The one where the Council passed Sammy's Law home-rule and a sweeping FEPS voucher package over a 7-vote conservative bl

S.2422A/ A.7266

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the open culture program for art and cultural institutions

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to monthly rental assistance payments for households with rental assistance vouchers

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the department of social services from requiring an applicant for a rental assistance voucher to have resided or reside in a shelter of any type, and to repeal sections 21-145.1 and 21-145.2 of such code in relation thereto

Council advanced a bill to eliminate the shelter-stay precondition for City FEPS vouchers, with supporters arguing that streamlining access would keep people out of shelters and cut shelter population, lengths of stay, and cost.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding eligibility for rental assistance to any applicant at risk of eviction or experiencing homelessness

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to income and work requirements for rental assistance

141-05 109th Avenue Rezoning

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M. 0150-2023

M. 0151-2023

M. 0152-2023

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a digital literacy program for older adults

Council took up a bill to fund a digital literacy program for older adults, with the pitch centered on teaching seniors practical skills like applying for benefits online, using telehealth, and spotting online fraud and scams.

L.U. No. 209

L.U. No. 210

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the use of shore power by cruise terminal operators and community traffic mitigation plans in neighborhoods impacted by cruise ships at berth

Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Thomas Sorrentino to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 2301 of the City Charter.

Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Paul Bader to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 2301 of the City Charter.

Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Kenneth Y. K. Chan to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 2301 of the City Charter.

Communication from the Mayor – Submitting the name of Sarah Kaufman to the Council for its advice and consent regarding her appointment to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, pursuant to Sections 31 and 2301 of the City Charter.