City Council · Thursday, February 12, 2026

The one where the Council confirmed Stephen Banks as Corporation Counsel over a six-member revolt, and turned a routine

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A Stated Meeting that looked ceremonial on paper, Black History Month proclamations, a Lunar New Year welcome, National Donor Day, became a stress test of the Council's divides. The headline fight was advice-and-consent for Stephen Banks as the city's next Corporation Counsel: confirmed 42-6-1, but with Ariola, Morano, Carr and allies pointedly voting no on M 27 and its companion Resolution 316. The chamber then rallied behind Res 269 condemning the Trump administration, with Caban leading and Paladino calling it 'disgusting,' before members teed up a wave of bills, the Safer Homes Act, the De

From the room

“we heard from city agencies on what they can do to improve operations and outreach to protect unsheltered New Yorkers”
— Julie Menin

“four three seven a sponsored by council member Lynn Schulman would require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene”
— Julie Menin

“We requested that the law department file an amicus brief on the council's behalf so that amicus brief was filed.”
— Julie Menin

“increased funding for organizations like NILAG that are making it easier for our immigrant communities to secure important access to legal representation”
— Julie Menin

The decisions

01M 0027-2026Approved

Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name Steven Banks to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to be the Corporation Counsel, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.

Legislation →

02Int 0005-2026Approved

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to criminal penalties for providing false information in contracting and maintaining information on subcontractors

Legislation →

03Int 0510-2026Approved

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an online public procurement interface

04Res 0255-2026Approved

Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

Legislation →

05Int 0437-2026Approved

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to guidance relating to the child care program permitting process

06Res 0316-2026Approved

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF STEVEN BANKS FOR THE POSITION OF CORPORATION COUNSEL.

Legislation →

Also in the record

Records not linked to a specific agenda item

The deal

Stories

11 fl

Citations & precedent

Rule 2.12 · Amanda C. Farías

article 47 of the health code · Lynn C. Schulman

Procedure

1:09 P.M.
3:53 P.M.
M 38 mayoral appointment referred to rules — Amanda C. Farías
M 39 former council member Butcher resignation letter — Amanda C. Farías

+10 more procedural steps

The people

On the dais · 50

Public testimony: 1 opposed

Practitioners & applicants

Amanda C. Farías · Shanel Thomas-Henry · Lynn C. Schulman · David M. Carr · Oswald J. Feliz · Jennifer Gutiérrez · Tiffany L. Cabán · Justin E. Sanchez · Mercedes Narcisse

The intelligence

Every parcel, owner, and applicant in this meeting, cross-referenced against Zonable’s NYC ownership, enforcement & legislative graph — the record behind the record.

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Owner portfolios, open OATH/ECB violations, 311 & DOB permits across every parcel discussed, developer track records, and an “ask this meeting” chat.

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City Council · Thursday, February 12, 2026

The one where the Council confirmed Stephen Banks as Corporation Counsel over a six-member revolt, and turned a routine

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City Council

Thursday, February 12, 2026

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+ 345 routine / consent items below

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From the room

“we heard from city agencies on what they can do to improve operations and outreach to protect unsheltered New Yorkers”
— Julie Menin

“four three seven a sponsored by council member Lynn Schulman would require the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene”
— Julie Menin

“We requested that the law department file an amicus brief on the council's behalf so that amicus brief was filed.”
— Julie Menin

“increased funding for organizations like NILAG that are making it easier for our immigrant communities to secure important access to legal representation”
— Julie Menin

The decisions

01M 0027-2026Approved

Communication from the Mayor - Submitting the name Steven Banks to the Council for its advice and consent regarding his appointment to be the Corporation Counsel, pursuant to Section 31 of the City Charter.

Legislation →

02Int 0005-2026Approved

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to criminal penalties for providing false information in contracting and maintaining information on subcontractors

Legislation →

03Int 0510-2026Approved

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an online public procurement interface

04Res 0255-2026Approved

Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

Legislation →

05Int 0437-2026Approved

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to guidance relating to the child care program permitting process

06Res 0316-2026Approved

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF STEVEN BANKS FOR THE POSITION OF CORPORATION COUNSEL.

Legislation →

Also in the record

Records not linked to a specific agenda item

The deal

Stories

11 fl

Citations & precedent

Rule 2.12 · Amanda C. Farías

article 47 of the health code · Lynn C. Schulman

Procedure

1:09 P.M.
3:53 P.M.
M 38 mayoral appointment referred to rules — Amanda C. Farías
M 39 former council member Butcher resignation letter — Amanda C. Farías

+10 more procedural steps

The people

On the dais · 50

Public testimony: 1 opposed

Practitioners & applicants

Amanda C. Farías · Shanel Thomas-Henry · Lynn C. Schulman · David M. Carr · Oswald J. Feliz · Jennifer Gutiérrez · Tiffany L. Cabán · Justin E. Sanchez · Mercedes Narcisse

The intelligence

Every parcel, owner, and applicant in this meeting, cross-referenced against Zonable’s NYC ownership, enforcement & legislative graph — the record behind the record.

Sign in for the full graph

Owner portfolios, open OATH/ECB violations, 311 & DOB permits across every parcel discussed, developer track records, and an “ask this meeting” chat.

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