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Communication from Council Member Erik D. Bottcher - Submitting his resignation from the office of New York City Council Member of the 3rd Council District effective February 4, 2026.
Bottcher has submitted his resignation from the New York City Council, representing the 3rd Council District
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Communication from the Speaker - Submitting an annual report pursuant to Rule 2.120(a) in relation to complaints of sexual harassment as defined by the Council’s Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
The report details complaints of workplace sexual harassment filed within the Council during the preceding calendar year (2025)
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Application number C 240145 ZMQ (78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Linden Canyon LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 18b, eliminating from within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District, changing from an R4 District to an R6A District, changing from an R4 District to an R7D District, and establishing within the proposed R7D District a C2-4 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 10, Council District 32.
The application, submitted by Linden Canyon LLC, seeks to amend the Zoning Map to change the district from R4 and C1-2 to R6A and R7D, and establish a...
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Application number N 240146 ZRQ (78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Linden Canyon LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Queens, Community District 10, Council District 32.
Specifically, it proposes modifying Appendix F to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area in Queens Community District 10
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Application number N 240147 LDQ (78-08 Linden Boulevard Rezoning) submitted by Linden Canyon LLC, for the cancellation of Restrictive Declaration D-19 pursuant to Section 8 of said Restrictive Declaration, Borough of Queens, Community District 10, Council District 32.
The application by Linden Canyon LLC seeks to modify a Restrictive Declaration (D-19) recorded in 1976
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Application number C 250252 ZMQ (247-56 90th Ave Rezoning) submitted by Philip Mathai, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 15c, changing from an R4-1 District to an R4 District, Borough of Queens, Community District 13, Council District 23.
The application, submitted by Philip Mathai, seeks to change the zoning district from R4-1 to R4
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Application number D 2550015858 SWM (Ethyl's Alcohol & Food) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 1692 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10028, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 8, Council District 5.
The application is made pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York
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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
It mandates the maintenance of detailed information on subcontractors within the city's computerized contract database
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an online public procurement interface
No. 510-A, amends the administrative code to mandate the creation of one or more searchable, publicly accessible online interfaces for New York City p...
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Resolution approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget
The funding is allocated through various initiatives including Local Initiatives, Aging Discretionary, Youth Discretionary, Anti-Poverty, Speaker's In...
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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
No. 437-A, amends the New York City administrative code to streamline and clarify the permitting process for child care programs, particularly those s...
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A Local Law in relation to a pilot program for power washing machines to clean sidewalk surfaces in commercial corridors
The program is mandated to run for at least 6 months and must commence no later than April 1, 2026
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating uniform contract and invoice templates for all city agencies.
It mandates the creation of uniform contract and invoice templates by the City Chief Procurement Officer (CCPO) in consultation with the Corporation C...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the preservation of biological evidence in connection with criminal and juvenile delinquency matters
Key provisions include:
Mandatory Preservation: Custodial agencies, such as the NYPD and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, must preserve b...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the licensing of last-mile facilities
No. 518, introduces a new licensing requirement for "last-mile facilities" in New York City
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of health and mental hygiene posting worker guidance for best practices for protecting workers from extreme weather
This guidance will cover extreme heat, extreme cold, and low air quality
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of glue traps
A glue trap is defined as any device using a non-drying adhesive to capture rodents or animals larger than rodents
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A Local Law in relation to establishing a pilot program to install drinking fountains on fire hydrants and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof
The program requires the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the Fire Commissioner to install at least 5 drinking fountains per borough on fi...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a good food purchasing program
The program is based on five value categories: environmental sustainability, local economies, health, valued workforce, and animal welfare
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the review of certain parking signs and a utilization study of parking reserved for commercial vehicles
No. 534, sponsored by Council Members Farías and Banks, mandates annual reviews by the Commissioner of Transportation to update or remove parking sign...
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Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign S7638A/A809A, providing that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest possible bidder.
This state legislation would allow New York City agencies to award certain food purchase contracts to a qualified bidder who meets specific quality an...
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Resolution declaring October 3 as Korean Cultural Awareness Day annually in the City of New York to commemorate the mythological beginning of the Korean people and to celebrate their continued pride in their shared ancestry
The day commemorates the mythological founding of the first Korean kingdom, Gojoseon, in 2333 BCE by Dangun, and celebrates the Korean people's pride ...
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that would remove the citizenship requirement for police officers and firefighters, extending eligibility to persons legally authorized to work in the United States
Currently, New York State law mandates U.S. citizenship for these public officer roles
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Resolution designating November 28 annually as Albanian Independence Day in the City of New York
The document details the historical struggles and eventual declaration of Albanian independence on November 28, 1912
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to leasing or rental of city properties
No. 541, sponsored by Council Members Feliz and Louis, amends Section 4-203 of the administrative code of the city of New York
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of citywide administrative services to report on the use or vacancy of space in city buildings
The report will include detailed information on each property, such as its location, tax block and lot numbers, assigned agency, current use or vacanc...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to amending the icon for added sugar warning labels and the amount for civil penalties
It mandates a change in the warning symbol's design to a red triangular symbol with the words 'HIGH SUGAR' in capital letters, bold typeface, and red ...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a program to provide financial assistance to small retail businesses for the purchase of security system technology
No. 553, sponsored by Council Members Feliz, Farías, Narcisse, Hanks, and Abreu, aims to establish a program providing financial assistance to small r...
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A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of citywide administrative services to study the feasibility of using renewable diesel as heating oil
The study will assess:
Benefits and barriers of using renewable diesel, including environmental, technological, safety, and cost concerns
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the use of renewable diesel fuel
The law also updates definitions for terms like 'carbon intensity' and 'renewable diesel'
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an annual report on drainage infrastructure
The report will detail the condition of municipal drainage infrastructure, including treatment locations, wastewater pump stations, and sewer regulato...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of an energy efficiency program for multiple dwellings
The program is designed to incentivize building owners to improve energy efficiency while addressing code violations
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to renewable natural gas
The law also provides a definition for "biomethane or renewable natural gas" and reorganizes the definitional section for clarity
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to ending fluoridation of the municipal water supply
No. 566, sponsored by Council Members Gennaro and Morano, proposes to amend the administrative code of the City of New York to end the fluoridation of...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowing building owners to use zero-emissions credits to comply with annual building emissions requirements
A zero-emissions credit is defined as a certificate representing the attributes of electricity generated from a zero-emissions or emissions-free resou...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reforming the industrial business zone boundary commission
Key changes include:
Expanded Membership: Adds three new members: two appointed by the Speaker of the City Council and one by the Public Advocate,...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to an education and outreach campaign to enroll students in 3-K and pre-K
The campaign will target families with eligible children, with a priority on low-income families
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of child care to oversee free child care for all city residents
The primary goal of this office will be to ensure that free child care is available for all city residents within four years of the law's effective da...
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Resolution calling on the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, in coordination with the Office of Technology and Innovation to develop a new civil service title specifically tailored for graduates of OTI technology fellowship programs
This new title would be specifically designed for graduates of OTI technology fellowship programs
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Resolution condemning the fatal shootings of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti by federal immigration authorities
The resolution disputes federal claims of self-defense and domestic terrorism, citing video evidence and subsequent reporting that suggest the victims...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a universal summer youth program plan
No. 603, sponsored by Council Member Joseph, aims to establish a universal summer youth program plan in New York City
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers
No. 604, amends the administrative code of the City of New York to prohibit the sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre
No. 0262-2024, sponsored by Council Member Joseph, mandates the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park that is equal to or great...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions
It expands the definition of a "serious vehicular crash" to include those resulting in significant injury or death, or for which a police collision re...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation
The unit will be responsible for enforcing all laws and rules pertaining to parking, stopping, and standing violations
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A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of education to create a plan to administer specialized high schools admission tests on a school day
The plan will detail how the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) will be administered in every middle school during the school day on an ...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale of flavored cigarettes
No. 609, aims to prohibit the sale of flavored cigarettes and flavored nicotine pouches within the city of New York
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notification of intent to alter or demolish certain rent regulated housing accommodations
This notification requirement is triggered by specific statements within the application, as described in section 28-104.8.2 of the administrative cod...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of cameras on street sweepers to photograph and report parking, stopping or standing violations
These cameras will photograph and report parking, stopping, or standing violations observed during street cleaning operations
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes
No. 0271-2024, sponsored by Council Members Joseph and Restler, mandates the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install a minimum of 100 miles of p...
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to eligibility for and access to special vehicle identification parking permits
No. 622, amends the New York City Charter and Administrative Code to improve access to special vehicle identification parking permits
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A Local Law in relation to establishing a small business security measures pilot program, and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof
The program will be administered by the Commissioner of Small Business Services in consultation with the Police Commissioner
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing exemptions for certain buildings from containerization requirements
The exemptions apply to rules requiring refuse to be set out in rigid receptacles with tight-fitting lids
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to sidewalk and roadway cafe applications
No. 628, sponsored by Council Members Restler and Louis, aims to expand access to sidewalk and roadway cafe applications in New York City
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to report on early childhood education seat availability, outreach, and staff vacancies
No. 631, amends the administrative code of the City of New York to require the Department of Education (DOE) to provide detailed quarterly reports on ...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
No. 655, aims to expand access to roadway and sidewalk cafes in New York City
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.8604/A. 9310, moving the presidential primary to the first Tuesday in March
These bills propose moving New York's presidential primary election date to the first Tuesday in March, commonly known as Super Tuesday
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the third party transfer program, and to repeal sections 11-425, 11-426, and 11-427 of such code, relating to agreements for payment of delinquent taxes and charges in installments
The bill aims to provide greater protections for property owners and tenants, increase transparency, and offer new pathways for owners to avoid forecl...
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Resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.2947/H.R.5645 also known as the Pray Safe Act of 2025, in relation to establishing a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, and Houses of Worship within the Department of Homeland Security
Congress to pass and the President to sign the Pray Safe Act of 2025 (S.2947/H.R.5645)
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.9077 and a Senate companion bill, requiring pharmacies to offer appointments for Covid-19 and other vaccines without a prescription and based on nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines and best practices.
This legislation aims to ensure pharmacies offer appointments for COVID-19 and other vaccines without requiring a prescription, aligning with national...
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4548/A.3892 and S.6744A/A.3894A, legislation authorizing dentists to administer influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, human papillomavirus vaccines, or a vaccine related to a public health emergency
Specifically, S.4548/A.3892 would allow dentists to administer HPV vaccines, while S.6744A/A.3894A would permit them to administer influenza vaccines,...
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Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to entitle New York City to participate in New York State Raise the Age program funding
The RTA law, enacted in 2017, treats 16- and 17-year-olds charged with misdemeanors as Juvenile Delinquents, diverting them to Family Court and rehabi...
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of buildings to conduct final inspections of major solar energy projects
This change specifically exempts these projects from the general rule that final inspections can be performed by an approved agency on behalf of the o...
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A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs
The study will analyze how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs for preschool-...