New York, NY

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity is holding a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Immigration and the Committee on Health. The session focuses on addressing pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes for immigrants in NYC.

• Oversight hearing on pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes of immigrants

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration is holding a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Health and the Committee on Women and Gender Equity. The session will address pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes for immigrants in NYC.

• Oversight hearing on pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes of immigrants (T2026-2659)

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing regarding the Office of Community Safety and Non-Police Solutions to Reducing Violence. The body will also consider three proposed local laws regarding public safety and civil penalties.

• Int 0403-2026: Proposal to create a department of community safety
• Int 0414-2026: Proposal to create a three-digit gun violence intervention hotline
• Int 0667-2026: Proposal to allow community service instead of civil penalties for some littering violations
• Oversight hearing for the Office of Community Safety and Non-Police Solutions to Reducing Violence

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is holding a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Immigration and the Committee on Women and Gender Equity. The session will address pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes for immigrants in NYC.

• Oversight hearing on pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes of immigrants

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will hold an oversight hearing on the Office of Community Safety and Non-Police Solutions to Reducing Violence. The committee will also consider three proposed local laws regarding public safety and civil penalties.

• Int 0403-2026: Proposal to create a department of community safety
• Int 0414-2026: Proposal to create a three-digit gun violence intervention hotline
• Int 0667-2026: Proposal to allow community service instead of civil penalties for some littering violations
• Oversight hearing: The Office of Community Safety and Non-Police Solutions to Reducing Violence

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management will hold an oversight hearing on the city's winter storm response. The committee will also consider a local law regarding the publication and visualization of snow plowing data.

• Oversight of City’s Snow Removal and Winter Storm Response
• Int 1042-2026: Local Law to amend the administrative code regarding snow plowing operations data

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use is holding a hearing to discuss items on the Land Use Calendar. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific proposals, so the committee's decisions on any land use matters will be determined at the meeting.

• Hearing on the Land Use Calendar

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises is meeting to discuss items on the Land Use Calendar, which typically include zoning and land use proposals. The agenda provides no specific details on individual items, only the meeting time and location.

• Land Use Calendar review

City Council Stated Meeting

The provided document contains only the meeting header and a list of council members. There are no specific legislative items, proposals, or decisions listed on this agenda.

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is scheduled to meet on November 12, 2026. The specific agenda items for this meeting have not yet been announced.

Committee on Aging

The Committee on Aging and the Committee on General Welfare will hold a joint oversight hearing. The discussion will focus on addressing New York City’s aging homeless population.

• Oversight hearing on Addressing New York City’s Aging Homeless Population

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare and the Committee on Aging will hold a joint oversight hearing. The discussion will focus on addressing the city's aging homeless population.

• Oversight hearing on addressing New York City’s aging homeless population

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is holding an oversight hearing on advancing homeownership opportunity and protection. The body will consider several proposed local laws and resolutions regarding homebuyer assistance, tax exemptions, and housing programs.

• Int 0406-2026: Proposed cooperative apartment board member training program
• Int 0862-2026: Proposed homebuyer financial assistance program with annual assistance mandates
• Int 1084-2026: Proposed automatic enrollment in city property tax payment plans
• Int 1097-2026: Proposed DOB report on disparities in building violation enforcement
• Res 0147-2026: Resolution requesting rolling deadlines for disability and senior homeowner exemptions

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold an oversight hearing on advancing homeownership opportunity and protection. The body will also consider several proposed local laws and resolutions regarding homeowner assistance, tax exemptions, and building violation reporting.

• Int 0862-2026: Proposed homebuyer financial assistance program with annual assistance mandates
• Int 1097-2026: Proposed DOB report on racial, geographic, and socioeconomic disparities in building violation enforcement
• Int 1084-2026: Proposed automatic enrollment in city property tax payment plans
• Res 0147-2026: Resolution requesting rolling application deadlines for disability and senior citizen homeowner exemptions
• Int 0406-2026: Proposed cooperative apartment board member training program

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education is meeting to conduct an oversight hearing. The session focuses on Macaulay Honors College at 25.

• Oversight hearing regarding Macaulay Honors College at 25

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will hold an oversight hearing to examine school bus transportation services in New York City.

• Oversight hearing on school bus transportation services (T2026-2677)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is scheduled to meet on November 19, 2026. The specific items for discussion or decision have not yet been announced.

City Council Stated Meeting

The provided document contains only the meeting header and a list of council members. No specific legislative items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the text.

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration is holding an oversight hearing to examine the current state of immigration enforcement activity in New York City.

• Oversight hearing on immigration enforcement activity in New York City

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions

The subcommittee is scheduled to meet on November 24, 2026. The provided agenda does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is holding a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Immigration and the Committee on Women and Gender Equity. The discussion will focus on pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes for immigrants in New York City.

• Oversight hearing on pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes of immigrants

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration is holding a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Health and the Committee on Women and Gender Equity. The session will address pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes for immigrants in NYC.

• Oversight hearing on pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes of immigrants (T2026-2659)

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity is holding a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Immigration and the Committee on Health. The session will address pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes for immigrants in NYC.

• Oversight hearing on pregnancy- and birth-related health outcomes of immigrants

Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education will hold an oversight hearing. The session focuses on contracts for early childhood education services in New York City.

• Oversight hearing on contracts for early childhood education services

City Council Stated Meeting

The provided document is a header and member list for a City Council Stated Meeting. No specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions are recorded in this text.

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations will hold an oversight hearing. The session is focused on examining the city's cultural diplomacy efforts.

• Oversight hearing on NYC’s cultural diplomacy efforts

City Council Stated Meeting

The provided document contains only the meeting header and a list of council members. There are no specific legislative items, proposals, or decisions listed in the text.

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business is holding an oversight hearing on the business of child care and will consider a local law (Int 0445-2026) that would require the Department of Small Business Services to expand its business pathways program. The hearing is held jointly with the Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education. No final decision is made at this hearing; it is for discussion and public testimony.

• Oversight hearing on the business of child care
• Int 0445-2026: Local law to require DSBS to expand the business pathways program
• Joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

The Committee on Small Business held an oversight hearing and filed the associated report. Additionally, the committee held a hearing on Int. 0445-2026 and subsequently laid the item over.

• Oversight hearing held and filed
• Int. 0445-2026 hearing held
• Int. 0445-2026 laid over by committee

Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education is holding an oversight hearing on the business of child care. The subcommittee will also consider a proposed local law that would require the Department of Small Business Services to expand its business pathways program, jointly with the Committee on Small Business.

• Oversight hearing on the business of child care
• Introduction 0445-2026: requiring DSBS to expand business pathways program

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education held an oversight hearing jointly with the Committee on Small Business. The subcommittee also held a hearing regarding Int 0445-2026, which was subsequently laid over.

• Held oversight hearing (T2026-2559)
• Filed oversight report
• Held hearing on Int 0445-2026
• Laid over Int 0445-2026

Committee on Contracts

The Committee on Contracts will hold an oversight hearing on the Council Discretionary Funding Process. The body will also consider legislation regarding standard designs, approval timeframes, and cost benchmarks for small recurring capital projects.

• Oversight of reforms to expedite the Council Discretionary Funding Process
• Int 0991-2026: Requirement for a catalog of standard designs for small recurring capital projects
• Int 1064-2026: Timeframes for agency approvals and change orders on small capital projects
• Int 1065-2026: Requirement for cost benchmarks for small recurring capital projects
• Res 0619-2026: Resolution to lower the monetary threshold for design-build construction projects

The Committee on Contracts held hearings for one oversight item and four legislative items, including three introductions and one resolution. No final votes were taken, as all legislative items were laid over by the committee.

• Oversight T2026-2682 hearing held and filed
• Int 0991-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Int 1064-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Int 1065-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Res 0619-2026 hearing held and laid over

Committee on General Welfare

The Committee on General Welfare will hold an oversight hearing on shelter safety. The body will also consider two proposed local laws regarding reporting requirements for homeless shelters.

• Oversight hearing on Shelter Safety
• Int 0099-2026: Reporting on the placement of families with children into shelters
• Int 0387-2026: Reporting on crime statistics in shelters

The Committee on General Welfare held hearings on two introductions and one oversight item. Both Int 0099-2026 and Int 0387-2026 were laid over by the committee.

• Int 0099-2026 laid over
• Int 0387-2026 laid over
• Oversight T2026-2629 filed

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation will conduct oversight of the Mayor's Office of Ethnic & Community Media and government advertising spending. The committee will also consider three proposed local laws regarding city charter and administrative code reporting requirements.

• Oversight of Mayor's Office of Ethnic & Community Media and government spending on advertisements
• Int 1127-2026: Proposal to amend or eliminate various reporting requirements, including reports on domestic violence, marijuana enforcement, and bridge and tunnel conditions
• Int 1128-2026: Proposal to amend the New York City Charter regarding agency report due dates
• Int 1129-2026: Proposal to amend the New York City Charter regarding agency transmissions of reports and compliance attestations

The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation held hearings on several introductions but did not finalize them. Proposed Int. No. 1127-B was amended before being laid over, and several other items were also laid over by the committee.

• Amended and laid over Proposed Int. No. 1127-B
• Laid over Int 1128-2026
• Laid over Int 1129-2026
• Laid over preconsidered item T2026-2722

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals will hold an oversight hearing regarding the NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Care program. The discussion will focus on access to health care for uninsured New Yorkers.

• Oversight hearing on H+H’s NYC Care Program and access to health care for uninsured New Yorkers

The Committee on Hospitals met to conduct an oversight hearing. No legislative actions or votes were recorded in the minutes beyond the filing of the oversight report.

• Held oversight hearing (T2026-2663)
• Filed oversight report

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to conduct oversight on homeownership opportunity and protection. The body will consider several proposed local laws and resolutions related to housing vouchers, tax payments, and homebuyer assistance.

• Int 0406-2026: Cooperative apartment board member training program
• Int 0862-2026: Homebuyer financial assistance program with annual assistance mandates
• Int 1084-2026: Automatic enrollment in city property tax payment plans
• Int 1097-2026: Department of Buildings report on disparities in building violation enforcement
• Res 0599-2026: Centralized income verification system for homeowner property tax exemptions

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will hold an oversight hearing on advancing homeownership opportunity and protection. The body will also consider several proposed local laws regarding homebuyer assistance, tax payment plans, and building violation reporting.

• Int 0406-2026: Proposed cooperative apartment board member training program
• Int 0862-2026: Proposed homebuyer financial assistance program with annual assistance minimums
• Int 1084-2026: Proposed automatic enrollment in city property tax payment plans
• Int 1097-2026: Proposed Department of Buildings report on disparities in building violation enforcement
• Res 0363-2026: Resolution urging New York State to enact the New York Fair Housing Act

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The New York City Council Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, chaired by Shaun Abreu, meets Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM at 250 Broadway to hold an oversight hearing on Vision Zero, the city's street safety strategy. The committee will also consider four local laws: installing child with autism warning plaques on streets, requiring a study of dangerous driving, installing protected bicycle lanes, and establishing a low-traffic neighborhood pilot program. The agenda lists the items but does not include vote results or dollar amounts.

• Oversight hearing T2026-2614: Vision Zero street safety strategy
• Int 0046-2026: child with autism warning plaques on streets
• Int 0113-2026: require a study of dangerous driving
• Int 0613-2026: installation of protected bicycle lanes
• Int 1070-2026: low-traffic neighborhood pilot program

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held hearings on one oversight item and six legislative introductions or resolutions. All legislative items were laid over for future consideration, and the oversight item was filed.

• Oversight item T2026-2614 filed
• Int 0046-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Int 0113-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Int 0613-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Int 1070-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Int 1153-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Res 0687-2026 hearing held and laid over

Committee on Workforce Development

The Committee on Workforce Development will meet to conduct an oversight hearing regarding the Office of Community Hiring.

• Oversight hearing: Office of Community Hiring

The Committee on Workforce Development met on October 27, 2026, to conduct an oversight hearing regarding T2026-2532. Following the hearing, the committee filed the item.

• Held oversight hearing on T2026-2532
• Filed T2026-2532

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice, chaired by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, meets jointly with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity on October 27, 2026. It will hold an oversight hearing on maternal health and criminal justice. Members will also consider a local law on mental health protocols for pregnant and postpartum people in Department of Correction custody, plus two resolutions asking the State Legislature to act on postpartum mental illness in sentencing and on postponing court proceedings late in pregnancy.

• Oversight hearing: Maternal Health and Criminal Justice (T2026-2617)
• Int 0902-2026: amend administrative code on mental health protocols for pregnant and postpartum individuals in Department of Correction custody
• Res 0464-2026: call on State Legislature to pass and Governor to sign legislation recognizing postpartum mental illness as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing
• Res 0498-2026: call on State Legislature to pass and Governor to sign legislation to postpone court proceedings as requested by individuals in later stages of pregnancy
• Jointly with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Criminal Justice held hearings on several items but did not reach final approval on them. Four legislative items were laid over, and one oversight item was filed.

• Oversight T2026-2617 filed
• Int 0902-2026 laid over
• Int 1144-2026 laid over
• Res 0464-2026 laid over
• Res 0497-2026 laid over
• Res 0498-2026 laid over

Committee on Public Housing

The New York City Council Committee on Public Housing, chaired by Chris Banks, meets Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway to hold oversight on older adult centers at NYCHA facilities and to consider Int 1083-2026, a local law amending the administrative code to designate financial literacy advisors to serve in older adult centers. The financial literacy item is being heard jointly with the Committee on Aging. The agenda lists no dollar amounts, contracts, or votes.

• Oversight hearing: older adult centers at NYCHA facilities
• Int 1083-2026: local law to amend the administrative code to designate financial literacy advisors in older adult centers
• Heard jointly with the Committee on Aging
• Meeting at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1, 10:00 AM

The New York City Council Committee on Public Housing held a joint meeting with the Committee on Aging on October 27, 2026. The committees held an oversight hearing which was subsequently filed, and considered Introduction 1083-2026, which was laid over.

• Oversight hearing held and filed by Committee
• Int 1083-2026 laid over by Committee

Committee on Aging

The New York City Council Committee on Aging, chaired by Susan Zhuang, meets on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway to hold an oversight hearing on Older Adult Centers at NYCHA facilities, jointly with the Committee on Public Housing. The committee will also consider Int 1083-2026, a local law to amend the administrative code to designate financial literacy advisors to serve in older adult centers. The agenda lists the hearing location and committee members but does not include vote results or further detail on the proposals.

• Oversight hearing: Older Adult Centers at NYCHA Facilities (T2026-2463), held jointly with the Committee on Public Housing
• Int 1083-2026: local law to amend the administrative code to designate financial literacy advisors in older adult centers
• Hearing held at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
• Committee chaired by Susan Zhuang; members include Shirley Aldebol, Gale A. Brewer, Eric Dinowitz, Crystal Hudson, Christopher Marte and Darlene Mealy

The Committee on Aging held a joint hearing with the Committee on Public Housing. Introduction 1083-2026 was heard by the committee and subsequently laid over.

• Held oversight hearing T2026-2463
• Held hearing on Int 1083-2026
• Laid over Int 1083-2026

Committee on Children and Youth

The Committee on Children and Youth is holding an oversight hearing on secure detention conditions and youth incarceration policies in New York City. The committee will also consider two local laws and one resolution related to youth detention and alternatives to incarceration.

• Oversight hearing on secure detention conditions and youth incarceration policies
• Int 0447-2026: Local law requiring information on alternatives to incarceration and detention programs for youth
• Int 0629-2026: Local law establishing teams to review the population of youth in secure detention facilities
• Res 0274-2026: Resolution urging state legislation to allow NYC to participate in Raise the Age program funding

The Committee held hearings on several items but did not move them forward for a final vote. Three introductions and one resolution were laid over by the committee.

• Int 0447-2026 laid over
• Int 0629-2026 laid over
• Int 0977-2026 laid over
• Res 0274-2026 laid over
• Oversight T2026-2593 filed

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity, jointly with the Committee on Criminal Justice, meets Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway to hold an oversight hearing on maternal health and criminal justice. The committee will consider a local law amending the administrative code on mental health protocols for pregnant and postpartum people in Department of Correction custody, plus two resolutions asking the state Legislature to act and the Governor to sign bills on postpartum mental illness as a sentencing factor and on postponing court proceedings late in pregnancy.

• Oversight hearing: Maternal Health and Criminal Justice
• Int 0902-2026: local law on mental health protocols for pregnant and postpartum individuals in Department of Correction custody
• Res 0464-2026: calls on state Legislature to pass and Governor to sign a bill recognizing postpartum mental illness as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing
• Res 0498-2026: calls on state Legislature to pass and Governor to sign a bill to postpone court proceedings at the request of individuals in later stages of pregnancy
• Meeting held jointly with the Committee on Criminal Justice; Chair is Amanda C. Farías

The Committee held hearings on several items but did not reach final approval on them. Int 0902-2026, Int 1144-2026, Res 0464-2026, Res 0497-2026, and Res 0498-2026 were all laid over by the Committee.

• Int 0902-2026 laid over
• Int 1144-2026 laid over
• Res 0464-2026 laid over
• Res 0497-2026 laid over
• Res 0498-2026 laid over
• Oversight T2026-2616 filed

Committee on General Welfare

The New York City Council Committee on General Welfare, chaired by Crystal Hudson, meets Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 250 Broadway to hold an oversight hearing on shelter safety. The committee will also consider Int 0387-2026, a local law that would amend the administrative code to require reporting on crime statistics in shelters. The agenda lists the hearing and the bill but does not include testimony, votes, or outcomes.

• Oversight hearing on Shelter Safety (T2026-2629)
• Int 0387-2026: local law to require reporting on crime statistics in shelters
• Hearing held by the Committee on General Welfare, chaired by Crystal Hudson
• Location: 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1, 1:00 PM

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice will hold an oversight hearing. The discussion will focus on the organizational strategy of the Department of Probation.

• Oversight of the Department of Probation organizational strategy

The Committee on Criminal Justice held an oversight hearing and a hearing for Introduction 1104-2026. The committee subsequently laid over Introduction 1104-2026.

• Laid over Introduction 1104-2026
• Held oversight hearing (T2026-2514)
• Held hearing for Introduction 1104-2026

Committee on Parks and Recreation

The Committee on Parks and Recreation will meet to discuss Int 0927-2026. This proposed local law concerns the renaming of Edgemere Avenue and a public place in the Borough of Queens.

• Int 0927-2026: Proposed renaming of Edgemere Avenue and a public place in Queens

The Committee on Parks and Recreation reviewed and amended Introduction 0927-2026. The committee subsequently approved the amended version, Int 0927-2026-A, via a roll call vote.

• Approved Int 0927-2026-A (11-0)

Committee on Criminal Justice

The Committee on Criminal Justice is meeting to consider two proposed local laws. These items relate to mail and absentee ballot procedures and voter registration reporting for individuals in Department of Correction custody.

• Int 0786-2026: Procedures for early mail and absentee ballots for voters in Department of Correction custody
• Int 0797-2026: Reporting on voter registration and voting in city jails

The Committee on Criminal Justice approved two amended legislative items, Int. No. 786-A and Int. No. 797-A, following hearings and committee amendments. Int. No. 786-A passed with a 5-1 vote, while Int. No. 797-A passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote. Council Member Tiffany L. Cabán was recorded as medically absent for both votes.

• Approved amended Int. No. 786-A (5-1)
• Approved amended Int. No. 797-A (6-0)

Committee on Immigration

The Committee on Immigration will meet to discuss a resolution calling on the U.S. Senate and President to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status via S.4814.

• Res 0626-2026: Resolution regarding S.4814 and Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

Committee on Finance

The New York City Council Committee on Finance, chaired by Linda Lee, is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1. The published agenda lists no specific items and states only that the agenda is to be announced. No decisions, contracts, or hearings are described in the supplied document.

The Committee on Finance approved three land use applications and two resolutions. One resolution was approved as a preconsidered item despite one negative vote.

• Approved Int 0978-2026-B (15-0)
• Approved Res 0666-2026-A (15-0)
• Approved Res 0695-2026 (14-1)
• Approved LU 0155-2026 with companion resolution (15-0)
• Approved LU 0156-2026 with companion resolution (14-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved LU 0157-2026 with companion resolution (15-0)

Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics

The Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics will meet to discuss a communication from the Bronx County Democratic Committee. The communication recommends Marricka Scott-McFadden for appointment as Commissioner of Elections of the Board of Elections.

• Recommendation of Marricka Scott-McFadden for Commissioner of Elections of the Board of Elections

The Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics held a hearing regarding a communication from the Democratic County Committee of Bronx. The committee voted to approve the communication along with a companion resolution.

• Approved communication and companion resolution (8-0)

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will discuss a local law requiring a study on how social and economic factors impact access to special education. The committee will also consider a resolution opposing a federal rule change regarding Head Start programs.

• Int 0853-2026: Local Law requiring a study on social and economic factors affecting special education access
• Proposed Int. No. 853-A
• Res 0650-2026: Resolution opposing the federal rule 'Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs'

The Committee on Education held a meeting on October 22, 2026, to vote on pending legislation. The committee amended and approved Int. 0853-2026-A and approved Res. 0650-2026.

• Approved Int. 0853-2026-A (11-0)
• Approved Res. 0650-2026 (10-1)

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The Committee on Housing and Buildings will meet to discuss Int 0905-2026. This proposed local law would amend the city administrative code regarding the priority of qualified entities to submit statements of interest and purchase certain properties.

• Int 0905-2026: Proposed law regarding first opportunity for qualified entities to purchase certain properties

The Committee on Housing and Buildings reviewed and amended Int 0905-2026. The committee then voted to approve the amended version, Int 0905-2026-A.

• Approved Int 0905-2026-A (10-0-1)

City Council Stated Meeting

The New York City Council will vote on several land use items, including zoning map and text amendments and a tax exemption for a Manhattan development. The agenda also includes a local law to prohibit horse-drawn cabs and establish a transition plan, along with resolutions increasing income limits for rent exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities. Additionally, the Council will confirm appointments to the City Planning Commission and the Board of Elections.

• Local Law to prohibit horse-drawn cabs and establish a transition plan (Int 0943-2026-A)
• Zoning Map and Text amendments for Manhattan and Queens (Res 0711-0714)
• Urban Development Action Area Project for 48-50 Convent Avenue and 453-455 West 125th Street (Res 0709)
• Real property tax exemptions for properties in Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens under Private Housing Finance Law (Res 0704-0708)
• Local Law increasing income limits for rent increase exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities (Int 0978-2026-B)

The New York City Council met on October 22, 2026, and approved several committee introductions, resolutions, and land use applications, including legislation related to criminal justice, housing, and health. The council also referred mayoral nominations and new bill introductions to their respective committees, and adjourned to meet again on November 12, 2026.

• Approved Int. No. 786-A regarding criminal justice (42-7-0)
• Approved Int. No. 797-A regarding criminal justice (48-1-0)
• Approved Int. No. 853-A from the Committee on Education by consent
• Approved Int. No. 978-B from the Committee on Finance by consent
• Approved Int. No. 943-A from the Committee on Health (40-7-2)
• Approved Int. No. 905-A from the Committee on Housing and Buildings (38-9-2)
• Approved Res. No. 625-B by voice-vote
• Approved Res. No. 650 by voice-vote

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations will meet to discuss a resolution regarding Reggaeton Heritage Month. The proposal seeks to recognize the genre's role in Afro-Caribbean and Latin American identity.

• Res 0625-2026: Resolution declaring October as Reggaeton Heritage Month

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations held a hearing and considered amendments to Proposed Res. No. 625-B. The committee then approved the resolution by a 7-0 roll call vote.

• Approved Proposed Res. No. 625-B by committee roll call (7-0)

City Council Stated Meeting

The provided text is a procedural header for the New York City Council stated meeting on October 22, 2026. It lists the meeting location at City Hall, the scheduled time, and the full roster of council members. No bills, public hearings, contracts, or policy votes are included in this excerpt.

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health is meeting to discuss Int 0943-2026. This proposed local law would prohibit the operation of horse-drawn cabs and establish an industry transition plan.

• Int 0943-2026: Proposed ban on horse-drawn cabs and creation of a transition plan

The Committee on Health reviewed and amended Introduction 0943-2026. The committee then voted to approve the amended version, Int 0943-2026-A.

• Approved amended Int 0943-2026-A (6-3)

Committee on Land Use

The Committee on Land Use is scheduled to meet on October 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate that lists the committee members and location but does not include a list of specific bills, rezonings, or projects to be discussed. The document directs readers to consult the separate 'Land Use Calendar' for the actual items.

The Committee on Land Use approved six land use applications (LU 0129-2026 through LU 0145-2026) with companion resolutions. Each application passed by a roll call vote of 11-0, with two members absent. The committee also filed an oversight item (T2026-2627). The minutes do not specify the locations or details of the approved applications.

• Approved land use application LU 0129-2026 (11-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0130-2026 (11-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0142-2026 (11-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0143-2026 (11-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0144-2026 (11-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0145-2026 (11-0)
• Filed oversight item T2026-2627

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is holding an oversight hearing on the Office of Community Safety and Non-Police Solutions to Reducing Violence. The committee will examine the office's work and discuss alternatives to police responses for reducing violence in the city.

• Oversight hearing on the Office of Community Safety and Non-Police Solutions to Reducing Violence