New York, NY

Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use

The Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use will hold an oversight hearing on syringe litter management. The body will also consider a local law regarding fentanyl test strip education and resolutions regarding addiction treatment training for medical schools.

• Oversight on Syringe Litter Management and Related Support Services
• Int 0067-2026: Local Law for a public outreach and education campaign on fentanyl test strips
• Res 0262-2026: Resolution requesting New York State mandate addiction treatment training for state-funded medical schools
• Res 0263-2026: Resolution requesting the Federal Government mandate addiction treatment training for federally funded medical schools

Committee on Veterans

The New York City Council Committee on Veterans, chaired by Frank Morano, meets Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway to hold an oversight hearing on veterans homelessness in New York City. The committee will also consider a local law amending the administrative code regarding the alternative exemption for seriously disabled veterans, and two resolutions: one urging Congress and the President to enact the Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R. 1803), and one recognizing 501(c)(19) veterans' organizations and designating an annual Veterans' Organizations Awareness Week around November 11. The meeting is held jointly with the Committee on General Welfare.

• Oversight hearing: Veterans Homelessness in New York City (T2026-2557)
• Int 1051-2026: local law to amend the administrative code on the alternative exemption for seriously disabled veterans
• Res 0560-2026: resolution calling on Congress and the President to enact the Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R. 1803)
• Res 0634-2026: resolution recognizing 501(c)(19) veterans' organizations and designating an annual Veterans' Organizations Awareness Week around November 11
• Held jointly with the Committee on General Welfare

Committee on General Welfare

The City Council Committee on General Welfare, chaired by Crystal Hudson, meets jointly with the Committee on Veterans on October 21, 2026. The agenda includes oversight of veterans homelessness in New York City and a local law amending the administrative code regarding the alternative exemption for seriously disabled veterans. Two resolutions are also listed: one urging Congress and the President to enact the Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025, and one recognizing 501(c)(19) veterans' organizations and designating an annual Veterans' Organizations Awareness Week around November 11.

• Oversight hearing on veterans homelessness in New York City (T2026-2558)
• Int 1051-2026: local law to amend the administrative code on the alternative exemption for seriously disabled veterans
• Res 0560-2026: resolution calling on Congress and the President to enact the Fair Access to Co-ops for Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R. 1803)
• Res 0634-2026: resolution recognizing 501(c)(19) veterans' organizations and designating an annual Veterans' Organizations Awareness Week
• Meeting held jointly with the Committee on Veterans

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

Committee on Housing and Buildings

The New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings, chaired by Pierina Ana Sanchez, meets Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1. The single agenda item is an oversight hearing titled "The Administration's Approach to Construction Safety." The agenda does not list any bills, resolutions, contracts, or votes, so no decisions are scheduled on the document as provided.

• Oversight hearing on the Administration's approach to construction safety (T2026-2515)
• Meeting held at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1, 10:00 AM
• No legislation, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda

Committee on Women and Gender Equity

The Committee on Women and Gender Equity will meet to discuss Int 0296-2026-A. This proposed local law seeks to amend the city administrative code to increase access to data regarding gender-based violence.

• Int 0296-2026-A: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing access to data regarding gender-based violence

Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education

The Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education will meet to discuss Resolution 0650-2026. This resolution opposes a proposed federal rule titled “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs.”

• Res 0650-2026: Resolution opposing federal rule change for Head Start Programs

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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'

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 Transportation and Infrastructure

The City Council Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, chaired by Shaun Abreu, meets Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM in the Committee Room at City Hall. The committee will hold an oversight hearing on transit on NYC's waterways, covering seaplanes, party boats, and the future of ferry service. It will also consider three local laws that would establish ferry service at Canarsie Pier, to Willets Point, and to West 125th Street. The ferry bills are being heard jointly with the Committee on Economic Development.

• Oversight hearing T2026-2572: Transit on NYC's Waterways — Seaplanes, Party Boats, and the Future of Ferry Service
• Int 0704-2026: local law to establish ferry service at Canarsie Pier
• Int 0846-2026: local law to establish ferry service to Willets Point
• Int 1022-2026: local law to establish ferry service to West 125th Street
• Ferry bills heard jointly with the Committee on Economic Development

Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Hospitals, jointly with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, is holding an oversight hearing on ambulance response times. The committee will also consider Intro 0990-2026, a proposed local law that would require emergency notifications when ambulance dispatch is delayed.

• Oversight hearing on ambulance response times
• Intro 0990-2026: local law on emergency notifications for ambulance dispatch delays
• Joint hearing with Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Hospitals, meeting jointly with the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, held an oversight hearing and filed the resulting report. The committee also held a hearing on Int 0990-2026 before voting to lay the item over.

• Oversight hearing held and filed
• Hearing held on Int 0990-2026
• Int 0990-2026 laid over by committee

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions will hold a hearing at City Hall. The specific items for discussion are not listed in the provided agenda text.

• Hearing at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Room 3

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions approved two land use applications. Both applications passed via roll call vote.

• Approved Land Use Application LU 0129-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Land Use Application LU 0130-2026 (5-0)

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hold a hearing at City Hall. The specific items for discussion are not listed in the provided agenda text.

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held hearings and voted on multiple land use applications. Four applications were approved by roll call vote, while two applications were laid over by the subcommittee.

• Approved land use application LU 0142-2026 (9-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0143-2026 (9-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0144-2026 (9-0)
• Approved land use application LU 0145-2026 (9-0)
• Laid over land use application LU 0153-2026
• Laid over land use application LU 0154-2026

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts is reviewing several local laws. Discussions include increasing civil penalties for engine idling and regulating how citizen complaints are used to enforce environmental laws. The committee is also considering a code of conduct for citizen noise complaints.

• Increasing civil penalties for idling infractions (Int 0011-2026-A)
• Regulating engine idling and use of citizen complaints (Int 0561-2026-A)
• Establishing a code of conduct for citizen noise complaints (Int 0869-2026-A)

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts conducted hearings on an oversight matter and six legislative introductions. The committee voted to file oversight item T2026-2107 and adopted amendments for three bills: Int 0011-2026, Int 0561-2026, and Int 0869-2026. No bills were voted on for final approval, and all six introductions were laid over.

• Filed oversight matter T2026-2107
• Amended and laid over Int 0011-2026
• Laid over Int 0048-2026
• Amended and laid over Int 0561-2026
• Laid over Int 0562-2026
• Amended and laid over Int 0869-2026
• Laid over preconsidered introduction T2026-2662

Committee on Economic Development

The Committee on Economic Development, chaired by Virginia Maloney, meets Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Committee Room at City Hall. It will hold an oversight hearing on transit on NYC's waterways, covering seaplanes, party boats, and the future of ferry service. The committee will also consider four local laws that would establish ferry service at Canarsie Pier, Willets Point, West 125th Street, and City Island. The ferry bills are being taken up jointly with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

• Oversight hearing T2026-2571 on transit on NYC's waterways: seaplanes, party boats, and the future of ferry service
• Int 0704-2026: local law to establish ferry service at Canarsie Pier
• Int 0846-2026: local law to establish ferry service to Willets Point
• Int 1022-2026: local law to establish ferry service to West 125th Street
• Int 1032-2026: local law on ferry service to City Island, taken up jointly with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

The Committee on Economic Development held hearings on four legislative introductions (Int 0704-2026, Int 0846-2026, Int 1022-2026, and Int 1032-2026) and an oversight item (T2026-2571). All four introductions were laid over by the committee, and the oversight item was filed.

• Held hearing on oversight item T2026-2571
• Filed oversight item T2026-2571
• Held hearing on Int 0704-2026
• Laid over Int 0704-2026
• Held hearing on Int 0846-2026
• Laid over Int 0846-2026
• Held hearing on Int 1022-2026
• Laid over Int 1022-2026

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will hold a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Higher Education. The session focuses on the Seal of Civic Readiness within Department of Education high schools and the City University of New York.

• Oversight - Seal of Civic Readiness in DOE High Schools and at CUNY

The Committee on Education held hearings on several items but did not reach final approval on the proposed legislation. Introduction 0259-2026 and Resolutions 0418-2026, 0451-2026, and 0620-2026 were all laid over by the committee.

• Int 0259-2026 laid over
• Res 0418-2026 laid over
• Res 0451-2026 laid over
• Res 0620-2026 laid over

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education will hold an oversight hearing regarding the Seal of Civic Readiness in Department of Education high schools and at the City University of New York. This hearing is being held jointly with the Committee on Education.

• Oversight - Seal of Civic Readiness in DOE High Schools and at CUNY

The Committee on Higher Education held hearings on one oversight item and four legislative proposals. All items were either filed or laid over by the committee, with no final votes taken on the introductions or resolutions.

• Oversight T2026-2538 filed
• Int 0259-2026 laid over
• Res 0418-2026 laid over
• Res 0451-2026 laid over
• Res 0620-2026 laid over

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, jointly with the Committee on Hospitals, will hold an oversight hearing on ambulance response times. The committee will also consider Intro 0990-2026, a proposed local law that would require emergency notifications when ambulance dispatch is delayed.

• Oversight hearing on ambulance response times
• Intro 0990-2026: local law on emergency notifications for ambulance dispatch delays
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Hospitals

The Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, meeting jointly with the Committee on Hospitals, conducted an oversight hearing and a legislative hearing on Int 0990-2026. No final votes were taken on the legislation, which was laid over by the committee.

• Oversight hearing held and filed
• Hearing held on Int 0990-2026
• Int 0990-2026 laid over by committee

Committee on Health

The New York City Council Committee on Health, chaired by Lynn C. Schulman, meets Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM to hold an oversight hearing on food service establishment inspections in New York City. The committee will also consider two local laws — one on digital verification of food protection certificates and penalties for failing to keep a physical certificate on premises, and one on the operation of tobacco bars — plus a resolution urging the State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign S.1239A/A.1556A on food additives and color additives in schools.

• Oversight hearing T2026-2545 on food service establishment inspections in New York City
• Int 0908-2026: local law on digital verification of food protection certificates and penalties for not maintaining a physical certificate on premises
• Int 0947-2026: local law on the operation of tobacco bars
• Res 0152-2026: calls on the State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign S.1239A/A.1556A, covering certain food additives, color additives in school food, and 'Generally Recognized as Safe' substances

The Committee on Health held hearings on several introductions and one resolution during its October 19, 2026, meeting. The committee amended and laid over Int 0189-2026 and Int 0405-2026, while Int 0908, Int 0947, Int 1094, Int 1124, and Res 0152 were heard and laid over. Additionally, the committee filed an oversight matter regarding medical item T2026-2545.

• Filed oversight matter T2026-2545
• Amended and laid over Int 0189-2026
• Amended and laid over Int 0405-2026
• Laid over Int 0908-2026
• Laid over Int 0947-2026
• Laid over Int 1094-2026
• Laid over Int 1124-2026
• Laid over Res 0152-2026

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations will hold an oversight hearing regarding the next steps for CreateNYC. The meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026.

• Oversight hearing: What’s Next for CreateNYC?

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations held hearings on several resolutions. All resolutions considered during the meeting were laid over by the committee.

• Res 0163-2026-A laid over
• Res 0164-2026 laid over
• Res 0186-2026 laid over
• Res 0625-2026-A laid over

Committee on Criminal Justice

The New York City Council's Committee on Criminal Justice, chaired by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, meets Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 3. The single agenda item is an oversight hearing on the organizational strategy of the Department of Probation. The agenda does not list any bills, resolutions, contracts, or votes.

• Oversight hearing: organizational strategy of the Department of Probation (T2026-2514)
• Committee chair: Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
• Meeting: Monday, October 19, 2026, 10:00 AM, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 3

Committee on Disabilities

The Committee on Disabilities, chaired by Shahana K. Hanif, meets jointly with the Committee on Civil and Human Rights for an oversight hearing on disability enforcement trends at the Commission on Human Rights. The agenda lists no legislation, contracts, or votes — it is a single oversight item. The hearing is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 2.

• Oversight hearing: Commission on Human Rights disability enforcement trends (T2026-2548)
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Civil and Human Rights
• No bills, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda

The Committee on Disabilities, meeting jointly with the Committee on Civil and Human Rights, held hearings on one oversight item, two introductions, and two resolutions. All legislative items were laid over by the committee for future consideration, and the oversight item was filed.

• Oversight T2026-2548 hearing held and filed
• Int 0131-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Int 1107-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Res 0510-2026 hearing held and laid over
• Res 0665-2026 hearing held and laid over

Committee on Civil Service and Labor

The New York City Council's Committee on Civil Service and Labor, chaired by Shirley Aldebol, meets Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway to hold an oversight hearing on municipal retention strategies. The agenda lists only this single oversight item (T2026-2618) and no legislation, contracts, or votes. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or outcomes are stated in the supplied agenda.

• Oversight hearing: Municipal Retention Strategies (T2026-2618)
• Held by the Committee on Civil Service and Labor, chaired by Shirley Aldebol
• Meeting at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1, 10:00 AM

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor held an oversight hearing on October 16, 2026. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Committee on Technology

The Committee on Technology is holding an oversight meeting. The session consists of a continuing discussion regarding the risks posed by artificial intelligence.

• Oversight discussion on Artificial Intelligence risks (T2026-2684)

The New York City Council Committee on Technology met for a scheduled oversight hearing on October 16, 2026. Following the hearing, the committee took the procedural action of filing the oversight item.

• Held oversight hearing (T2026-2684)
• Filed oversight item (T2026-2684)

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights, chaired by Sandy Nurse, meets jointly with the Committee on Disabilities for an oversight hearing on the Commission on Human Rights' disability enforcement trends. The agenda lists one item, T2026-2549, and provides no further detail on what will be discussed or decided. No legislation, contracts, or votes are scheduled on the agenda text provided.

• Oversight hearing T2026-2549 on Commission on Human Rights disability enforcement trends
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Disabilities
• Held at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 2, Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

The committee held hearings on several items but did not reach final approval for any. Introduction 0131-2026, Introduction 1107-2026, Resolution 0510-2026, and Resolution 0665-2026 were all laid over.

• Int 0131-2026 laid over
• Int 1107-2026 laid over
• Res 0510-2026 laid over
• Res 0665-2026 laid over
• Oversight T2026-2549 filed

Committee on Workforce Development

The Committee on Workforce Development will hold an oversight hearing concerning the Office of Community Hiring. This meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Oversight hearing: Office of Community Hiring

Committee on Education

The Committee on Education will hold an oversight hearing regarding the Seal of Civic Readiness. This hearing is being conducted jointly with the Committee on Higher Education.

• Oversight hearing: Seal of Civic Readiness in DOE High Schools and at CUNY

Committee on Higher Education

The Committee on Higher Education, held jointly with the Committee on Education, will conduct an oversight hearing. The discussion focuses on the Seal of Civic Readiness within Department of Education high schools and the City University of New York.

• Oversight hearing regarding Seal of Civic Readiness in DOE High Schools and at CUNY

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

The Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management is holding an oversight hearing on waste equity and environmental justice, and will consider five local laws. These bills address stationary on-street waste containers for city-owned buildings, a disposal plan for rechargeable batteries from mobility devices, public organic waste receptacles, allowing certain associations to request on-street containers, and requirements for removing public litter baskets. The agenda is substantive, with multiple proposed legislative changes.

• Oversight hearing on waste equity and environmental justice
• Int 0030-2026: stationary on-street containers for city-owned buildings
• Int 0352-2026: plan for disposal of rechargeable batteries from mobility devices
• Int 0401-2026: public organic waste receptacles
• Int 0987-2026: associations requesting on-street waste containers

The committee held hearings on five introductions and one oversight matter. All five introductions were laid over by the committee. The oversight matter was filed.

• Oversight T2026-2585 filed
• Int 0030-2026 laid over
• Int 0352-2026 laid over
• Int 0401-2026 laid over
• Int 0987-2026 laid over
• Int 1041-2026 laid over

Committee on Disabilities

The New York City Council Committee on Disabilities, chaired by Shahana K. Hanif, meets jointly with the Committee on Civil and Human Rights for an oversight hearing on disability enforcement trends at the Commission on Human Rights. The agenda lists no legislation, contracts, or votes — only the oversight topic. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 2.

• Oversight hearing on Commission on Human Rights disability enforcement trends (T2026-2548)
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Civil and Human Rights
• No bills, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda

Committee on Health

The Committee on Health will hold an oversight hearing on food service establishment inspections in New York City. The committee will also consider two local laws: one on digital verification of food protection certificates and penalties for lacking a physical certificate, and another on tobacco bar operations. A resolution urging state action on certain food additives will also be discussed.

• Oversight hearing on food service establishment inspections
• Int 0908-2026: digital verification of food protection certificates and penalties for missing physical certificate
• Int 0947-2026: operation of tobacco bars
• Res 0152-2026: urging state to pass S.1239A/A.1556A on food additives and school food color additives

Committee on Civil and Human Rights

The Committee on Civil and Human Rights, chaired by Sandy Nurse, meets jointly with the Committee on Disabilities for an oversight hearing on the Commission on Human Rights' disability enforcement trends. The agenda lists one item, T2026-2549, and no legislation, contracts, or votes. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 2.

• Oversight item T2026-2549: Commission on Human Rights disability enforcement trends
• Joint hearing with the Committee on Disabilities
• No bills, resolutions, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

The New York City Council's Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1. The agenda lists two resolutions: one calling on the Governor to sign S.6487C/A.7033D to empower the New York State Council on the Arts to designate Little Yemen as a cultural district, and one declaring October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month in the City of New York. The agenda does not indicate whether votes will be taken or whether public testimony will be heard.

• Res 0458-2026: resolution urging the Governor to sign S.6487C/A.7033D to let the New York State Council on the Arts designate Little Yemen as a cultural district
• Proposed Res. No. 458-A listed alongside Res 0458-2026
• Res 0646-2026: resolution declaring October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month in the City of New York
• Meeting held at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1, chaired by Nantasha M. Williams

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations approved two resolutions. Resolution 0458-2026 was amended by the committee before approval. Both measures passed via roll call vote.

• Approved amended Resolution 0458-2026-A (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 0646-2026 (6-0)

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 Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is meeting to discuss Int 0489-2026. This proposed local law would require a centralized online database and notification system for towed vehicles.

• Int 0489-2026: Proposed law for a centralized towed vehicle database and notification system
• Proposed repeal of administrative code section 20-528 regarding towed vehicle notifications to local police precincts

The Committee on Public Safety held a hearing and proposed amendments to Int. 0489-2026 regarding agency rule-making. The committee subsequently approved the amended version, Int. 0489-2026-A.

• Amended Int. 0489-2026
• Approved Int. 0489-2026-A (7-0)

City Council Stated Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several land use applications and zoning map amendments across three boroughs. The body is also considering local laws regarding gifted and talented program access, towed vehicle notifications, and support for small businesses.

• Rezoning applications for Fort Hamilton Mews, Park Avenue Brooklyn, 289 Kent Avenue, 69-67 108th Street, and 158-06 Northern Boulevard
• Sojourner Truth – Mapes Rezoning in the Bronx
• Real property tax exemptions for properties in the Bronx (Block 3304, Lot 156; Block 3324, Lot 99) and Brooklyn (Block 471, Lot 1)
• Int 0489-2026-A: Requirement for a centralized online database and notification system for towed vehicles
• Int 0799-2026-A: Establishment of a support fund for small retail businesses affected by roadway construction

The Council passed a consent agenda including numerous land use applications and resolutions. It separately approved Introduction 0489-2026-A and several other legislative items. Multiple new bills and land use applications were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved Int 0489-2026-A (46-0-1)
• Approved Int 0684-2026-A via consent roll call
• Approved Int 0799-2026-A via consent roll call
• Approved Land Use Applications LU 0123-2026 through LU 0134-2026 and LU 0137-2026 through LU 0140-2026 via consent roll call
• Approved LU 0135-2026 and LU 0136-2026 via consent roll call
• Approved Commissioner of Deeds T2026-0001 via consent roll call
• Approved Res 0328-2026, Res 0458-2026-A, and Res 0646-2026 by voice-vote
• Referred M 0092-2026 to the Committee on Land Use

Committee on Finance

The New York City Council Committee on Finance is holding a meeting on October 8, 2026, but the agenda is listed as 'to be announced,' meaning no specific items are identified for discussion or decision at this time. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM at 250 Broadway, Hearing Room 1.

• No specific agenda items listed; agenda to be announced

The Committee on Finance reviewed and approved two land use applications (LU 0146-2026 and LU 0147-2026). Both items and their companion resolutions were approved by the committee.

• Approved Land Use Application LU 0146-2026 and companion Res. No. 669 (15-0)
• Approved Land Use Application LU 0147-2026 and companion Res. No. 670 (15-0)

Committee on Small Business

The Committee on Small Business will consider a local law to establish a support fund for small retail businesses impacted by roadway construction. The committee will also review a resolution requesting state-level tax credits for businesses affected by infrastructure construction.

• Int 0799-2026-A: Local Law to establish a support fund for small retail businesses affected by roadway construction
• Res 0328-2026: Resolution calling for New York State legislation to provide tax credits to businesses affected by infrastructure construction

The Committee on Small Business approved an amended introduction and a resolution. Both items passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved Int 0799-2026-A (7-0)
• Approved Res 0328-2026 (7-0)

Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics

The City Council Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics meets October 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway to consider two appointments. The committee will take up Martha King as a Council candidate for appointment to the New York City Board of Corrections under Section 626 of the Charter, and Brittany McCoy as a Council candidate for appointment to the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board under Section 440 of the Charter. Both items are marked preconsidered. The agenda lists no other business.

• Martha King — Council candidate for appointment to the New York City Board of Corrections (Charter Section 626), preconsidered
• Brittany McCoy — Council candidate for appointment to the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (Charter Section 440), preconsidered
• Hearing held by the Committee on Rules, Privileges, Elections, Standards and Ethics, chaired by Sandra Ung, at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 2