The NYC Council held seven oversight hearings this week focused on municipal operations and policy implementation.
Sessions examined Parks Department contracting practices and vendor accountability, the administration of Section 8 and Emergency Housing Voucher programs, and worker safety in relation to climate change.
Additional hearings addressed surveillance use in NYCHA developments, language access services in public schools, pathways for CUNY students into arts and cultural careers, and housing discrimination and inequity.
The hearings involved multiple committees, with the surveillance hearing drawing participation from four committees across public safety, technology, housing, and investigations.