Week of December 15, 2025

The City Council passed the police radio encryption bill this week after a committee hearing and amendments. The law requires the NYPD to adopt a policy making most police radio communications accessible to professional journalists and the public in real-time, while keeping sensitive information (confidential sources, undercover tactics) encrypted. Critical incidents must be broadcast unencrypted immediately.

The City Council approved a bill this week that gives nonprofit housing organizations a first chance to buy certain distressed apartment buildings before they hit the open market. The law applies to 4+ unit buildings with serious code violations or foreclosure issues, and gives nonprofits 30 days to make an offer before owners can sell to other buyers.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring developers who receive city funding of $1.5 million or more for housing projects to meet community hiring standards and pay construction workers competitive wages plus benefits. The law aims to ensure that residents and workers benefit from publicly-funded housing development, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

The City Council approved Int 1451 this week, moving it to the Mayor's desk. The bill requires the NYPD to give the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) direct access to body camera footage—similar to what Internal Affairs investigators get—so the independent oversight board can search, review, and use video evidence when investigating officer misconduct allegations. The NYPD must provide redacted copies within 15 days if state law blocks direct access.

The City Council approved a bill requiring landlords to provide adequate cooling systems in tenant apartments by June 2030. The law mandates that cooling systems maintain indoor temperatures at or below 78 degrees Fahrenheit during the cooling season (June 15–September 15), with specific requirements for both window units and central air systems.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the NYPD to publish detailed data on all criminal complaints and arrests online in a searchable format. The database will include information about each complaint back to 2007—such as the precinct, offense type, suspect and victim demographics, location, and arrest outcomes—updated twice a year and available to the public indefinitely.

The City Council approved a bill this week that strengthens protections for app-based delivery workers, particularly those facing wrongful deactivation from platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats. The law expands the definition of 'delivery service' to include grocery delivery, clarifies what counts as 'deactivation,' increases penalties on companies that violate worker rights, and guarantees workers the right to reinstatement or platform access restoration when illegally removed.

The City Council approved a major update to NYC's building code this week, replacing the 57-year-old 1968 code with a modernized version. The new code will establish current safety, structural, and construction standards for buildings across the city and is now headed to the Mayor for signature.

The City Council approved a bill this week that requires the Department of Social Services to offer online applications for city benefits, a major step forward after a December 17 hearing and committee vote. The law mandates web forms for benefits applications and allows phone interviews instead of in-person visits, though the department can still require in-person meetings to prevent fraud. Paper and in-person applications remain available as backup options.

The City Council approved a bill this week that requires the FDNY to collect and replace firefighter gear containing PFAS chemicals—toxic 'forever chemicals' linked to health risks. The program begins January 1, 2028, and requires the fire commissioner to swap out contaminated equipment for safer gear and report annually on progress.

A bill requiring the city to establish a rental assistance program for homeless veterans cleared the Veterans Committee this week and moved to Finance for consideration. The program would provide monthly rent subsidies up to federal voucher standards for eligible veterans earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level, without requiring them to contribute their own income or have prior shelter experience.

This bill had its first committee hearing this week and was laid over for further consideration. It proposes raising salaries for NYC's top elected officials—including the Mayor, City Council members, borough presidents, comptroller, and district attorneys—with increases ranging from roughly 16% to 27% if approved. The bill also requires the Mayor to convene a compensation review commission by the end of 2026.

This proposed bill would require companies collecting data on 20,000+ NYC residents to disclose what personal information they gather, who they share it with, and give New Yorkers the right to opt out of sensitive data collection like biometric info, location data, and medical records. Companies would also need explicit consent before using residents' data to train AI systems.

This bill proposes creating a new Department of Community Safety to coordinate non-police emergency responses, victim services, social services, and crime prevention across city agencies. The department would operate borough offices 24/7 and deploy personnel for outreach, de-escalation, and emergency response—aiming to address public safety through social services, housing, and youth programs rather than law enforcement alone.

This proposal would amend the NYC Charter to require ranked choice voting for all citywide elections—replacing the current primary system with a nonpartisan ranked choice format. It aims to give voters more choice and reduce the role of party politics in selecting municipal leaders.

This proposal would require NYC employers to pay workers at least $25/hour if they receive benefits like health insurance, or $30/hour if they don't. The minimum wage would automatically adjust each year based on inflation. The bill aims to raise pay standards for low-wage workers across the city.

This proposed bill would prohibit most NYC employers from considering vaccination status in hiring, firing, or employment decisions. It carves out exceptions for healthcare workers and vaccination requirements in city health code, and would allow workers to sue for violations with penalties ranging from $500 to $2,500 per violation, plus back pay and attorney fees.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the Department of Transportation to plant trees and vegetation on new medians that separate bike lanes from car traffic, when feasible. The law mandates DOT to consult with Parks Department when designing these medians, prioritize trees, and consider safety and maintenance needs before construction. The city must also publish a map showing which medians have vegetation and who maintains them.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, so it becomes law automatically. The bill requires the city to install pedestrian lighting on at least 300 commercial corridors each year until all commercial areas meet a minimum brightness standard (1 footcandle of light on sidewalks). The city must prioritize neighborhoods by population density and public input, and report annually on progress starting in 2028.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring borough presidents to provide annual equal employment opportunity trainings—including anti-harassment and anti-discrimination instruction—to all community board members and staff starting April 1, 2026. The trainings must be offered in both daytime and evening sessions, and all board members must complete them upon appointment and yearly thereafter, though city employees can submit proof of workplace training instead.

The City Council approved a bill requiring the Department of Education to report biennially on student access to home internet and electronic devices starting January 2027. The report will track broadband access, device ownership, virtual learning use, and school device functionality by district, helping identify and address the digital divide among NYC students.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to inspect catch basins on a risk-based schedule and fix clogged ones within 8 business days. The law also mandates annual public reports on catch basin maintenance by community district, starting September 2026.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to study whether affordable housing can be built on Wards Island by July 2027. The study will examine existing uses on the island, potential development sites, infrastructure needs, costs, and legal restrictions—then recommend next steps for policymakers.

The Mayor let a property tax exemption bill for Cold War veterans become law this week without signing it. The law gives Cold War veterans (who served 1945–1991) a 15% tax break on their primary homes, up to $48,000 in exemption value, with an additional 50% disability-based exemption for veterans with service-connected disabilities (up to $160,000). The exemption applies to both city and school district taxes.

The City Council approved a bill this week that bans mobile syringe service programs from distributing needles and syringes near schools and playgrounds. The law prohibits distributions within playgrounds, within 50 feet of playgrounds where feasible, and on or adjacent to school premises. The measure now goes to the Mayor.

The City Council approved a pilot program this week that will create and distribute educational materials to NYC public school students and staff about reducing food waste in schools. The program aims to teach students and staff how to cut down on surplus food and divert organic waste from landfills, with materials due by August 2026 and a progress report required by the end of 2028.

The City Council approved a one-year pilot program this week allowing for-hire vehicles (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to park in commercial meter areas if they pay the meter and don't stay longer than 3 hours. The Department of Transportation will launch the program within 180 days and must report back on its effects on traffic, delivery, and driver conditions before deciding whether to make it permanent.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring a study on how artificial intelligence and automated hiring tools affect city employees and their work. The Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications will examine AI's impact on hiring, job performance, and employee feedback, then report findings within three months of completing the study.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law lets the Department of Sanitation require medium and large apartment buildings (10+ units) to use stationary trash containers on the street instead of traditional sidewalk bags, with worker training requirements and fees up to $55 per unit annually.

The City Council approved a bill this week that expands ferry discounts to middle school students. The law amends an existing student ferry program to include grades 6–8, lowering the cost of contracted ferry service for younger students who previously weren't eligible.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring language accessibility at NYC ferry terminals. Starting January 2027, the Whitehall (Manhattan) and St. George (Staten Island) terminals must post notices and ferry schedules in multiple languages, including via QR codes. Private ferry operators must do the same at their landings, posting fares and schedules in English, Spanish, and other languages spoken by limited-English speakers in their service areas.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the Fire Department to file annual reports on the condition and maintenance of all fire trucks, ambulances, and equipment at each firehouse and EMS station. The reports—which must detail the age, condition, and last maintenance date of each vehicle and piece of gear—will be posted publicly on the department's website.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The new law requires home improvement contractors to give owners written notice before starting work explaining which permits are needed, who obtains them, estimated costs, and how to verify permit status. It also requires the city to educate contractors and homeowners about permits and a city watch list of unlicensed contractors.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring syringe service programs to provide safe disposal containers and guidance to participants, and mandating the Department of Health report on needle collection efforts every six months. The law aims to reduce public health risks from discarded needles and sharps while supporting people who use drugs.

The City Council approved Int 1229 this week, sending it to the Mayor. The bill requires the Fire Department to submit monthly reports on EMS unit availability, including how many ambulances are scheduled and how many are unable to respond to calls, broken down by unit type and borough.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The law requires borough boards, community boards, and city advisory bodies to publish their bylaws online in searchable, machine-readable formats and update them within two weeks of any changes. This makes the internal rules governing these local decision-making bodies transparent and accessible to New Yorkers.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the Department of Transportation to study New York's commuter van industry every four years, starting by July 2027. The study will count licensed and unlicensed vans, track ridership, map stops, and assess how vans affect street use and pedestrian safety—then report findings publicly.

The Mayor let this bill become law without signing it this week, meaning it takes effect immediately. The law eliminates or reduces fees that businesses pay to replace lost or damaged licenses across multiple industries—from second-hand dealers to horse owners—and removes some outdated licensing requirements entirely, including licenses for locksmiths and electronics stores.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the Department of Education to report on manifestation determination reviews — the process of determining whether a student's disciplinary behavior is connected to their disability. The bill establishes definitions and reporting requirements for special education discipline procedures to ensure students with disabilities receive proper legal protections when facing discipline.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the NYPD to develop and distribute information about its youth programs to schools and the public. Starting July 2026, the police department must create materials in multiple languages describing youth programs, their schedules, and enrollment details, and share them with schools and council members upon request.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the city to provide expanded loan readiness resources for small businesses, including guidance on community development financial institutions (CDFIs), banking options, fees, and help preparing loan applications. The law will take effect 180 days after the Mayor acts on it.

The City Council approved Int. 1401 this week, requiring city agencies to ask large contractors to voluntarily disclose their efforts to prevent labor abuses like child labor, forced labor, and wage theft in their operations and supply chains. Contractors cannot be penalized for refusing to submit these disclosures, but the city will create a standardized form to request them.

The City Council approved Int 1422-A this week, sending it to the Mayor. This bill cleans up outdated building code language by removing references to the 1968 building code and clarifying how electrical, elevator, and other inspections work under current NYC construction standards. The bill eliminates redundant code sections and aligns all construction codes with the existing building code framework.

The Mayor let this bill become law without signing it this week. The law requires the city to study Hart Island's burial capacity and report back by June 2027, including recommendations on whether current procedures can be improved to fit more burials and whether other city sites should be considered for public burials.

The Mayor let this budget bill become law this week without signing it. The law increases annual spending for seven business improvement districts and one special assessment district starting July 2026, with budgets ranging from $425,000 to $4 million per district.

The City Council voted this week to approve a bill requiring the city to notify condominium boards before selling tax liens on their buildings. This continues a measure first introduced last month that ensures condo boards have the same advance warning as other property owners when the city plans to sell unpaid tax debt on their buildings, giving them a chance to pay outstanding amounts and avoid a tax lien sale.

After a committee hearing this week, the City Council approved the creation of a Coney Island Business Improvement District in Brooklyn. This is the third time this bill has appeared in the digest—it was previously stuck in committee, but now moves to the Mayor for final approval. A BID allows property owners in a designated area to fund local improvements like streetscape upgrades, sanitation, and security through an additional tax assessment.

The City Council approved a resolution this week authorizing a 5-year extension of CityBridge's franchise to operate public communications structures (like charging stations and WiFi kiosks) across all five boroughs. This is the final Council action on a deal previously heard in committee; the franchise will now run through 2040 instead of 2035.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The measure finalizes changes to how the Lincoln Square business improvement district collects fees from property owners and expands the services it can provide. This follows the Council's approval in November.

The City Council approved Int 1490-B this week, updating NYC's energy code to align with the state's 2025 energy standards while keeping NYC's stricter requirements intact. The bill updates building energy efficiency rules for commercial and residential construction citywide.

The City Council voted to approve the DOT's request to extend the street furniture franchise agreement with JCDecaux through March 2035. This deal covers bus shelters, public toilets, newsstands, and related street furniture across all five boroughs. The approval came after committee hearings this week, moving forward a franchise that has been in place since 2006.

The City Council approved a resolution this week that finalizes which organizations will receive discretionary funding from the city budget for fiscal years 2024-2026. This is a routine procedural vote that implements funding decisions already made when the budgets were adopted, directing money to specific nonprofits and community groups across the city.

The City Council approved a budget extender bill this week that delays multiple fiscal year 2027 budget submission deadlines by roughly two weeks. The bill pushes back when the Mayor must submit the preliminary budget, when various city agencies and boards must submit their budget-related documents, and when the Independent Budget Office must publish its reports — essentially giving the city extra time to prepare its budget process following recent charter amendments.

The City Council approved a budget modification this week that recognizes a net increase in revenue for fiscal year 2026. The resolution allows the Mayor to appropriate new money from identified revenue sources, following the charter requirement that any budget increase must be accompanied by a statement showing where the funding comes from.

The City Council approved a 40-year real property tax exemption for a housing development at 129 23rd Street in Brooklyn this week. The exemption applies to a building owned by a housing development fund company and is designed to support affordable housing; it can be terminated if the property violates housing regulations or is sold without city approval.

The City Council approved a real property tax exemption for a housing development at 129 23rd Street in Brooklyn this week. The exemption, which applies retroactively to January 2019, removes property taxes on the site while a housing development fund company operates it under a regulatory agreement with the city.

The City Council approved a property tax exemption for Tysens Park Apartments in Staten Island this week. The project, operated as a housing development fund company, will be exempt from most property taxes but must pay a 4.49% tax on gross rental income instead, under a deal that runs until 2064.

The City Council approved a real property tax exemption for a housing development at Union Street in Brooklyn this week. The exemption allows the property to avoid most taxes for up to 40 years, with the owner paying a reduced amount based on tenant rents instead of standard property values. This is part of the city's effort to encourage affordable housing development.

The City Council approved a real property tax exemption for Longfellow Hall, a housing development in the Bronx, on December 17. The project will be exempt from property taxes for 40 years in exchange for paying a gross rent tax (5% of rental income), with HPD oversight to ensure affordability and compliance.

The City Council approved a 40-year property tax exemption for two Bronx lots (Block 2723, Lot 1 and Block 2762, Lot 123) as part of the BK Cluster Phase II affordable housing project. The exemption, which took effect July 1, 2025, applies to a housing development fund company and requires the property to remain affordable and comply with HPD regulations or the exemption terminates.

The City Council approved a 40-year property tax exemption for three parcels in the Bronx (Block 2750 Lot 22; Block 2832 Lots 4 and 30; Block 2846 Lot 37) that will be developed as affordable housing by Clusters III Housing Development Fund Corporation. The exemption removes tax liability on the land and buildings, contingent on the developer maintaining affordability requirements and compliance with a regulatory agreement with the city.

The City Council approved a tax exemption for Malcolm X II Phase B, an affordable housing development in Manhattan (Block 2012, Lot 45). The exemption, which took effect in August 2024, reduces property taxes on this housing project for up to 40 years, requiring only partial tax payments based on tenant rents rather than full property value.

The Committee on Veterans approved a bill this week requiring the city's housing agency to submit annual reports on how many veterans get preference in Mitchell-Lama housing developments. The bill mandates detailed breakdowns of veteran applicants, how many were selected for housing, and what documents were used to verify veteran status—helping track whether the existing veteran preference law is working as intended.

The Committee on Veterans approved this bill this week, which waives permit fees for mobile food unit commissaries that reserve at least one storage space for veteran vendors. The goal is to reduce barriers for veterans entering the food vending business by lowering costs for commissary operators who support them.

The Veterans Committee approved a bill this week that expands city support for veteran street vendors. The bill adds a veteran representative to the Street Vendor Advisory Board and requires the Department of Veterans Services to create a comprehensive online resource center with information on licenses, permits, grants, tax help, and financial support programs for veteran vendors.

The Committee on Veterans approved a bill this week requiring every community board in NYC to establish a dedicated veterans committee. The committees would meet publicly and focus on the needs of veterans and their families, giving them an organized channel to raise concerns at the local level.

The Veterans Committee approved this bill this week, which now moves to the full Finance Committee. The legislation gives veterans service organizations 120 days to fix code violations (from housing to sanitation departments) without facing fines, as long as the violations aren't immediate safety threats. Organizations can also request extensions if they've made a good-faith effort to comply.

The Committee on Veterans approved this bill this week, which now moves to the full Finance Committee. The bill would require the city to create a comprehensive program helping veteran-owned businesses compete for city contracts, including a registration system, technical assistance workshops, and mentorship programs.

This bill proposes requiring city elected officials and other public servants with significant policy power to publicly disclose all meetings with registered NYC lobbyists. Agencies would post these meetings online monthly, including the lobbyist names, their clients, and what was discussed. The goal is to increase transparency around lobbying influence on city decision-making.

This proposed bill would require the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) to establish teams in each borough that review cases of youth held in secure detention facilities. These teams would identify young people who could be released early, have charges resolved quickly, or be freed before trial—considering their health, housing, education, trauma history, and access to community programs.

This bill would require the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) to create and regularly update a guide listing youth alternatives to incarceration and detention programs—including services, eligibility, locations, bed availability, and contact info—and distribute it to judges, lawyers, public defenders, and advocates. The goal is to ensure young people and their legal representatives know what diversion options exist before entering the criminal justice system.

This proposal would ban developers who receive city financial assistance from prohibiting pet ownership in rental units they build. The bill aims to make housing more accessible to pet owners by preventing landlords in city-subsidized developments from enforcing strict no-pet policies, while still allowing evictions if pets cause damage or safety problems.

This bill proposes creating a new city Office of Conversion Assistance to help coordinate building conversions—like converting offices to residential housing—across city agencies. The office would provide technical assistance to developers, maintain a public online portal, track conversion projects, and identify regulatory barriers. It aims to streamline the conversion process and boost housing production.

This bill would expand NYC's delivery worker regulations beyond bicycles to cover e-scooters, motorcycles, e-bikes, and other motorized devices used for commercial delivery. It would require delivery businesses to register with the city, assign ID numbers to workers, and ensure devices meet safety standards—establishing baseline oversight for the growing delivery industry.

This bill would ban no-pet clauses in private market apartment leases (those without city subsidies) in New York City, allowing tenants to have pets unless prohibited by other housing laws. Landlords could still seek damages if pets cause harm or nuisance. The change would take effect July 1, 2026.

This bill proposes that the city study whether to create 20 new civil service tech jobs that would require only an associate's degree or vocational training—instead of the typical bachelor's degree. The city would analyze costs, feasibility, and how many New Yorkers could benefit from these lower education barriers to government tech work.

This proposed bill would require the NYC Department for the Aging to create a voluntary registry where older adults can store emergency contact information and medical details, with the ability to control whether the city shares their data with other agencies. The city would have one year to launch the program and conduct outreach to promote enrollment.

This proposal would require the Parks Department to replant trees within 18 months of removal due to disease, damage, or death at the same location—unless the site is unsuitable for planting. The goal is to speed up tree replacement and maintain NYC's urban forest canopy.

This proposed bill would prohibit food and general vendors from operating on specific streets in Queens during certain hours, primarily noon to midnight. It would also ban general vendors entirely from several Bayside and Flushing-area locations. The bill aims to restrict street vending in what appear to be commercial and high-traffic neighborhoods.

This proposed bill would prohibit the Department of Social Services from publicly disclosing the addresses of city homeless shelters, except when required by state/federal law or law enforcement. The goal is to protect shelter residents' safety and privacy by preventing the public from knowing shelter locations.

This proposed bill would require the Department of Transportation to study how well trucks serving city warehouses follow designated truck routes, and whether warehouse operators should be held responsible for ensuring compliance. The city would report back within a year with findings and recommendations to reduce trucks from using residential streets and improve air quality.

This proposed law would require the city to establish at least 39 new Homebase homelessness prevention program locations by the end of 2029, prioritizing neighborhoods with significant health and economic disparities. The city would also have to report on the program's effectiveness by 2030, measuring how well it prevents homelessness and who it serves.

This proposed law would ban the sale and distribution of glue traps in New York City. Glue traps are adhesive devices used to capture rodents and larger animals; animal welfare advocates say they cause suffering. Violators would face civil penalties up to $500 per trap sold or distributed.

This bill proposes to establish a city counseling program to help New Yorkers navigate federal and state student loan forgiveness programs. The program would be available to residents with existing student loans and provide guidance on eligibility for relief options.

The City Council approved a resolution this week expressing support for the Climate Museum's mission and growth. The resolution acknowledges climate change impacts on New York City and endorses the museum's work using arts and science programming to educate New Yorkers and drive climate action.

The City Council approved a resolution this week calling on Congress to pass federal legislation requiring clear labeling of AI-generated content. The resolution responds to growing concerns about deepfakes — convincing fake images, audio, and videos — being used for scams (like impersonating celebrities or a child's voice), election interference, and spreading non-consensual explicit material.

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution this week calling on New York State to pass the College Safety Act, which would require CUNY and SUNY campuses to allow students and faculty with autoimmune diseases or immunocompromised conditions to take or teach classes remotely during flare-ups or medical crises. The resolution urges the state legislature and governor to enact this protection for the estimated 1.5 million college students nationwide living with these conditions.

The City Council approved a resolution this week calling on Congress to fund the restoration and relocation of the SS United States ocean liner to New York City. The historic 1952 ship, currently facing being sunk as an artificial reef off Florida, would become a museum and public space if brought to NYC, where it originated and where other historic ships like the USS Intrepid are already docked.

The City Council approved a resolution this week calling on Governor Hochul to sign the Prison Reform Omnibus Bill, a package of ten state-level reforms aimed at strengthening oversight and accountability in New York prisons. The bill would mandate video surveillance in prison common areas, require prompt family notification when incarcerated people die, and strengthen the state's independent prison oversight body's ability to conduct surprise inspections.

The City Council approved a resolution this week designating March as Music In Our Schools Month annually in New York City. The resolution recognizes the importance of music education and highlights that while 77% of NYC public schools offer music instruction, low-income students and students of color have significantly less access to these programs.

The City Council approved a resolution this week calling on New York State to require doctors to offer pain management options to patients undergoing in-office gynecologic procedures like IUD insertions. The resolution cites research showing that most patients experience significant pain during these procedures and that many providers currently fail to discuss pain relief options, particularly affecting women and people of color.

The City Council approved a bill this week naming 77 streets and intersections across all five boroughs after community members, public servants, and cultural figures. The designations honor individuals including firefighters, police officers, educators, activists, and local business owners who made contributions to their neighborhoods.

The City Council approved a resolution this week celebrating the New York Knicks' victory in the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup Championship. The resolution honors the team's 124-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs on December 16, 2025, and recognizes the players' teamwork and performance.

The Committee on Veterans approved a resolution calling on the Department of Education to observe Veterans Day on the Friday before November 11th when it falls on a Saturday, or the Monday after when it falls on a Sunday. The resolution aims to ensure NYC public schools have a day off to honor the estimated 282,000 veterans living in the city, even when Veterans Day falls on a weekend.

The City Council's Veterans Committee approved a resolution this week calling on the NYC Housing Authority to give veterans admission preference when applying for public housing. Currently, about 500 homeless veterans live in NYC, but NYCHA does not prioritize them in its housing admissions even though it does prioritize other groups like domestic violence victims and working families.

The City Council approved a resolution this week calling on the New York State Legislature to pass a bill creating a property tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities. The resolution urges state lawmakers to recognize the financial hardship of severely disabled veterans by exempting their primary homes from property taxes—a benefit already offered in 18 other states but not New York.

A committee approved a bill this week requiring the city to study whether it should launch a pilot program offering trauma-focused therapy for veterans with PTSD. The Department of Veterans' Services will spend one year evaluating the therapy's effectiveness, how many veterans could benefit, costs, and potential funding sources, then submit recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.

This resolution honors the New York Rangers hockey team on its 100th anniversary and celebrates its cultural significance to New York City. The resolution recognizes the team's history, achievements, legendary players, and role in the city's identity, but does not change any city law or policy.

This resolution would designate September as Hair Donation Month in New York City to raise awareness about donating hair to support people experiencing hair loss from medical conditions like cancer and alopecia areata. It is a non-binding declaration with no legal effect.

This bill proposes to merge two advisory boards that oversee the city's archives and library services into a single 'Library and Archival Review Advisory Board.' The change would expand the board from 5 to 9 members, require specific expertise (archivists, librarians, historians), and adjust reporting deadlines. It aims to streamline city government operations without changing the boards' core advisory functions.

This resolution urges New York State lawmakers to pass the ICE-free zones act, which would prohibit federal immigration agents from using state and municipal property for civil immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant. The proposal aims to protect immigrants and residents from aggressive federal raids like those recently seen in other cities.

This resolution asks NYC Health + Hospitals to study whether it could offer IVF and other fertility treatments across its public hospital network. Currently, only Bellevue offers limited fertility services; expanding access would help low-income New Yorkers afford treatments that typically cost $15,000–$30,000 per cycle.

This resolution urges the city's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to update job qualifications for technology civil service positions to accept experience from apprenticeships, fellowships, and bootcamps—not just traditional college degrees. The goal is to expand access to well-paying tech jobs for underrepresented communities and help the city fill critical vacancies faster.

This resolution urges New York State to pass legislation that would create a competitive grant program giving high schools up to $5,000 to start or expand robotics teams. The program would prioritize under-resourced and Title I schools, aiming to increase STEM exposure and workforce readiness, particularly for Black, Latinx, and female students who have less access to tech programs in NYC.

This resolution urges the Governor to sign a pending state bill that would require people calling to report suspected child abuse to provide their name and contact information, rather than remaining anonymous. Supporters argue anonymous reports are often false or retaliatory, disproportionately targeting low-income families and communities of color, while critics worry the requirement could discourage legitimate reports of abuse.

This resolution urges New York State to pass comprehensive reforms to guardianship law, citing widespread gaps in oversight, due process, and protections for people under guardianship. Named after Wendy Williams, the proposed 'Wendy's Law' would strengthen legal representation, establish a bill of rights for guardship subjects, create better financial safeguards, and set up a statewide oversight body—addressing a system where nearly 17,500 NYC cases are overseen by fewer than 200 judges and examiners.

This resolution urges New York State to pass legislation requiring Medicaid and Medicare to cover rapid whole genome sequencing (a fast genetic test) for children under 21 hospitalized with unexplained illnesses. The resolution highlights that early genetic diagnosis could reduce unnecessary treatments, hospital stays, and costs while improving outcomes for children with genetic conditions.