A bill extending protections for small businesses with accessory signs became law this week when the Mayor didn't sign it. The law waives penalties and fees for existing signs through 2028, provides free technical assistance to business owners, and requires the city to teach small businesses about proper sign installation rules.

The Mayor let this bill become law this week without signing it. The law requires Parks Department to submit quarterly reports on urban park rangers—including how many are employed, where they're deployed across boroughs, vacant positions, and summonses they issue.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The bill requires the NYC Department of Transportation to create and publish a public inventory of all city-owned retaining walls 10 feet or taller by October 2026, including their locations and last maintenance dates, with annual updates.

The Mayor's office failed to sign this bill, so it became law this week without his signature. The new law creates a temporary Office of the Census to help New York City residents participate in the 2030 federal census, with a focus on reaching hard-to-count communities and providing multilingual support.

The Mayor failed to sign this bill, so it became law this week without approval. Int 1217 requires the Department of Health to inspect buildings within 14 days of rat complaints and publicly report inspection results, including whether violations were issued. The law aims to improve transparency and speed up response times for rodent problems.

This bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. It requires NYC Parks to create and maintain an interactive online map showing all city swimming pools, their hours, programs, and any planned maintenance or closures—making it easier for New Yorkers to find pools and plan visits.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, making it law automatically. The bill requires NYC Parks to submit quarterly reports on urban park rangers, including staffing levels by borough, vacant positions, where rangers are deployed, and summonses issued.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without a signature. The law extends protections for small business owners with accessory signs and awnings by waiving violations and fees through 2028, and requires the Department of Buildings and Department of Small Business Services to provide education and outreach to help business owners and sign makers understand installation rules.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The law requires the Department of Transportation to create and publish a public inventory of all city-owned retaining walls 10 feet or taller by October 1, 2026, including their locations and when they were last inspected or maintained. The inventory must be updated yearly.

The Mayor did not sign this bill, so it became law automatically this week. The law requires NYC to pay homeless services and criminal justice nonprofits at least 25% of their annual contract budgets each quarter, starting July 2027, to help these vendors manage cash flow. It also creates a pilot program allowing other city agencies to adopt the same quarterly payment approach.

The Mayor did not sign this bill, so it became law this week without their approval. The law creates a temporary Office of the Census to help New York City residents participate in the 2030 federal census. The office will identify hard-to-reach communities, run multilingual awareness campaigns, provide language assistance, and work with community leaders, businesses, and nonprofits to boost census participation.

The Mayor did not sign this bill, so it became law this week. Int. 1217-A requires the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to inspect buildings within 14 days of receiving rat complaints and publicly report inspection results—including whether violations were issued—on a city website or interactive map.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, which means it automatically became law. The bill requires the Parks Department to create and maintain an interactive online map showing NYC's public swimming pools, including their locations, hours, programs, and any planned maintenance or construction that might affect access.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires borough presidents to provide annual equal employment opportunity trainings—including anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training—to all community board members and staff starting April 1, 2026. Training must be offered in both daytime and evening sessions, and participants must complete it upon appointment and yearly thereafter.

The Mayor's budget extender bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it—meaning it automatically passed. The law delays the 2027 budget submission deadlines by about 2-3 weeks due to recent charter changes voters approved in November, giving the city more time to prepare budget documents and allowing community boards, borough officials, and other agencies to submit their input on the new timeline.

The City Council's street naming bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. The legislation officially names 77 streets, intersections, and public places across all five boroughs after community leaders, firefighters, police officers, cultural figures, and local heroes—including Marie Curie Way in Manhattan and Harry Belafonte Way in Manhattan.

This bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. It requires the NYPD to give journalists and the public access to unencrypted police radio communications about critical incidents in real-time, while keeping sensitive information like confidential sources and investigative techniques private. The NYPD has until mid-2026 to develop a policy and one year to implement it.

Mayor Eric Adams allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The law lets NYC require companies bidding for city contracts over a certain threshold to voluntarily disclose their efforts to prevent child labor, forced labor, wage theft, and unsafe conditions in their operations and supply chains. Failure to submit the disclosure won't disqualify a bidder.

The mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires the Department of Transportation to study NYC's commuter van industry every 4 years, starting by July 2027, examining how many vans operate (licensed and unlicensed), their routes, passenger counts, and impacts on streets and pedestrians.

The mayor didn't veto Int. 1237, so it automatically became law this week. The bill requires the NYPD to publish detailed data on all criminal complaints and arrests since 2007 on its website every six months, including information about suspects, victims, locations, and whether complaints led to arrests.

This bill became law this week after the Mayor didn't sign it. It requires the Fire Department to publish an annual report on every firehouse and EMS station's vehicles and equipment, including their age, condition, and maintenance dates—giving New Yorkers transparency into the readiness of their local fire and emergency services.

This bill requires the NYPD to publish detailed information about hate crime cases on its website, including the status of each case (whether charges were filed, dismissed, or resulted in conviction) and breakdown of arrests by the type of bias involved. Currently, the NYPD reports hate crime statistics, but this adds transparency requirements so New Yorkers can see how these cases move through the justice system.

This bill requires the Department of Homeless Services to publish yearly reports on where families with children are placed in shelters, specifically tracking whether they're kept in their original neighborhoods or nearby areas. The data will be broken down by borough and whether families have very young children (under 3), helping the city understand if homeless families are being separated from their communities.

This bill requires private companies that run pre-K programs under contract with NYC schools to pay their teachers and classroom staff the same wages and benefits as city Department of Education employees doing similar work, starting July 2027. It aims to ensure pay equity between contracted and public pre-K providers.

This bill creates a commission to review and recommend new salaries for NYC's elected officials—including the mayor, comptroller, public advocate, borough presidents, city council members, and district attorneys. The commission would meet every four years to study compensation levels, consider cost of living changes, and propose updates to the City Council, which would then vote on any changes.

This bill allows the city to suspend or revoke licenses for street vendors operating stoop line stands (sidewalk food/merchandise operations) after they rack up 5 or more violations within a year. Suspended vendors lose their license for at least a year, and revoked vendors can't reapply for a year. It gives the city stronger enforcement tools against repeat violators.

This bill requires NYC's health department to track and publicly report how well city-run health facilities provide language services to patients after their visits—like translating discharge instructions or providing interpreters. The data would be broken down by patient demographics and facility, helping identify where language barriers exist and where services are falling short.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the Department of Health to create clear, step-by-step guidance for people applying for child care program permits. The guidance must include a visual flowchart, list all required licenses and approvals, explain the order to obtain them, and be posted online in multiple languages—making it easier for parents and operators to navigate a confusing permitting process.

The NYC Council unanimously approved a bill this week that increases criminal penalties for contractors and subcontractors who lie on city bids—fines jump from $100-$1,000 to $1,000-$25,000, and jail time can reach 6 months. The law also requires contractors to disclose detailed information about subcontractors, including their owners, addresses, alternate business names, and whether they're minority-owned or women-owned businesses.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the city to create a searchable online portal showing details about government contracts. The portal will display information about upcoming procurements, bids, awarded contracts, and spending—helping New Yorkers and businesses see where city money goes and how contracts are awarded.

The Housing and Buildings Committee held a hearing on this bill this week and laid it over for further consideration. The bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to send staff to buildings under vacate orders to inform displaced tenants about relocation assistance, provide materials in their preferred language, and help them access their personal belongings.

The City Council held a hearing this week on a resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4, 2026. The resolution, sponsored by Speaker Julie Menin, recognizes the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence and encourages NYC to participate in anniversary celebrations including parades, festivals, fireworks, museum exhibitions, and cultural programs.

The Transportation Committee held a hearing this week on a bill tightening newsrack (newspaper box) rules and enforcement. The bill requires newsrack owners to provide email addresses, submit annual reports electronically, and repair or remove damaged racks within 7 days of notice—down from a vaguer timeline—or face removal and fines.

The Cultural Affairs Committee held a hearing this week on a resolution to make July 2 an annual "Freedom Day" in NYC, commemorating when the Continental Congress voted for independence in 1776—two days before the Declaration of Independence was finalized on July 4. The resolution was then laid over (postponed), meaning the committee did not vote it forward.

The Transportation Committee held a hearing this week on a bill requiring the city to clearly mark and publicize bus lane restrictions. Currently, drivers often don't know which streets have bus lanes or when they're active, making it hard to follow the rules. This bill would require signs on every block with restrictions and a searchable online database.

The Housing and Buildings Committee held a hearing this week on a bill that would require the city's housing portal to notify affordable housing applicants when vacant units matching their preferences become available. Currently, the city can consider applicants for these vacancies however it chooses—this bill would ensure everyone applying through the portal gets equal notice and a fair shot at the units.

The Housing and Buildings Committee held a hearing on this bill this week and laid it over for further consideration. The bill would require construction companies with sidewalk shed and scaffolding permits to repair or replace any city-owned trees they damage within six months, currently with no such requirement.

The Housing Committee held a hearing this week on a bill requiring HPD to set up free in-person help centers where New Yorkers can apply for affordable housing. The program would operate at libraries, community centers, and recreation centers citywide—at least one per neighborhood—with staff helping people fill out applications, upload documents, and understand the process. The bill was laid over for further consideration.

This bill requires NYC to create standard contract and invoice templates for all city agencies to use when hiring contractors. The goal is to make the contracting process simpler and more consistent across city government, reducing confusion for small businesses and vendors dealing with multiple agencies.

This bill updates NYC's requirements for diesel fuel used in city vehicles, shifting from biodiesel blends to renewable diesel starting July 2026. Renewable diesel produces at least 60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than standard diesel and will reduce the city's carbon footprint from its vehicle fleet.

This bill reforms how NYC decides where industrial manufacturing zones can be located by requiring stronger oversight, transparency, and stricter voting rules. It adds City Council and Public Advocate representatives to the commission, bans members with real estate conflicts of interest, requires online meeting access, and makes it harder to change existing industrial zones (now needing a two-thirds vote instead of a simple majority).

This bill makes it easier for New Yorkers with disabilities to get handicapped parking permits by creating an online application system, allowing medical certifications from nurse practitioners and physician assistants (not just doctors), and issuing free temporary permits while applications are being reviewed. It also requires at least one health office in each borough to handle certifications.

This bill requires NYC's Department of Transportation to annually review parking signs near schools, hospitals, and government buildings to remove outdated restrictions when facilities close or move. It also mandates a study every 5 years of commercial parking zones and truck loading areas to determine if restrictions should be relaxed due to low usage, with public reports on findings.

This bill requires the NYC Department of Buildings to conduct final inspections of major solar energy projects (25+ kilowatts capacity) rather than allowing private inspectors to do it. Currently, most building projects use approved private agencies for final inspections, but solar projects would now require city inspectors to verify the work is safe and compliant before projects are completed.

This bill would create a new Office of Restaurant Recovery to help NYC restaurants rebuild after COVID-19 pandemic losses. The office would coordinate recovery efforts, access to aid programs, and support services for restaurants struggling with pandemic-related financial damage.

This law requires the NYPD to create a policy making encrypted police radio communications partially accessible to the public and credentialed journalists in real-time, while protecting sensitive information like confidential sources and investigative techniques. Critical incident reports must be broadcast on unencrypted channels immediately, and the department must adopt and publish this policy within 12 months.

This bill would require the NYPD to give the Civilian Complaint Review Board direct access to body-worn camera footage, similar to what Internal Affairs currently has. The CCRB could search, review, and use footage to investigate police misconduct complaints, with exceptions for footage protected by state law.

This bill requires the city to track and publicly report how long it takes voucher holders to find and move into housing after receiving a rental assistance voucher. The city would report average lease-up times annually, broken down by voucher type, to help identify delays and improve the program's effectiveness.

This bill requires NYC to test drinking water in firehouses for PFAS chemicals every three months and install filtration systems if levels exceed 4 parts per trillion. Fireighters would have safer drinking water, and the city would report testing results publicly quarterly.

This bill requires building owners to give tenants at least 14 days' advance notice before starting major construction work, with details about the project scope, timeline, and contractor contact info. Notices must also go to tenants in adjacent buildings, and owners must file copies with the city's Office of the Tenant Advocate to create a centralized record.

This bill would require all NYC city vehicles and city-contracted vehicles to have functioning AM radio receivers within 12 months. Agencies could request exemptions if the requirement would disrupt public safety or health services. The city would track compliance and report annually to the Council.

This bill restructures NYC's youth board by reducing its size from 28 to 18 members, requiring at least 3 young people (ages 16-24) to serve, and adding new accountability measures like annual reports with policy recommendations and city responses. The changes aim to give young New Yorkers more direct voice in decisions affecting their welfare.

This bill creates a new 311 complaint category for SNAP theft, allowing New Yorkers to report stolen EBT cards and fraudulent purchases through the city's service center. The city would track these complaints, share data with the Department of Social Services, and provide affected residents with information about emergency food programs and SNAP resources.

This bill adjusts the financial disclosure thresholds that NYC city officers and employees must report annually. Instead of fixed dollar amounts ($32,000, $60,000, etc.), the thresholds will be set by the Conflicts of Interest Board, allowing them to update disclosure categories over time without requiring new legislation each time.

This bill would require NYC agencies to use email as the default method for sending official notices to residents—like hearing dates, fines, and benefit decisions—when they have an email address on file. Agencies would need to actively collect email addresses in application forms and establish systems to send notices digitally, though residents can opt out if they provide alternate contact information.

This bill requires NYC elected officials and policy-making public servants to publicly report all meetings with registered lobbyists. Each agency would post a monthly list showing who met with lobbyists, which clients they represented, and what was discussed—creating a transparent record of lobbyist access to city decision-makers.

This bill requires the Administration for Children's Services to establish review teams in each NYC borough to identify youth in secure detention who could be released early or have their cases resolved without trial. The teams will consider factors like charges, mental health, housing, and available community programs to make recommendations for pretrial release or case resolution.

This bill requires NYC's Administration for Children's Services to create and distribute a comprehensive guide listing all alternatives to incarceration and detention programs available to youth, including what services they offer, who qualifies, where they're located, and how to contact them. The guide would be shared with judges, lawyers, public defenders, and advocates to help keep more young people out of the criminal justice system.

This bill would create a new city Office of Conversion Assistance to help streamline the process of converting buildings (like offices or hotels) into housing. The office would serve as a single point of contact for developers, coordinate between city agencies, and track how many affordable housing units get created through conversions.

This bill requires the city to study whether it can create 20 new tech jobs in city government that only require an associate's degree or vocational training instead of a bachelor's degree. The study would examine costs, benefits, and how many New Yorkers could qualify for these positions.

This bill would create a new Department of Community Safety to coordinate emergency response and social services across city agencies. The department would operate 24/7 borough offices handling outreach, conflict mediation, safety patrols, and victim services—aiming to reduce reliance on police for certain calls by deploying specialized responders focused on mental health, homelessness, and violence prevention.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, which means it automatically became law. The bill requires borough presidents to provide annual equal employment opportunity trainings—including anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training—to all community board members and staff, with both daytime and evening options available starting April 2026.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires the Department of Environmental Protection to inspect catch basins on a risk-based schedule, clear clogged ones within 8 business days, and submit annual reports to track performance by neighborhood.

The Mayor's budget extender became law this week after being returned unsigned by City Hall, automatically passing the Council. The bill delays the 2027 budget submission timeline by roughly two weeks, pushing the preliminary budget deadline from early February to February 17, 2026, and cascading other budget-related deadlines through March.

The Mayor did not sign this bill, so it became law this week without their signature. The City Council enacted a ceremonial bill naming 77 streets and public places across all five boroughs after community members, public servants, historical figures, and organizations—including firefighters, police officers, educators, activists, and local businesses.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, making it law automatically. The bill requires the NYPD to create a policy for providing access to encrypted police radio communications—critical incidents will be broadcast unencrypted and in real-time, while credentialed journalists can access precinct and borough channels (except sensitive information). The NYPD has one year to implement the final policy after a public comment period.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, allowing it to become law without their signature. The law requires the Department of Transportation to study New York City's commuter van industry starting by July 1, 2027, and every four years after that. The study will examine the number of licensed and unlicensed vans operating, passenger counts, routes, impacts on streets and pedestrians, and enforcement strategies.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law without signing it this week. The NYPD must now post detailed data on all criminal complaints and arrests dating back to 2007 on its website, including offense type, suspect/victim demographics, location, and arrest outcomes. The data will be updated every six months.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, allowing it to become law automatically. The bill requires syringe service programs across NYC to provide participants with safe needle disposal containers and guidance on proper disposal practices, and mandates the city report every six months on needle collection efforts in public spaces.

The Mayor returned this bill unsigned this week, which means it automatically became law. The law requires NYC ferry terminals to post service information—including schedules, fares, and notices about free rides on the Staten Island Ferry—in multiple languages, with QR codes linking to details in the city's designated languages. This applies to both city-operated ferries at Whitehall and St. George terminals and private contracted ferry services.

The Mayor allowed this bill to become law this week without signing it. The law requires the Fire Department to submit annual reports detailing the condition, age, and maintenance history of all vehicles and equipment (like trucks, gear, and medical supplies) at every firehouse and EMS station citywide, starting one year from now.

This bill requires the NYPD to publicly report detailed information about hate crime cases, including charges filed, dismissals, bail status, and conviction outcomes. It adds case-status tracking to existing hate crime statistics the department already publishes online, giving New Yorkers visibility into how hate crimes move through the justice system.

This bill requires the Department of Homeless Services to publish annual reports showing where families with children are placed in shelters—specifically whether they stay in their original neighborhood or get placed far away. The city must break down the data by borough and by age of children, helping track whether the homeless services system keeps families close to their communities.

This bill creates a commission every four years to review and recommend salary changes for NYC's elected officials, including the Mayor, City Council members, comptroller, public advocate, borough presidents, and district attorneys. The commission would submit recommendations to the Mayor and City Council within 60 days, streamlining a process that currently happens less frequently.

This bill requires the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) to give parents and guardians a multilingual disclosure form at the start of a child protective investigation. The form must explain their rights, available legal resources, and how to contact ACS's advocacy office—helping non-English speakers navigate a critical and often confusing process.

This bill would require the Department of Homeless Services to assign a 'process navigator' to every family with children entering a shelter intake center. The navigator would help families understand procedures, complete applications, and get answers to questions—addressing a gap where families often struggle to navigate the complex shelter system without guidance.

This bill would allow the city to suspend or revoke licenses for street vendors operating illegal stoop line stands (sidewalk vending operations) after they rack up 5 or more violations in a 12-month period. Suspensions would last at least one year, and revoked vendors couldn't reapply for a year, giving the city stronger enforcement tools against repeat offenders.

This bill requires the city to establish at least one family intake center in each of New York's five boroughs within two years, with additional centers opening in underserved areas. These centers would process shelter applications for families with children and must be located near public transportation.

This bill requires the Department of Health to track and publicly report how well city-run health care facilities provide language services—like interpreters and translated forms—for patients after their visits. The data would be broken down by patient demographics to identify gaps in service for non-English speakers and people with low literacy.

The City Council approved a bill this week requiring the Department of Health to create clear guidance for child care providers applying for permits, including a visual map of the process and all required licenses from city agencies. The guidance must be posted on the city website in multiple languages and kept up to date. The bill aims to simplify what can be a confusing multi-step permitting process.

The City Council approved a bill this week that increases criminal penalties for contractors who submit false information when bidding for city contracts. The law also requires contractors to disclose detailed information about their subcontractors—including owners, addresses, and whether they're minority or women-owned businesses—and creates criminal penalties for lying about subcontractor qualifications. The bill is now awaiting the Mayor's signature.

The City Council approved a bill this week that requires the city to create an online searchable database showing details about government contracts. The system will display information about upcoming procurements, published bids, awarded contracts, and spending—helping New Yorkers and businesses see how the city spends money and what opportunities are available to bid on.

The Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing on this bill this week and laid it over for further consideration. The bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to expand tenant relocation services when buildings receive vacate orders due to safety hazards, code violations, or disease. It mandates that city representatives visit vacated buildings, inform displaced tenants about relocation assistance in their preferred language, and help them recover personal belongings.

The Housing Committee held a hearing on shared housing bill Int 0066 this week and laid it over for further consideration. The bill would create a new category of housing called 'shared housing rooming units'—small rooms (100-150 sq ft) that can house up to 2 people and must include shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. It would allow these units in new and converted apartment buildings starting January 1, 2027, with strict rules on management, safety, and prohibition of short-term rentals.

The Cultural Affairs Committee held a hearing this week on a resolution commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence on July 4, 2026, and then laid it over for further consideration. The resolution acknowledges the U.S. Declaration of Independence, New York's role in the Revolution, and notes that many groups—including women, African Americans, and Native Americans—were excluded from its promises, while celebrating the state's leadership in subsequent civil rights movements.

A City Council committee held a hearing this week on a bill to tighten newsrack regulations and enforcement in New York City. The bill requires newsrack owners to provide email addresses, submit annual reports to the city, and repair damaged racks within seven business days or face removal and fines—with stricter two-day timelines for racks that pose safety hazards.

A committee hearing was held this week on a resolution to designate July 2 as 'Freedom Day' in NYC, commemorating the Second Continental Congress's 1776 vote for independence. The bill was then laid over, meaning it remains in committee without a vote. This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal impact—it simply asks the city to recognize July 2 alongside the traditional July 4 celebration.

The Housing and Buildings Committee held a hearing on this bill this week and laid it over for further consideration. The bill would require the city's housing agency to set up in-person assistance centers at libraries, community centers, and recreation centers across all 51 community districts to help New Yorkers apply for affordable housing, starting by June 2026.

This bill requires the city to create standard contract and invoice templates for all agencies to use when working with contractors. The goal is to simplify the contracting process, reduce confusion, and make it easier for vendors to do business with the city by having consistent requirements across all departments.

This bill requires NYC city agencies to switch from biodiesel blends to renewable diesel fuel starting July 2026. Renewable diesel has a lower carbon footprint than traditional diesel and meets stricter environmental standards. The change applies to all city-owned diesel vehicles and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the city's fleet.

This bill reforms how NYC's Industrial Business Zone Boundary Commission operates by adding transparency requirements, conflict-of-interest rules, and stricter voting thresholds. It requires online posting of meetings and financial disclosures, bans lobbyists and people with real estate development interests from serving, and makes it harder to change existing industrial zones (requiring two-thirds votes instead of simple majorities). The goal is to better protect manufacturing jobs and industrial land from being converted to residential or commercial use.

This bill makes it easier for New Yorkers with disabilities to get special parking permits by creating an online application system, allowing provisional permits while applications are being processed, and expanding where medical certifications can be obtained. Currently, the process is manual and can be slow; this bill streamlines it while keeping a paper option available.

This bill requires the city to annually review parking signs near schools, hospitals, and government buildings to remove outdated restrictions when facilities close or relocate. It also mandates a comprehensive study every 5 years of commercial parking zones to determine if restrictions should be reduced due to low usage, with public reporting on findings.

This bill requires the Department of Buildings to conduct final inspections of major solar energy projects (25+ kilowatts) instead of allowing private approved agencies to do the work. It ensures city oversight of larger solar installations to verify they're safe and meet code requirements before operation.

This bill would create a temporary Office of Restaurant Recovery to help NYC restaurants rebuild after COVID-19 shutdowns and losses. The office would expire automatically, ending the program once recovery efforts are complete.