In response to the announcement of proposed contracts for The Bronx and Queens borough-based jails with completion dates seven years from now, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams released the following statement.

“The announcement of delayed completion dates in the proposed contracts for the Bronx and Queens borough-based jails is concerning. The legal deadline to close Rikers is 2027, and the Administration must commit towards the investments and alternative solutions previously outlined to help improve public safety, lower the jail population, and close Rikers.

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Mayor’s FY25 Executive Budget excludes Transportation priorities

City Hall, NY – At the City Council’s Executive Budget hearing by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Council called for Mayor Adams’ investment in Fair Fares expansion, Vision Zero education and outreach, and equitable street safety infrastructure. While the Mayor’s proposed Executive Budget allocates funds for some transportation programs, it fails to adequately invest in proven solutions to make the city’s streets and transportation system more equitable and safer.

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On Friday, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams requested that the Department of Investigation’s Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD conduct an official investigation and review of the NYPD’s policies, practices, and operations on their use of social media, pursuant to Local Law 70 of 2013. The NYPD’s recent use official social media accounts have targeted public officials and members of the public in ways that can be construed as intimidating, dangerous, and veering into political activity, in conflict with City laws and policies.

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“The City has a responsibility to invest in the essential services that New Yorkers rely on and can help working- and middle-class families remain in our city. The Mayor’s Executive Budget begins to reverse a fraction of previous cuts that have proven harmful to our city’s stability and were unnecessary in the context of our resilient economy, but significant work remains ahead to ensure a city budget that advances the health, safety, and strength of our communities.

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Report finds occupational segregation that concentrates women and people of color in job titles that pay less than those consistently predominated by white and male city workers maintains persistent disparities 

City Hall, NY – Today, Speaker Adrienne Adams and the New York City Council released its 2024 Pay Disparity Report on wage disparities within New York City’s municipal workforce.

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“Housing solutions, holistic public safety programs, mental health services, and education funding are among the investments in the state budget that are pivotal to support the increased stability of our communities. New Yorkers are facing a severe housing shortage that demands urgent and comprehensive action to ensure they can afford to remain in their communities. New York City will now be better positioned to build more affordable homes and convert commercial buildings to housing.

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Council also voted to codify Cabinet for Older New Yorkers, approved creation or preservation of over 1,350 affordable housing units, and text amendment to resolve zoning conflicts for state casino applicants

City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to establish a pilot program for installing solar canopies in parking lots, as part of the city’s goal to expand sustainable infrastructure and achieve net-zero transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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 Council has invested nearly $5 million to establish New York State’s first TRCs in NYC, and is advocating for $7.2 million in baselined funding to sustain and grow centers in Fiscal Year 2025 city budget

Brooklyn, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Members celebrated the opening of a new trauma recovery center (TRC) in Coney Island, Brooklyn at the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI).

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Announcement advances key proposal from Speaker Adams’ State of the City address

City Hall, NY – Today, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced the members and structure of the New Arrivals Strategy Team, a diverse set of experts to improve the overall response to the recent immigration of our newest New Yorkers by developing solutions that promote their successful integration and economic contributions to communities across the five boroughs.

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Council Preliminary Budget Response urged increased baseline funding for program to $6 million, $19.5 million more for 15/15 Supportive Housing Program

City Hall, NY – Today, as the City announced the launch of the ‘Project Home’ pilot program, the New York City Council expressed support and renewed its call for the Administration to fulfill the $6 million budget commitment to expand the Mayor’s Office to End Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV)’s previous pilot of housing microgrants for domestic violence victims.

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