New York City Council Archives - Harlem World Magazine

New York City Council Fails The Most Marginalized New Yorkers From Harlem To Hollis

Today, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson failed to bring Intro 2047 to a vote, despite a majority of council members supporting the bill and support from Mayor de Blasio. Continue reading

From Harlem To Hollis Adopts Zoning Rules To Advance Transit Accessibility

Mayor Bill de Blasio, the New York City Council, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the approval of Elevate Transit: Zoning for Accessibility.Continue reading

New York City Council Confirms Georgia M. Pestana As Corporation Counsel

The New York City Council today confirmed Georgia M. Pestana as New York City’s 80th Corporation Counsel. Pestana is a historic choice.Continue reading

AARP Commends NYC Council, Mayor For Increased Funding For Aging Services In FY22

AARP New York applauded the New York City Council and Mayor for agreeing on an FY22 budget that increases investments.Continue reading

NYC Council Hearing To Expand Climate Mobilization Act While Safeguarding Affordable Housing

Members and staff from WE ACT for Environmental Justice will testify in front of the New York City Council today in support of Intro 1947.Continue reading

Coalition Of Over 50 Nonprofits Calling For REFORM NYPD NOW

Over 50 nonprofit organizations – including social justice and advocacy organizations, religious congregations, and nonprofits providing vital education, health, housing, youth development.Continue reading

Uptowns Levine And Others Lead By Voting To Prohibit All Non-Tobacco Flavored E-Cigarettes

The New York City Council has voted 42-2 to ban all non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes. Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to sign the bill or allow its passage into law, according to his deputy press secretary.Continue reading

The Right Cumbo For The New Majority Leader Of The NYC Council From Harlem To Hollis

Today, Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo was appointed as the first woman of color to serve as Majority Leader of the New York City Council during the Stated Meeting.Continue reading

A Final Farewell & Thank You, From Harlem’s Melissa Mark-Viverito

Dear Neighbors:

I hope you all are having a great week so far and are keeping warm!Continue reading

Harlem Housing Development A Vote Away From Approval

Patch reports that a massive proposed development that would take up an entire East Harlem block is only one vote away from passing the city's public review process.Continue reading

New York’s Carabet Law To Be Repealed With Positive Effects From Harlem To Hollis

Resident Advisor reports that the New York City Council is expected to repeal the Cabaret Law this week. Continue reading

City Council Approves Harlem African Burial Ground Development In East Harlem

Patch reports that the New York City Council approved zoning applications for a massive development on an East Harlem site home to the former 126th Street bus depot and a 17th century African burial ground, the city Economic Development Corporation announced Wednesday.Continue reading

NY City Council Announces Rapid Response Services For Immigrants From Harlem To Hollis

Be prepared! To address the uncertainty and fear in our immigrant communities unleashed by the Trump Administration’s immigration policy changes, the New York City Council has taken additional steps to provide “rapid response” services throughout the year.Continue reading

Joint Press Conference With Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito And Other Electeds ON Hurricane Maria

Joint press conference with Harlem city council speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Mayor Bill de Blasio, and many other electeds on Hurricane Maria: Continue reading

City Council Approves Plan To Make All NYC Single Restrooms Gender-Neutral

New York City Council has passed legislation that requires all publicly accessible single-occupant bathrooms to be gender neutral, reports DNAinfo. Continue reading