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Voice vote on Resolution 15 - Freedom Day

New York City Council · Jun 30, 2026 · starts 2:45:42 · 21 sec

Abreu reads Resolution 15 declaring July 2nd annually as Freedom Day, commemorating the Second Continental Congress vote for independence in 1776. The ayes have it.

Shaun Abreu

Resolution 15 declares July 2nd annually in the city of New York as Freedom Day to commemorate the anniversary of the vote of the Second Continental Congress to declare independence from Great Britain in 1776.

Shaun Abreu

All those in favor say aye.

Shaun Abreu

All opposed say nay.

Shaun Abreu

Any abstentions?

Shaun Abreu

The ayes have it.