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Council Member Narcisse on dog waste signage bill

New York City Council · Aug 13, 2026 · starts 0:42:09 · 1 min 59 sec

Council Member Narcisse speaks on Intro 880, requiring signs at park entrances about dog waste rules and fines. She also acknowledges the passing of Andre Lewis, father of Council Member Farah Louis, and thanks the Speaker for advancing the Scoop Act.

Shaun Abreu

Councilmember Narcisse, followed by Brewer.

Mercedes Narcisse

Thank you, Majority Leader.

Mercedes Narcisse

And then Jeff, wherever God lends you, universe lends you, you'll be fine with your soft-spoken words.

Mercedes Narcisse

Off topic, Councilmember.

Shaun Abreu

My apologies.

Shaun Abreu

Off topic.

Shaun Abreu

During general discussion.

Mercedes Narcisse

What was that?

Mercedes Narcisse

You can be there at my time?

Shaun Abreu

Please state the general order's calendar.

Shaun Abreu

We appreciate the love for Jeff.

Mercedes Narcisse

I just have to say congratulations.

Mercedes Narcisse

I understand.

Mercedes Narcisse

I mean, because he's going to be okay.

Mercedes Narcisse

He's going to be well.

Mercedes Narcisse

Anyway, before I get this, can I have my time reset?

Mercedes Narcisse

I want to take just a minute, even I get to the bill.

Mercedes Narcisse

Andre Lewis, rest in peace.

Mercedes Narcisse

That's all I can say.

Mercedes Narcisse

The father of Farah Lewis.

Mercedes Narcisse

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Mercedes Narcisse

Through all this that we've been going on in the park, we smell it, we see it, and we upset about it.

Mercedes Narcisse

In my park, we see it every day.

Mercedes Narcisse

The kids are, you know, hanging out on the grass, families with strollers and dog waste that somebody decided was not their problem.

Mercedes Narcisse

Park staff are out there cleaning it up early in the morning.

Mercedes Narcisse

So this bill, Intro 880, puts signs at park entrances and at playgrounds and other facilities inside the park in plain language that everyone can understand.

Mercedes Narcisse

Pick up your SHI.

Mercedes Narcisse

After yourself.

Mercedes Narcisse

Pick up after your dog.

Mercedes Narcisse

Here's the fine if you don't.

Mercedes Narcisse

The rest of the package comes at the same problems from other angles.

Mercedes Narcisse

Most dogs owners already do the right thing.

Mercedes Narcisse

These bills are for the ones counting on nobody seeing them.

Mercedes Narcisse

We know we see you.

Mercedes Narcisse

Thank you, Madam Speaker, for moving forward with the Scoop Act.

Mercedes Narcisse

It is about time for people to know you got to clean after yourself.

Mercedes Narcisse

Pick up your what?

Mercedes Narcisse

Thank you.

Shaun Abreu

Thank you, Councilmember.

Shaun Abreu

Councilmember Brewer, followed by Marano.