Speaker Menin outlines resolutions for vote: 9/11 curriculum, 9/11 commemoration, San Gennaro, Alvin Ailey, Carmen de la Valade, Performing Artist Tax Parity

Today, we're also going to vote on the following pieces of legislation.

Resolution 7A, sponsored by Councilmember Joann-Ariola, myself, and Councilmember Rita Joseph, will call upon the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign

legislation to incorporate a 9-11 curriculum in all New York schools.

Thank you to Katie Salina.

Resolution 6, sponsored by myself, would commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

Thank you to Regina Paul.

Resolution 82A, sponsored by Councilmember Amanda Farah-N.-Brooks-Powers, would celebrate the Feast of San Gennaro and Ferragosta Festival annually in September.

Thank you to Regina Paul.

Resolution 429, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Dr.

Nantasha Williams, would recognize the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey and honor his contributions to American dance and the founding of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Thank you to Minora Boot.

Resolution 402, sponsored by...

Deputy Speaker Dr.

Nantasha Williams would declare March 6th as Carmen de la Valade in New York City to celebrate her life and legacy and to honor her groundbreaking contributions to dance and theater.

Thank you to Regina Paul.

Resolution 237A, sponsored by Councilmember Crystal Hudson, would call on the United States Congress to pass the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025,

a bill which would increase the income limit and would make other modifications to the above-the-line tax deduction for business expenses of qualified performing artists.

Thank you to Regina Paul.