Speaker Menin outlines introductions on fatherhood, J-51, commissary, and Fair Fares

Introduction 142-A, sponsored by Councilmember Kevin Riley, would call on the New York State Legislature

to pass and the governor to sign legislation to establish a Center for Fatherhood Initiatives under the Office of Children and Family Services.

Thank you to Elizabeth Arts and to Rhea Ogasuara.

Introduction 1015A, sponsored by Councilmember Sanchez, would extend the J-51 tax abatement for certain alterations or improvements to covered residential buildings, including certain rental buildings, co-ops, and condos.

The program would now include projects completed on or after June 30, 2026, and before June 30, 2036.

Thank you to William Eck, Austin Malone, Jose Conda, Dirk Spencer, and Rhea Ogasuara.

Introduction 246A, sponsored by Councilmember Crystal Hudson, would require the Department of Correction to inform persons in custody

how much money remains in their commissary account and return all unused commissary funds in cash prior to an individual leaving the department's custody.

Introduction 248-A, sponsored also by Councilmember Crystal Hudson, would require the Commissioner of Social Services to create a streamlined process for eligible individuals to enroll in fair fairs.

Thank you to Hannah Kahn and Aminta Kilawan.

And thank you for your attention to that.

I'm now going to turn it back over to our Majority Leader.