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Remarks
Acting Majority Leader Krishnan Announces Rules for Stated Meeting
Shekar Krishnan states that only Council members may speak, the public must remain silent, and silent approval gestures are allowed.
New York City Council
Stated Meeting
Oct 8, 2026 · 1:25 PM ET · 1 hr 19 min
Stated Meeting Vote Land Use
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0:00:14 25 sec
CEREMONY
Council Recognizes Speaker Menin's Birthday
Krishnan notes a special birthday in the house and leads the chamber in wishing Speaker Julie Menin a happy birthday.
0:00:39 33 sec
CEREMONY
Pledge of Allegiance
Krishnan asks all present to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
0:01:13 4 min 13 sec
ROLL CALL
Roll Call of Council Members
The City Clerk calls the roll; members respond present or here. Speaker Menin is marked present.
0:05:26 4 min 50 sec
INVOCATION
Invocation by Rabbi Yossi Mendelson
Rabbi Mendelson of Congregation Machane Chodosh delivers an invocation reflecting on October 7th, his great-grandfather's activism, and the sanctity of life, asking for wisdom and compassion in deliberations.
0:10:16 1 min 19 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Schulman Honors Rabbi Mendelson
Schulman provides a biography of Rabbi Mendelson, noting his 16 years of service, educational work, and chaplaincy, and moves to spread the invocation in full upon the record.
0:11:35 13 sec
Vote
Adoption of Minutes from September 24, 2026
Council Member Paladino moves to adopt the minutes of the September 24, 2026 stated meeting as printed.
0:11:48 10 sec
Procedure
Messages, Communications, and Petitions Announced as None
The Clerk reports no messages from the Mayor, no communications from city/county/borough offices, and no petitions.
0:11:58 4 min
ROLL CALL
Roll Call Vote on Land Use Call-Up M 0092-2026 (Studio 54)
The Council votes on the land use call-up for M 0092-2026, related to Studio 54 Rehabilitation and Text Amendment. Several members request permission to vote on all matters/items. The call-up is adopted by a vote of 46 in the affirmative, 0 in the negative.
0:15:58 3 min 45 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin Recaps AI Oversight Hearing and Proposed Legislation
Speaker Menin discusses Monday's committee of the whole oversight hearing on artificial intelligence, thanking members, noting whistleblower testimony, and arguing for responsible guardrails and legislation in the absence of federal regulation.
0:19:43 1 min 8 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin Announces Expansion of Nonprofit Funding Pilot
She announces the expansion of a pilot program that expedites funding to not-for-profits to 30 days, now benefiting over 800 organizations and cutting payment timelines by 300%.
0:20:51 46 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin Announces Security Funding for Small Businesses
She announces funding for panic buttons and security cameras for small businesses, building on efforts with Attorney General Tish James to curb retail theft.
0:21:36 46 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin Commemorates October 7th Anniversary
She marks three years since the October 7th attack, remembers the 1,200 lives lost, and shares meeting with Nova Festival survivor Shalev Betan and Yunus Al-Kanwari.
0:22:22 31 sec
CEREMONY
Council Celebrates Italian Heritage Month
Speaker Menin notes the Council's celebration of Italian Heritage Month with hundreds of Italian Americans, performances, proclamations, and food.
0:22:53 26 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin Recognizes Indigenous Peoples Day
She acknowledges the upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day, the history of the Lenape people, and the nearly 200,000 indigenous people living in NYC.
0:23:19 23 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin Honors World Teachers Day
She recognizes World Teachers Day, noting nearly 100,000 public school teachers shaping 800,000 students.
0:23:41 28 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
She highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month, noting nearly 40% of felony assaults were domestic violence last year, and expresses support for survivors.
0:24:09 1 min 6 sec
CEREMONY
Speaker Menin Welcomes Student Voice NYC Leadership Team
She welcomes students from the Student Voice NYC Citywide Leadership Team and their mentor Lynette Townsley, listing participating schools and districts.
0:25:15 3 min 33 sec
Procedure
Speaker Menin Outlines Land Use Items for Vote
She lists several land use items including Sojourner Truth MAPS rezoning, 158-06 Northern Boulevard, 69-67 108th Street, 21-31 46th Avenue, 132 Melrose Street, Fort Hamilton Mews, Park Avenue Brooklyn, and 289 Kent Avenue, noting modifications for deeper affordability.
0:28:48 28 sec
Procedure
Speaker Menin Outlines Finance Items for Vote
She describes two pre-considered resolutions sponsored by Council Member Linda Lee establishing 40-year Article 11 tax exemptions for buildings in several districts.
0:29:16 2 min 15 sec
Procedure
Speaker Menin Outlines Legislation for Vote
She lists resolutions and introductions: Res 458 (Little Yemen cultural district), Res 646 (Hindu American Awareness Month), Intro 489A (towing database), Intro 684 (gifted and talented access study), Res 328 (tax credit for construction-affected businesses), and Intro 799 (loans for construction-affected small businesses).
0:31:32 37 sec
Procedure
Majority Leader Krishnan Opens General Orders Discussion
Krishnan takes over, notes rules for general orders, and grants a limited exception for Deputy Speaker Williams and Council Member Lee to recognize delegations, then calls on Council Member Zhuang.
0:32:08 1 min 32 sec
Remarks
Council Member Zhuang Urges Support for Intro 684 on Gifted and Talented Access
Zhuang speaks in favor of Intro 684, which requires data collection on language access and geographic location affecting access to early elementary gifted and talented programs, emphasizing equity for immigrant and low-income families.
0:33:41 47 sec
CEREMONY
Deputy Speaker Williams Welcomes Youth Empowerment Day Participants
Williams welcomes young people from schools across Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx for Youth Empowerment Day, thanking mentors and organizations.
0:34:28 1 min 14 sec
Remarks
Council Member Banks Supports Intro 684 on Gifted and Talented Access
Banks speaks in favor of Intro 684, arguing families should not need money or connections to access quality education, and thanks Council Member Zhuang for her leadership.
0:35:42 1 min 30 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Lee Welcomes Delegation from Gangnam, Korea
Lee recognizes a delegation from Gangnam, Korea, including Chairman Min Jae-jin Lee and Representatives Jong-Won Lee and Hee-Ok Yum, and discusses exchange of ideas between cities.
0:37:12 1 min 48 sec
Remarks
Council Member Vernikov Advocates for Intro 489A on Towing Database
Vernikov explains Intro 489A, which creates a centralized online database for towed vehicles and an opt-in notification system, thanking colleagues and agencies for their work.
0:39:00 2 min 21 sec
Remarks
Council Member Restler Supports Land Use Actions in District 33
Restler asks colleagues to support two land use actions in District 33 that will generate over 700 housing units and 2,500 school seats, including the Park Avenue rezoning and 289 Kent Avenue, thanking property owners for community partnerships.
0:41:21 1 min 16 sec
Procedure
Committee Reports and Coupling on General Orders
The Clerk reads reports from Committees on Education, Finance, Land Use, Public Safety, and Small Business, and the Speaker couples various items on the general orders calendar.
0:42:37 24 sec
ROLL CALL
Roll Call Vote on General Orders Calendar (Part 1)
The Clerk begins roll call on all items coupled on the general orders calendar. Several members vote aye.
0:43:02 7 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brooks-Powers Votes Aye and Congratulates Colleagues
Brooks-Powers votes aye and congratulates all colleagues passing bills today.
0:43:08 2 min 20 sec
Remarks
Roll Call Continues and Council Member Feliz Explains Vote on Intro 489A
The Clerk continues roll call. Council Member Feliz requests permission to explain his vote, then describes the stress of having a car towed without notice and praises Intro 489A for creating an online database to locate towed vehicles.
0:45:29 53 sec
Remarks
Roll Call Continues and Council Member Morano Explains Vote
The Clerk continues roll call. Council Member Morano votes aye on all and congratulates colleagues passing bills, especially Council Member Vernikov, noting the value of Republican-authored bills.
0:46:21 23 sec
Remarks
Roll Call Continues and Council Member Epstein Explains Vote
The Clerk continues roll call. Council Member Epstein votes aye on all except Intro 489A, on which he abstains.
0:46:44 15 sec
Remarks
Roll Call Continues and Council Member Paladino Explains Vote
The Clerk continues roll call. Council Member Paladino votes aye on all and agrees with Council Member Morano, offering three cheers.
0:46:59 28 sec
Remarks
Roll Call Continues and Council Member Salaam Explains Vote
The Clerk continues roll call. Council Member Salaam congratulates those passing bills, thanks co-sponsors of his bill Intro 799A, and votes aye on all.
0:47:27 10 sec
Remarks
Roll Call Continues and Council Member Justin Sanchez Explains Vote
The Clerk continues roll call. Council Member Justin Sanchez votes aye, commenting on Frank Morano's 'radical rewriting of history.'
0:47:37 1 min 7 sec
Remarks
Roll Call Continues and Council Member Wong Explains Vote
The Clerk continues roll call. Council Member Wong agrees with colleagues, congratulates Minority Whip Vernikov, votes aye on all, and wishes everyone a happy Columbus Day.
0:48:44 38 sec
VOTE OUTCOME
General Orders Calendar Adopted with One Abstention
Speaker Menin votes aye, and the Majority Leader announces all items adopted 47-0-0, except Intro 489A adopted 46-0-1.
0:49:22 16 sec
Procedure
Bills Referred to Committee; Council Moves to Resolutions
The Speaker announces all bills have been referred to committee, and the Majority Leader moves into discussion of resolutions, calling on Council Member Aldebol.
0:49:38 1 min 55 sec
Remarks
Council Member Aldebol Advocates for Little Yemen Cultural District
Aldebol speaks in support of Resolution 458A, designating Little Yemen in the East Bronx as an official New York State cultural district, highlighting the Yemeni community's contributions and the need to combat Islamophobia.
0:51:33 1 min 12 sec
Remarks
Council Member Farias Supports Hindu American Awareness Month Resolution
Farias speaks in support of Resolution 646, declaring October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month, and also supports Resolution 458A for Little Yemen cultural district.
0:52:45 11 sec
Procedure
Council Moves to Voice Votes on Resolutions
The Majority Leader announces the voice vote procedure and begins reading resolutions into the record.
0:52:56 23 sec
VOICE VOTE
Voice Vote on Resolution 328: Tax Credit for Construction-Affected Businesses
The Council reads and approves Resolution 328, calling on the NY State Legislature to pass a tax credit for businesses negatively affected by infrastructure construction. The ayes have it.
0:53:19 23 sec
VOICE VOTE
Voice Vote on Resolution 458A: Little Yemen Cultural District
The Council reads and approves Resolution 458A, calling on the Governor to sign legislation designating Little Yemen as a cultural district. The ayes have it.
0:53:42 15 sec
VOICE VOTE
Voice Vote on Resolution 646: Hindu American Awareness Month
The Council reads and approves Resolution 646, declaring October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month. The ayes have it.
0:53:57 24 sec
Procedure
Majority Leader Krishnan Opens General Discussion
Krishnan reminds members to stick to time limits and calls on Council Member Farrah Louis.
0:54:20 1 min 47 sec
Remarks
Council Member Louis Urges Support for Black Women's Reproductive Health Bills
Louis speaks about the crisis of uterine fibroids affecting Black women, urging support for Intro 1113 (provider training) and Intro 1114 (annual reporting on cervical and ovarian cancer screenings).
0:56:08 49 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Banks Recognizes Youth Empowerment Month and Students
Banks recognizes Youth Empowerment Month, welcomes students from PAT High School in his district, and thanks educators and mentors.
0:56:57 59 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Banks Honors Mighty Sparrow
Banks offers condolences on the passing of Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow, noting his impact on Trinidadian and Caribbean communities.
0:57:56 1 min 24 sec
Remarks
Council Member Wilson Introduces Intro 1130 on AI Advertising Transparency
Wilson introduces Intro 1130, requiring AI model advertisements to disclose independent safety validation and prohibiting false safety claims, citing concerns from the AI hearing.
0:59:20 1 min 15 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Santosuosso Highlights Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Santosuosso shares the story of her constituent Connor, a child with Down syndrome, to mark Down Syndrome Awareness Month and advocate for early support services.
1:00:34 1 min 9 sec
Remarks
Council Member Joseph Introduces Intro 1111 on Medicaid Reimbursement for School Services
Joseph introduces Intro 1111, requiring the NYC Public Schools to report quarterly on Medicaid reimbursement for services to students with disabilities, to ensure transparency and recover funds.
1:01:43 59 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Joseph Honors Mighty Sparrow
Joseph adds the Haitian community's voice to the farewell for Mighty Sparrow, recalling his 2004 Carnegie Hall performance celebrating Haiti's bicentennial and his role in Caribbean unity.
1:02:42 1 min 50 sec
Remarks
Council Member Schulman Introduces Intro 1124 on Food Protection Certification Renewal
Schulman introduces Intro 1124, requiring food protection course certifications to be renewed every five years to ensure food service managers have up-to-date knowledge.
1:04:32 40 sec
Remarks
Council Member Maloney Introduces Intro 1115 on AI Liability
Maloney introduces Intro 1115, giving New Yorkers a path to court when AI companies fail to put reasonable safeguards against foreseeable third-party misuse.
1:05:12 34 sec
Remarks
Council Member Maloney Introduces Bill on Seaplane Noise Monitoring
Maloney introduces a bill to install sound meters near seaplane bases and publicly report noise data, responding to constituent complaints about seaplane noise along the East River.
1:05:46 57 sec
Remarks
Council Member Riley Introduces Intro 1121 on Reentry for Justice-Involved Youth
Riley introduces Intro 1121, establishing a program to support justice-involved youth ages 13-24 transitioning from custody to education, employment, or vocational training.
1:06:43 20 sec
Remarks
Council Member Riley Introduces Intro 1122 on Employee Resource Groups
Riley introduces Intro 1122, directing DCAS to assess and strengthen Employee Resource Groups across city government.
1:07:03 42 sec
Remarks
Council Member Riley Introduces Intro 1123 on Whistleblower Protection for AI Risks
Riley introduces Intro 1123, strengthening whistleblower protections for city employees who report AI-related conduct posing risks to public health or safety.
1:07:45 1 min 39 sec
Remarks
Council Member Farias Introduces Intro 1106 on Domestic Violence Reporting
Farias introduces Intro 1106, requiring the NYPD to expand annual domestic violence reporting with detailed breakdowns by demographics, geography, and language, while protecting survivor identities.
1:09:24 39 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Brewer Recognizes Interns and Notes Gloria Steinem Service
Brewer introduces three interns and announces the upcoming invitation-only service for Gloria Steinem.
1:10:04 2 min 6 sec
Remarks
Council Member Morano Introduces Intro 1117 on Community Impact Statements for Transient Hotels
Morano introduces Intro 1117, requiring developers converting properties to transient hotels to prepare a community impact statement on traffic, emergency response, infrastructure, and neighborhood fit before permits are issued.
1:12:10 1 min 12 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brooks-Powers Introduces Intro 1104 on Youth Rights in Probation Intake
Brooks-Powers introduces Intro 1104, requiring the Department of Probation to provide written notice and explain rights before intake interviews for youth accused of crimes.
1:13:22 50 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brooks-Powers Introduces Intro 1103 on Probation Officers as Uniformed
Brooks-Powers introduces Intro 1103, recognizing probation officers as uniformed officers for collective bargaining to address pay and working condition disparities.
1:14:12 28 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Brooks-Powers Recognizes Lynette Townsley and Youth
Brooks-Powers recognizes Lynette Townsley, Youth Subcommittee Chair of Community Board 12, and welcomes young people from Southeast Queens.
1:14:40 1 min 52 sec
Remarks
Council Member Epstein Introduces Intro 1105, the Power Act
Epstein introduces Intro 1105, the Power Act, which creates a private right of action for consumer protection and expands protections for small businesses, tenants, homeowners, and workers against predatory practices.
1:16:31 1 min 47 sec
Remarks
Council Member Restler Introduces Resolution Defending Canada
Restler introduces a resolution defending Canada against hostile rhetoric from the White House, highlighting Canada as a major trading partner and source of tourism and culture for New York City.
1:18:19 24 sec
CEREMONY
Council Member Nurse Welcomes New Fellow Leslie Gomez
Nurse welcomes new fellow Leslie Gomez, a former intern, to the Council.
1:18:43 25 sec
Procedure
Meeting Adjourned
Majority Leader Carr concludes general discussion, Speaker Menin adjourns the stated meeting, and the gavel is banged.