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Knave cites $26.6M city commitment for Studio 54 renovation

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 0:11:03 · 43 sec

Knave says the city has committed $26.6 million, one-third from the City Council, for the first comprehensive renovation of Studio 54 in its 100-year life cycle. He thanks Council Member Wilson, Community Board 5, and Borough President Hoylman-Siegel for their support.

Christopher Nave

Thanks to the city's considerable $26.6 million commitment, with one-third of that coming from City Council, this will be the first comprehensive renovation of Studio 54 in its 100-year life cycle.

Christopher Nave

We're grateful to Councilmember Wilson and his colleagues across city government for supporting this project.

Christopher Nave

We're also appreciative of Community Board 5 and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Siegel for their support of our land use application.

Christopher Nave

I just want to say before I turn it over to Carol, among our many priorities, we are committed to honoring the legacy of Studio 54 and maintaining its tradition.

Christopher Nave

as an epicenter of creativity, connection, and artistic expression.

Christopher Nave

And I'll hand it over to Carol.