The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of NYC, led by @speakermenin.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mlort2xx622gNew Yorkers, say hello to your new City Council Member!     Welcome to the Council, Carl Wilson. District 3 is in good hands.12 May 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlort2xx622ghttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mliwct7ylz2n🩷 Happy Mother's Day, New York! 🩷10 May 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mliwct7ylz2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3ml4anila252t¡Feliz Cinco De Mayo, New York! Cinco De Mayo commemorates the victory of the Battle of Puebla. Today, we celebrate the rich history and culture of Mexican in NYC and across the world.05 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4anila252thttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkxtqlr7o22kNOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 10, sponsored by Council Member Linda Lee This law amends the New York city building code, in relation to requiring construction site safety trainings related to mental health and wellness, suicide risk and prevention, and alcohol and substance-misuse. 03 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxtqlr7o22khttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkx7nidnpe25NOW IN EFFECT ✅ Local Law 2, sponsored by Speaker Julie Menin This law requires NYC DOE schools, charter schools, nonpublic primary and secondary schools, and school-based child care programs regulated by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to stock epinephrine devices.03 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkx7nidnpe25https://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mks5tvdgdp2tMay marks AAPI Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the generations of Asian American and Pacific Islander New Yorkers who have shaped our city’s culture, economy, and communities.     NYC is stronger because of our AAPI community's contributions, leadership, and resilience! 01 May 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks5tvdgdp2thttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mks3eyblfd25This Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize the enduring contributions of Jewish New Yorkers to our city’s civic, cultural, and economic life, and celebrate a community that is central to NYC’s identity. 01 May 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks3eyblfd25https://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkqap265oq2tBon Appétit! Today, Council Members tasted a selection of delicious school lunches at City Hall, in partnership with NYC Public Schools and NYCPS Office of Food & Nutrition Services. Their final review? ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐30 Apr 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqap265oq2thttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkilxuuaak2upollen count: personal27 Apr 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkilxuuaak2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkibj4nnpl24Across NYC, thousands of small, underutilized lots sit vacant or underbuilt.  We're advancing targeted Construction Code reforms to unlock up to 35,000 new homes on nearly 3,000 sites and launching a new Housing Affordability Advisory Group to help shape solutions to our city's housing crisis. 27 Apr 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkibj4nnpl24https://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkfmeubb7o2eJoin us in wishing a very happy birthday to CM Mercedes Narcisse! As a nurse, immigrant, and fierce advocate for Brooklyn’s 46th District, Council Member Narcisse has secured major investments in schools and parks and advanced major public health legislation since 2021. 🎂 26 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfmeubb7o2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkfkxfrp6y25Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to @chrismartenyc.bsky.social! From protecting community gardens to standing up for working families, Council Member Marte is a Lower East Side native who’s fought for tenants and workers, and has advanced truly affordable housing since 2022. 🥳26 Apr 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfkxfrp6y25https://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkb423t6hx2eNYC is in a generational housing crisis — with nearly 3,000 empty or underbuilt lots sitting idle. Today, Speaker Julie Menin proposed Construction Code reforms to unlock up to 35,000 new homes, backed by a new Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to shape the Council's housing agenda. 24 Apr 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb423t6hx2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mkb3usxyo22tNOW IN EFFECT    Local Law 190, sponsored by CM Farah Louis   This law would require NYC Public Schools to solicit feedback from high school students about their experiences with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.   24 Apr 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb3usxyo22thttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mk44zmubqn2gLast night, New Yorkers from across the five boroughs joined us in the People's House for our annual Sikh Heritage Month & Vaisakhi celebration! 22 Apr 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk44zmubqn2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mk3ymliamc26Today is Earth Day. Last week, the Council passed legislation to expand green space, improve water quality, reduce waste, and make our public spaces more accessible. New Yorkers deserve a city that’s greener, healthier, and built to last. 22 Apr 2026 17:13 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3ymliamc26https://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjzsuwpjbh2kLast night, our city’s Thai and Burmese communities joined us in Council Chambers to celebrate Songkran and Thingyan!21 Apr 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzsuwpjbh2khttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjxc35ctmk26First 100 days, on the ground. From community celebrations to press conferences, district tours to major milestones, Council Members have been showing up, organizing, and delivering for New Yorkers across every borough.20 Apr 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxc35ctmk26https://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjucwga2jp2k⚠️ LAST CALL ⚠️ Participatory Budgeting voting ends today! Take a few minutes to shape the future of your neighborhood: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/ 19 Apr 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjucwga2jp2khttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjq3ohk6ec2n100 days in, and this Council is off to a strong start!    Don’t just take it from us — hear from the Members themselves:17 Apr 2026 23:35 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjq3ohk6ec2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjpnyyjpfw2dPlease join us in wishing @cmjuliewon.bsky.social a very happy birthday! 🎂17 Apr 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpnyyjpfw2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjpeq6he3b2sYou decide where the money goes. Participatory Budgeting Vote Week is your opportunity to fund real projects in your neighborhood, from safer parks to better schools and improved public spaces. Just 3 days left— make your vote count: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/17 Apr 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpeq6he3b2shttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjp7xz7hfs2q100 days in, and this Council is delivering wins across the board for New Yorkers. Take a look at the numbers to see what we’ve accomplished so far!17 Apr 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp7xz7hfs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjnbbfryc22jThat’s a wrap for today’s Stated Meeting! Read on to learn more about the legislation passed today. 🧵16 Apr 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjnbbfryc22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjn7gbubep2pToday, the Council held its Stated Meeting, advancing legislation to expand green space and environmental protections across the city, increase transparency in mental health emergency response data, and enhance safety resources for nonpublic schools through expanded security funding. 16 Apr 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn7gbubep2phttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjn62ae6cn2hParticipatory Budgeting Vote Week is ending in a few days! This is your chance to decide how NYC Council funds are spent in your community— from parks and schools to libraries and public spaces. Vote online or in person: https://rnd.council.nyc.gov/PB_Voting/16 Apr 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn62ae6cn2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/council.nyc.gov/post/3mjn53gn3hs27BREAKING: Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Council is introducing legislation to support small businesses, expand public bathroom access and prepare for a major tourism surge. With 8 matches coming to the region, these bills help ensure the benefits reach communities across all five boroughs.16 Apr 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:exnzbida4vm3bbpeofeay3qz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjn53gn3hs27