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Introduce and vote on legislation (proposed laws) having to do with all aspects of City life. Negotiate the City’s budget with the Mayor and approve its adoption. Monitor City agencies such as the Department of Education and the NYPD to …

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Council Chambers - City Hall Jointly with the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction Oversight - Examining New York City Opioid Settlement Fund Investments.

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Sep 12, 2024 · City Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to pass legislation establishing municipal efforts to acknowledge and address the legacy and impact of slavery and racial injustices in New York City. The package of legislation would establish a Truth, Healing and Reconciliation process on slavery within New York City (which had one of ...