New York City Council

Summer EBT kicks off today! Providing $120 per child in grocery benefits to eligible families across New York!

To learn more: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt

Summer EBT empieza hoy!

¡Proporcionando $120 por niño en beneficios de supermercado a las familias elegibles en todo Nueva York!

Aprende más en https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt

Early voting for the NYC Primary Elections starts TODAY through June 21st!

Today is also the LAST DAY to register to vote and to request a mail-in ballot. ✉️

Make your voice heard and go out and vote! For more information visit: nycvotes.org

Yesterday was the 4th Annual Delta Day at City Hall!

Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams and Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers proudly hosted the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc for a day of advocacy, learning, and civic engagement.

Meet the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus — a diverse group of leaders representing every borough and bringing vital lived experience to City Hall.

This Pride Month, get to know the members helping ensure LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers are seen, heard and represented in the People's House.

📷 Ben Berkes/City & State NY

Read more here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2026/06/every-borough-represented-city-councils-queer-caucus/413873/

Welcome back NYC Council Alumni!

It was wonderful welcoming back so many eras of leaders who have made New York better for everyone!

They joined us as the Council held its stated meeting, where we advanced legislation that will:

✅ Support early childhood education and childcare programs and applicants by creating a study to streamline the process.

✅ Require Know-Your-Rights Signage that makes clear how immigration enforcement can access City property.

✅ Make older adult services more accessible by requiring the Department for the Aging to make information accessible through non-digital formats.

✅ Affirm Juneteenth and the City of New York’s commitment to upholding the legacy of the holiday.

To learn more about the legislation passed today, see the link in bio.

Today, Speaker Julie Menin announced “New Libraries, New Homes”, the latest proposal in the City Council’s proactive approach to increasing the city’s supply of affordable housing.

The Council is calling for a $60 million capital investment in this year’s budget to redevelop three initial library sites identified with the support of Council Members Kevin Riley, Chi Ossé, Julie Won, and Amanda Farías. Representing each of the city’s three library systems, the projects would deliver modernized libraries alongside 100% affordable housing — a win-win for neighborhoods

By identifying new opportunities, engaging communities, and advancing innovative ideas, the Council is helping chart a path toward a more affordable and livable city.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/nyregion/nyc-libraries-affordable-housing-menin.html

The wait is over. The World Cup is here. ⚽️🌎

For the next month, New York City will welcome millions of soccer fans from around the world to celebrate the beautiful game.

To mark the occasion, we’re honoring two soccer legends with new street co-namings: Pelé Way in Queens and Thierry Henry Way in Manhattan.

Thank you to Council Member Shantel Thomas-Henry, Council Member Virginia Maloney and Speaker Julie Menin for bringing these tributes to life.

Game on, New York!