Legislation

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to advertising programs and services on digital platforms used by older adults

Last action: Introduced by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation authorizing the City of New York to provide a full exemption from real property taxation to homeowners eligible for the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Last action: Introduced by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4252/A.10721, to provide for a continuation of senior citizen rent increase exemption or disability rent increase exemption benefits after a period of ineligibility due to a head of household’s temporary increase in income

Last action: Introduced by Council

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to accelerating the opening of new businesses by coordinating required inspections

Last action: Introduced by Council

A Local Law in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to conduct a study on healthcare facilities and older adults

Last action: Re-referred to Committee by Council

Resolution in support of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium’s proposal to have Hudson Canyon, the largest submarine canyon on the Atlantic coast of the United States, declared a national marine sanctuary

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.3563/A.10927, to permit other qualifying members of a household to qualify for the disability rent increase exemption

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4805/A.4984, which would shift income verification responsibilities for the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE) from local governments to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.9298 and a companion bill in the Senate, which would enact the “Next-Gen Civics Act,” providing hands-on, project-based civic education to students in grades nine through 12

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation authorizing property tax incentives for property owners who dedicate twenty percent of existing housing stock to senior citizens and individuals experiencing homelessness

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting or partially exempting seniors and certain persons with disabilities from penalties for failing to remove snow or ice from sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs and other locations

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing safety signs near schools

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs, income, and geographic location affect access to special education programs and services

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a SNAP anti-fraud officer and fraud awareness campaign

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law in relation to requiring a study on how language access needs and geographic location affect access to early elementary gifted and talented programs

Last action: Introduced by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.8995/A.9897, in relation to clarifying the definition of "tenant" to exclude squatters and making squatting a criminal trespass in the third degree

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on locations in which persons are squatting

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to adding a 311 complaint category for SNAP theft

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of signs indicating the presence of every speed camera

Last action: Referred to Comm by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to adding a 311 complaint category for SNAP theft.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)