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May 22, 2026

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Briefing
Mar 26, 2026

New York City Council Stated Meeting (March 26, 2026): Consent actions, agenda adoption, and introductions referred to committees

The New York City Council convened at City Hall. Council adopted the March 10, 2026 minutes as printed. The Council advanced several Mayor/OMB communications and approved multiple Land Use call-ups and a consent agenda of items, referring adopted matters to relevant committees (including Committee on Land Use and related subcommittees). Multiple introductions and resolutions were included, with some coupled on the General Orders Calendar and others referred to standing committees.

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Briefing
Mar 25, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Land Use meeting (March 25, 2026)

The Committee on Land Use held hearings on multiple land use applications. For each application listed in the provided minutes excerpt (LU 0035-2026 through LU 0043-2026, plus LU 0047-2026 and T2026-1524), the minutes state a motion to approve with a companion resolution, with approval by roll call.

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Briefing
Mar 25, 2026

New York City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions — March 25, 2026 (LU 0035-2026, LU 0036-2026, LU 0037-2026, T2026-1524)

A scheduled meeting held at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2. Roll call recorded Marte, Avilés, Hanks, and Nurse present; Feliz absent; Ossé and Thomas-Henry medical. The committee approved four items by roll-call vote (LU 0035-2026, LU 0036-2026, LU 0037-2026, T2026-1524).

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Briefing
Mar 3, 2026

New York City Council Subcommittee hearing held for LU 0035-2026, LU 0036-2026, and LU 0037-2026; LU 0035-2026 and LU 0037-2026 laid over

On March 3, 2026, the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions held land use applications LU 0035-2026, LU 0036-2026, and LU 0037-2026; LU 0035-2026 and LU 0037-2026 were laid over by the subcommittee. Roll call listed Marte, Feliz, Ossé, and Thomas-Henry present; Avilés, Hanks, and Nurse absent. Other Council Members attending: Restler and Wong.

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Briefing
Feb 24, 2026

New York City Council meeting summary

The Council adopted the consent agenda, approved multiple land use applications (several with modifications and referrals to the City Planning Commission), approved a number of introductory bills and committee reports (including transportation and education items), referred mayoral communications and budget-related messages to committee, and adopted at least one standalone resolution. Proceedings were adjourned to the next stated meeting.

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Briefing
Feb 23, 2026

Committee on Land Use meeting minutes (remote hearing) — February 23, 2026

The Committee on Land Use held a remote hearing on February 23, 2026. Multiple land use applications (LU 0001-2026 through LU 0034-2026, as reflected in the minutes) were heard and approved by committee action, including some approvals with modifications and/or referral to CPC. Roll call voting is recorded for certain items, including approvals with companion resolution and instances of abstention (Carr). Specific application details beyond approval mechanics are not fully available in the provided minutes excerpt.

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Briefing
Feb 23, 2026

Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions subcommittee meeting—land use items approved on consent

On February 23, 2026 (remote hearing, virtual room 1), the New York City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions held roll-call votes approving multiple land use applications (LU 0001-2026 through LU 0016-2026, plus LU 0031-2026 and LU 0032-2026). Several items were approved by the subcommittee with modifications and referred to CPC; all votes recorded show 7 affirmative votes.

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Briefing
Jan 27, 2026

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings, Resiliency and Dispositions — Meeting Minutes (January 27, 2026)

Meeting held January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM at 250 Broadway, Hearing Room 1. Chair Christopher Marte presided. Roll call recorded six members present, one absent. The subcommittee held hearings on LU 0001-2026 through LU 0016-2026 and T2026-0121/T2026-0122; the items were laid over by the committee.

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Briefing
Jan 15, 2026

New York City Council Stated Meeting (Jan. 15, 2026) — Roll Call, Invocation, Consent Items, and Land Use Call-Ups

The New York City Council held a stated meeting at City Hall. Actions included adopting prior minutes, considering mayoral communications for referral, appointing council leadership positions, approving multiple land use call-ups by consent (and referring them to the Committee on Land Use and relevant subcommittees), and coupling multiple committee-related resolutions on the General Orders Calendar. The meeting was adjourned to January 29, 2026.

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Briefing
Nov 25, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Land Use Meeting Minutes – November 25, 2025

The Committee on Land Use held a meeting on November 25, 2025, reviewing multiple land use applications, with most approved by committee with companion resolutions or modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission.

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Briefing
Nov 25, 2025

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions Meeting - November 25, 2025

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions held a meeting on November 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM at 250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 3. Chair Kamillah M. Hanks presided over the meeting with six members present. The subcommittee reviewed nine land use applications (LU 0364-2025, LU 0414-2025, LU 0415-2025, LU 0416-2025, LU 0417-2025, LU 0418-2025, LU 0419-2025, LU 0420-2025, LU 0421-2025, and LU 0433-2025). Six applications were approved by roll call vote with six affirmative votes and one non-voting member. Two applications were laid over.

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Briefing
Nov 13, 2025

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2025

The New York City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions met on November 13, 2025, to hear multiple land use applications primarily concerning landmark designations in Manhattan and site acquisitions for park use in Brooklyn and Queens. All applications were heard and subsequently laid over by the subcommittee for further consideration.

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Briefing
Nov 12, 2025

New York City Council Meeting Summary - November 12, 2025

The New York City Council convened with 45 members present, addressing multiple local laws, zoning amendments, tax exemptions, and resolutions including mayoral vetoes and public reports. Key approvals involved business improvement district funding increases, zoning changes across boroughs, and studies on burial capacity and pay equity.

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Briefing
Oct 29, 2025

New York City Council Stated Meeting Addresses Land Use, Consumer Protection, and Public Health Legislation

The New York City Council convened on October 29, 2025, with 47 members present, to adopt minutes, receive mayoral communications, and consider a broad agenda including land use applications, local laws on consumer and worker protection, public health initiatives, and resolutions on business improvement districts and tax matters.

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Briefing
Oct 29, 2025

Subcommittee Approves Multiple Land Use Applications

The New York City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions held a meeting on October 29, 2025, where several land use applications were approved by roll call vote, covering projects in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens.

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Briefing
Oct 29, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Land Use Meeting Minutes – October 29, 2025

The Committee on Land Use reviewed and acted on multiple land use applications, including rezonings, urban development projects, and special permits, with most applications approved with companion resolutions or modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission. The committee also disapproved one application for a sidewalk café.

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Briefing
Oct 29, 2025

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Approves Multiple Land Use Applications with Modifications on October 29, 2025

The New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises met on October 29, 2025, to consider several land use applications primarily related to the Long Island City Neighborhood Plan and other rezoning and property disposition proposals. All applications were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission, except one sidewalk café application which was disapproved.

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Briefing
Oct 9, 2025

New York City Council Adopts Multiple Local Laws and Resolutions on October 9, 2025

The New York City Council convened on October 9, 2025, with 49 members present, passing a series of local laws and resolutions addressing pay equity, contract management, housing, public health, zoning, and administrative reforms. Key legislative actions included amendments to the administrative code on pay data reporting, pay equity studies, contract disbursements to nonprofits, air conditioning in homeless shelters, rent contribution limits, cooling tower inspections, and zoning map amendments for various development projects.

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Briefing
Oct 9, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Land Use Approves Multiple Rezoning and Development Applications

The Committee on Land Use met on October 9, 2025, to review and vote on several land use applications, including rezoning proposals, urban development action area designations, and property tax exemption requests. The majority of applications were approved with companion resolutions or modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission.

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Briefing
Oct 9, 2025

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Approves Jamaica Neighborhood Plan and Multiple Rezoning Applications

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held a meeting on October 9, 2025, to consider seven land use applications. The subcommittee approved five applications with modifications, including the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan (three related applications), the 535 Morgan Avenue Rezoning in Brooklyn, and the Station Plaza Jamaica City Map Changes. One application regarding 74 Bogart Street Rezoning was laid over for further consideration.

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Briefing
Oct 8, 2025

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions Approves Multiple Land Use Applications

The New York City Council's Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions met on October 8, 2025, to consider and approve several land use applications related to housing development and property tax exemptions in the Bronx and Queens.

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Briefing
Sep 30, 2025

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions Meeting Minutes – September 30, 2025

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions held a meeting on September 30, 2025, to review multiple land use applications, including redevelopment projects in the Bronx and Queens, with all applications heard and laid over for further consideration.

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Briefing
Sep 25, 2025

New York City Council Meeting Addresses Land Use, Local Laws, and Resolutions on September 25, 2025

The New York City Council convened with 48 members present to discuss and approve multiple land use applications, local laws, and resolutions including zoning changes, historic landmark designations, tenant protections, environmental sustainability, and public safety measures.

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Briefing
Sep 18, 2025

Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions Meeting - September 18, 2025

The Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions held a meeting on September 18, 2025, at City Hall in New York, NY. The subcommittee, chaired by Kamillah M. Hanks, reviewed six land use applications. Two applications (LU 0343-2025 and LU 0344-2025) related to the (Former) Whitney Museum of American Art were approved by the subcommittee with all seven members voting affirmatively. Four additional applications (LU 0345-2025, LU 0346-2025, LU 0363-2025, and LU 0364-2025) were laid over by the subcommittee for further consideration.

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