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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations — Meeting Minutes (April 27, 2026)
New YorkApr 27, 20262 min read
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The New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations met on April 27, 2026; the committee held hearings on an oversight item and several introductions/resolutions, filed the oversight, required a report for Int. 0496-2026, and laid over multiple resolutions for later consideration.
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- Roll call: Present — Williams, Hudson, Louis, Maloney, Stevens, Ung. Absent — Ossé. Other Council Member attending — Salaam.
- T2026-1521 (Oversight: The Status of the NYC Junior Ambassadors Program and Potential for Expansion): Hearing held by committee; oversight was filed by the committee (attachment: Committee Report).
- Int. 0496-2026 (Local law for a study and report on installation of potential structures to acknowledge the Draft Riots of 1863): Hearing held by committee; report required; introduction was subsequently laid over by the committee (attachments include summary, memorandum in support, fiscal impact statement, committee report).
- Res. 0371-2026 (Fatman Scoop Recognition Day): Hearing held by committee; resolution was laid over (attachments: Res. No. 371; committee report).
- Res. 0402-2026 (Carmen de Lavallade Day): Hearing held by committee; resolution was laid over (attachments: Res. No. 402; committee report).
- Res. 0428-2026 (Celebrating arrival of the 2026 World Cup in the City of New York): Hearing held by committee; resolution was laid over (attachments: Res. No. 428; committee report).
- Res. 0429-2026 (Recognizing the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey): Hearing held by committee; resolution was laid over (attachments: Res. No. 429; committee report).
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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Apr 27, 2026, 12:00 AM250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1scheduled
Agenda
- Oversight - Oversight - The Status of the NYC Junior Ambassadors Program and Potential for Expansion.
- A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the installation of potential structures to acknowledge the Draft Riots of 1863
- Resolution declaring August 6 annually as Fatman Scoop Recognition Day in the City of New York and celebrating the signature style that he brought to every musical collaboration and the inimitable energy he brought to every audience
- Resolution declaring March 6 as Carmen de Lavallade Day in the City of New York to celebrate her life and legacy and to honor her groundbreaking contributions to dance and theater as well as her role in advancing diversity and artistic excellence in the performing arts
- Resolution celebrating the arrival of the 2026 World Cup in the City of New York
- Resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey and honoring his contributions to American dance and the founding of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Roll Call
- Agenda Item
- Resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey and honoring his contributions to American dance and the founding of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Resolution celebrating the arrival of the 2026 World Cup in the City of New York
- Resolution declaring March 6 as Carmen de Lavallade Day in the City of New York to celebrate her life and legacy and to honor her groundbreaking contributions to dance and theater as well as her role in advancing diversity and artistic excellence in the performing arts
- Resolution declaring August 6 annually as Fatman Scoop Recognition Day in the City of New York and celebrating the signature style that he brought to every musical collaboration and the inimitable energy he brought to every audience
- A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the installation of potential structures to acknowledge the Draft Riots of 1863
- Oversight - Oversight - The Status of the NYC Junior Ambassadors Program and Potential for Expansion.
Documents from this meeting
- Minuteshttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/4/22382_M_Committee_on_Cultural_Affairs%2C_Libraries_and_International_Relations_26-04-27_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- Agendahttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/4/22382_A_Committee_on_Cultural_Affairs%2C_Libraries_and_International_Relations_26-04-27_Committee_Agenda.pdf
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