Committee on Parks and Recreation meets May 6, 2026 — Oversight held; Int. 0822-2026 laid over
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On May 6, 2026 the New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation convened. The committee held an oversight hearing (T2026-1787) examining the Parks Department’s engagement with community-based organizations and volunteers; the oversight was filed by the committee. Introduction Int. 0822-2026, a local law to name Thierry Henry Way (Borough of Manhattan) and Pelé Way (Borough of Queens), was heard and laid over. Roll call and attendance were recorded.
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- Oversight T2026-1787 (Examining the Parks Department’s engagement with community-based organizations and volunteers): Hearing held; oversight filed by the Committee (attachments: Committee Report).
- Introduction Int.0822-2026 (Local Law to name Thierry Henry Way, Borough of Manhattan, and Pelé Way, Borough of Queens): Hearing held; Introduction was laid over by the Committee (attachments: Summary of Int. No. 822, Int. No. 822, April 16, 2026 Stated Meeting Agenda, Fiscal Impact Statement, Committee Report 5/6/26).
- Roll call recorded: Chair Ty Hankerson and members Shekar Krishnan, Linda Lee, Christopher Marte, Frank Morano, Mercedes Narcisse, Sandy Nurse, Yusef Salaam, Pierina Ana Sanchez and Sandra Ung present; Kayla Santosuosso noted as 'Parental'; Other Council Member Thomas-Henry attended.
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Committee on Parks and Recreation
Agenda
- Oversight - Examining the Parks Department’s Engagement with Community Based Organizations and Volunteers.
- A Local Law in relation to the naming of two thoroughfares and public places, Thierry Henry Way, Borough of Manhattan and Pelé Way, Borough of Queens, and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof
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- Oversight - Examining the Parks Department’s Engagement with Community Based Organizations and Volunteers.
- A Local Law in relation to the naming of two thoroughfares and public places, Thierry Henry Way, Borough of Manhattan and Pelé Way, Borough of Queens, and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof
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