August 16, 2026
Council backs stricter outdoor dining cleanup rules
The proposal would require sidewalk and roadway dining operators to keep setups clear of trash, graffiti, vermin, food scraps, and other unsanitary conditions.
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Every Sundays edition for New York, NY in 2026. 5 weekly recaps of council, school board, and planning board decisions. Latest in 2026: Council backs stricter outdoor dining cleanup rules.
August 2, 2026
Council approves UBT tax credit over six no votes
The New York City Council passed Intro 972A by a 43-6 vote, backing a tax change supporters said would reduce city personal income tax for residents.
Read full edition →July 26, 2026
Council members mark three recent street co-namings
Floor remarks turned to memory this week, as Gale A. Brewer and Frank Morano highlighted three street co-namings honoring Cecil Richards, Dorothy Day, and John Hudson Dilgen.
Read full edition →July 19, 2026
Council adopts FY2027 budget and related measures
The New York City Council closed out June 30 by adopting the FY2027 budget package and a long list of related items, with several votes splitting 45-6 or 44-7.
Read full edition →July 5, 2026
Council pushes $2 million for pet care
City Council members and animal advocates want $1 million for pet food pantries and $1 million for spay-neuter services in the next city budget.
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