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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

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Jul 16, 2026

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Cultural Affairs committee approves two items

Published Jul 16, 2026

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Jul 16, 2026

Cultural Affairs committee approves two items

The committee approved a local law to require a study and report on potential art or structures to acknowledge the draft riots of 1863, and it also approved a resolution declaring August 6 annually as Fatman Scoop Recognition Day in New York City.

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Jun 30, 2026

Committee approves cultural affairs resolutions

The committee voted to approve six resolutions after hearing them in committee. One member, Althea V. Stevens, was absent.

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Jun 10, 2026

Committee approves Juneteenth recognition resolution

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations met at 250 Broadway and approved Resolution T2026-2118 recognizing the history of Juneteenth and affirming the City’s commitment to its legacy; the vote was 6 in favor, 0 opposed, with Member Althea V. Stevens absent. Other Council Member Felder attended.

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May 26, 2026

Committee on Cultural Affairs meeting summary

May 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Council Chambers - City Hall. Committee held FY2027 Executive Budget oversight hearings for Libraries and the Department of Cultural Affairs, jointly with the Committee on Finance. Members Williams, Hudson, Louis, Maloney, Ossé, Stevens and Ung were present; Council Members Schulman and Brewer also attended. The oversight hearings were held and the record was filed by the committee.

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May 13, 2026

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations — Meeting Minutes (May 13, 2026)

The New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations met on May 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Hearing Room 1, 250 Broadway, 8th Floor. Chair Nantasha M. Williams presided. Present: Williams, Hudson, Louis, Maloney, Stevens, Ung. Absent: Ossé. Other Council Members attending: Hanks, Joseph, Banks and Public Advocate Williams. The committee held an oversight hearing (T2026-1818) and considered Int. No. 220 (Int 0220-2026) and Resolutions 0082-2026, 0424-2026, 0440-2026, and 0450-2026. Several items were hearing held; the oversight was also filed, and multiple items were laid over by the committee as noted in the minutes.

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May 13, 2026

Committee approves amended resolution (Res. No. 428-A) celebrating the 2026 World Cup

At the May 13, 2026 Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations meeting (12:45 PM, 250 Broadway - 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1), Chair Nantasha M. Williams and five members approved an amendment to Res. No. 428 (adopted as Res. No. 428-A) celebrating the arrival of the 2026 World Cup in New York City. Vote: 5 affirmative (Williams, Hudson, Louis, Maloney, Ung); Ossé and Stevens absent. Council Member Hanks attended.

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Apr 29, 2026

Oversight on capital construction and related bills heard; several items laid over (April 29, 2026)

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations, chaired by Nantasha M. Williams and meeting jointly with the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and on Contracts, held an oversight hearing on capital construction contracting and cost escalation and considered three proposals: Int. No. 263 (strategic blueprint to reduce capital project durations), Int. No. 465 (study of Harlem River ferry expansion), and Res. No. 264 (requesting expanded Design-Build authority). The oversight (T2026-1669) was filed by the committee; Int. No. 263 is marked Report Required; Int. Nos. 263 and 465 and Res. No. 264 were each heard and subsequently laid over.

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Apr 27, 2026

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations — Meeting Minutes (April 27, 2026)

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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Feb 12, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations — February 12, 2026 Minutes

On February 12, 2026, the Committee held a meeting at 11:30 AM in Committee Room - City Hall. Roll call reflected members present and one member absent. The Committee advanced resolution T2026-1255 for approval by roll call.

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Feb 9, 2026

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations — Meeting Minutes (Feb 9, 2026)

On February 9, 2026 the NYC Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations held an oversight hearing on affordability in the arts and considered several ceremonial resolutions; the oversight hearing was held and filed, and listed resolutions were heard and subsequently laid over as noted.

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