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Committee on Parks and Recreation

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Jun 30, 2026

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Parks and Recreation committee advances items

Published Jun 30, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2026

Parks and Recreation committee advances items

The Committee on Parks and Recreation held a vote meeting and advanced several items, including a land-use introduction and a resolution. One introduction was amended by the committee before approval.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Committee on Parks and Recreation meeting summary

The committee held hearings on six proposed local laws concerning tree mapping and maintenance, street/park name history, and dog-waste/composting programs; each introduction was laid over for further consideration. Chair Ty Hankerson and the listed members were present, with Council Member Brewer also attending.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Parks and Recreation budget oversight hearing

The Committee on Parks and Recreation held a joint oversight hearing with the Committee on Finance to review the Department of Parks and Recreation as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget (T2026-1901). The committee recorded attendance and filed the oversight hearing record and attached Department materials.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Committee approves Int. 0822-2026 to name Thierry Henry Way and Pelé Way

On May 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM the New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation (Chair: Ty Hankerson) held a hearing and approved Intro. No. 0822-2026, a local law to name two thoroughfares — "Thierry Henry Way" (Borough of Manhattan) and "Pelé Way" (Borough of Queens) — with repeal upon expiration. The motion to approve passed by roll call.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Committee on Parks and Recreation meets May 6, 2026 — Oversight held; Int. 0822-2026 laid over

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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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation approves proposed amendments for Int. Nos. 0577-2026-A, 0740-2026-A, 0805-2026-A, and 0806-2026-A

On April 15, 2026, the Committee on Parks and Recreation held a meeting (1:15 PM) at 250 Broadway (8th Floor, Hearing Room 3). The committee conducted roll call and approved multiple proposed local law introductions and their committee amendments, including voting outcomes for each item.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation holds hearings; several introductions laid over

On April 1, 2026, the Committee on Parks and Recreation convened at 250 Broadway (Hearing Room 1). Roll call showed most members present, with Nurse and Santosuosso absent. The committee held hearings for Int 0577-2026, Int 0740-2026, Int 0806-2026, and Int 0805-2026, and laid over those matters after the hearings. Other scheduled agenda items included a wildlife management plan (T2026-1506) and a cool pavements pilot program for parks and playgrounds (T2026-1507).

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Committee on Parks and Recreation — Meeting Minutes (March 23, 2026)

The Committee on Parks and Recreation met March 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM in Hearing Room 2, 250 Broadway. The meeting (T2026-1376) was a budget and oversight hearing with the Department of Parks & Recreation addressing the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, the Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027–2030, and the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report. Chair Ty Hankerson and all listed committee members were present; additional Council Members attended. Attachments from the Department of Parks & Recreation were entered and the oversight was filed by the Committee.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation Holds Oversight Hearing on Tree Stock

The Committee on Parks and Recreation convened on March 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1 for an oversight item titled “Ensuring the Long-Term Health and Growth of the City’s Tree Stock.” The hearing was held by the committee and the committee report was filed by the committee.

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Briefing

Dec 4, 2025

Committee on Parks and Recreation Approves Multiple Introductions and Resolution on December 4, 2025

The New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation held a meeting on December 4, 2025, chaired by Shekar Krishnan with full attendance. The committee reviewed and approved several legislative items including Int. Nos. 988, 1058, 1059, 1425, and Resolution No. 469, each with amendments and fiscal impact statements. All motions were approved unanimously by roll call vote.

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Briefing

Oct 16, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes - October 16, 2025

The Committee on Parks and Recreation of the New York City Council held a joint meeting with the Committees on General Welfare and Health on October 16, 2025, chaired by Shekar Krishnan. The meeting included roll call, discussion of Int. No. 1408, and Resolution No. 775, with hearings held and items laid over for further consideration.

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Briefing

Sep 29, 2025

Oversight Hearing on Parks Department Contracting Practices and Vendor Accountability

The New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation met jointly with the Committee on Contracts on September 29, 2025, to conduct an oversight hearing focused on the Parks Department's contracting practices and vendor accountability. The hearing included presentations, testimony, and a committee report, concluding with the filing of the oversight.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2025

Committee on Parks and Recreation Approves Naming of 128 Thoroughfares and Public Places

The New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation met on July 14, 2025, and approved the naming of 128 thoroughfares and public places across the city’s boroughs, as well as the repeal of several sections of prior local laws.

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Briefing

Jun 30, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation Approves Local Laws to Expand Playground and Indoor Basketball Court Access

On June 30, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation, chaired by Shekar Krishnan, unanimously approved two local laws: one requiring an annual report to expand public access to school playgrounds, prioritizing environmental justice areas; and another mandating posting of information and a study on improving access to indoor basketball courts during inclement weather.

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