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Every published summary we have tied to Economic Development in New York, grouped into one page so residents can follow the issue without digging through individual meetings.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Briefing
Jun 26, 2026

Oversight on Green Economy and Jobs

The Committee on Workforce Development, jointly with the Committee on Economic Development, held an oversight hearing on Implementing the Green Economy Action Plan (T2026-2047). Chair Julie Won, Council Members Tiffany L. Cabán and Shahana K. Hanif were present; Harvey D. Epstein and Phil Wong were absent. The committee recorded that the oversight hearing was held and subsequently filed.

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Briefing
Jun 26, 2026

Economic Development committee reviews Green Economy Plan

The New York City Council Committee on Economic Development, chaired by Virginia Maloney, met jointly with the Committee on Workforce Development on June 26, 2026 for an oversight hearing (T2026-2046) on implementing the Green Economy Action Plan. The committee held the hearing and filed the oversight record. Present: Maloney, Avilés, Farías and Thomas-Henry; Absent: Banks, Gutiérrez and Riley.

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Briefing
Jun 17, 2026

Zoning subcommittee holds hearings, lays over cases

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises met June 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM (250 Broadway, Hearing Room 3). Chair Farah N. Louis presided; Council Members Carr, Encarnación, Felder, Salaam, Sanchez and Thomas-Henry were present, and Members Farías and Schulman were absent. Six land-use applications (LU 0094–0099) received hearings and were subsequently laid over for further consideration.

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Briefing
Jun 11, 2026

City Council adoptions

The New York City Council met in the Council Chambers with 50 members present and approved a large consent agenda including multiple introductory bills and resolutions, and a series of land use applications (LU 0081–LU 0090). The Council voted separately on Int. No. 55-A, which passed 44-6. Several resolutions (including Res. Nos. 0165, 0365-A, 0421-A, and 0508) were adopted by voice vote, and numerous new introductions were referred to committees for further review.

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Briefing
May 29, 2026

Committee on Finance meeting summary

The Committee on Finance convened a joint FY2027 Executive Budget oversight hearing with the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Consumer and Worker Protection, and Economic Development. The hearing included attachments/testimony from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and the Economic Development Corporation. Roll call recorded 12 members present, 5 absent, and 4 other Council Members attending. The committee noted that the oversight hearing was held and that the record was filed.

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Briefing
May 29, 2026

Committee on Economic Development meeting summary

The New York City Council Committee on Economic Development met jointly with the Committee on Finance on May 29, 2026, at City Hall for Fiscal Year 2027 executive budget hearings (item T2026-1891). The committee held an oversight hearing on the Economic Development Corporation and the oversight record was filed. Members Maloney, Banks, Farías, Riley and Thomas-Henry were present; Avilés and Gutiérrez were absent; Council Member Paladino also attended.

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Briefing
May 14, 2026

New York City Council stated meeting (May 14, 2026) — consent agenda, land use approvals, multiple introductions referred

Stated meeting of the New York City Council held May 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall. Quorum present (48 present, 3 absent). The Council adopted a consent agenda approving multiple land use call‑ups and zoning/land use resolutions, approved numerous committee introductions by consent across committees (including Consumer & Worker Protection, Economic Development, General Welfare, Mental Health & Substance Use, Parks, Transportation), received mayoral finance communications (executive capital certificate; NYC Banking Commission FY27 interest rate recommendations referred to Finance), referred many newly introduced bills and resolutions to the appropriate standing committees, and adjourned to meet again May 20, 2026.

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Briefing
May 13, 2026

Committee on Economic Development amends and approves three World Cup–related local laws

On May 13, 2026 the New York City Council Committee on Economic Development, chaired by Virginia Maloney, met at 250 Broadway (Hearing Room 2). The committee held hearings, proposed committee amendments, and approved amended versions of Int. Nos. 807-A, 808-A, and 849-A by roll call (affirmative vote of all seven members present).

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Briefing
Apr 28, 2026

Committee on Economic Development holds hearings and lays over three World Cup–related local laws

On April 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1, the New York City Council Committee on Economic Development (Chair: Virginia Maloney) convened. Present: Maloney, Amanda C. Farías, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Kevin C. Riley and Shanel Thomas-Henry. Absent: Alexa Avilés and Chris Banks. Other Council Member attending: Brewer. The committee held hearings on Int. 0807-2026 (public bathroom access during the World Cup), Int. 0808-2026 (World Cup events calendar and cultural corridors/small business map), and Int. 0849-2026 (cultural passport program requirement for certain contracted entities), and laid each introduction over.

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Briefing
Apr 23, 2026

Committee on Economic Development holds Willets Point redevelopment tour; tour filed

On April 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM the New York City Council Committee on Economic Development, chaired by Virginia Maloney, conducted a site tour of the Willets Point Redevelopment (T2026-1645). The tour was not open to the public. Roll call: Present — Maloney, Avilés, Riley, Thomas-Henry; Absent — Banks, Farías, Gutiérrez. The committee filed the tour.

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Briefing
Mar 17, 2026

Committee on Economic Development holds budget oversight hearing with EDC; record filed

On March 17, 2026 the New York City Council Committee on Economic Development, chaired by Virginia Maloney, convened a budget and oversight hearing (T2026-1362) focused on the Economic Development Corporation as part of review of the Preliminary Budget for FY2027, the Preliminary Capital Plan for FY2027–2030, and the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report. Roll call was taken and the oversight hearing record was filed by the committee.

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Briefing
Feb 27, 2026

Committee on Economic Development Oversight: 2026 FIFA World Cup Preparations

The New York City Council Committee on Economic Development held an oversight hearing on February 27, 2026 at City Hall (250 Broadway, 8th Floor, Hearing Room 1). Roll call noted members present (Maloney, Avilés, Banks, Gutiérrez, Riley, Thomas-Henry) with Farías listed under conflict. The hearing included attachments for a committee report and hearing testimony and was filed by the committee.

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Briefing
Dec 11, 2025

Committee on Land Use Approves Multiple Land Use Applications with Modifications

On December 11, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Land Use, chaired by Rafael Salamanca Jr., convened to review several land use applications. The committee approved multiple applications with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission. One application was approved with a companion resolution. Two resolutions were laid over by the committee.

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Briefing
Dec 11, 2025

Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Approves Multiple Land Use Applications with Modifications on December 11, 2025

The New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises met on December 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at 250 Broadway, Hearing Room 3. The subcommittee approved several land use applications with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission. One application was approved without modifications. Two resolutions were laid over by the subcommittee.

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Briefing
Dec 3, 2025

December 3, 2025 Meeting of NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises convened at 11:00 AM at 250 Broadway, Hearing Room 3, with five members present and two absent. Several land use applications and a resolution were reviewed, with hearings held and items laid over for further consideration.

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Briefing
Oct 28, 2025

Committee on Economic Development holds hearings on NYC Ferry and related ferry/port legislation; multiple items laid over

The New York City Council Committee on Economic Development met on October 28, 2025. The committee held an oversight hearing on NYC Ferry operations and waterfront sustainability and considered four ferry- and port-related local laws (shore power reporting at cruise terminals; reduced-cost ferry service for middle school students; zero-emission port feasibility study; language accessibility at ferry terminals). Three resolutions—including expansion of NYC Ferry to LaGuardia, federal legislation on community banking diversity, and MWBE reciprocity with the State—were heard; amendments were proposed and items were laid over. Roll call noted Chair Amanda Farías and Members Avilés, Bottcher, and Gutiérrez present; Members Riley and Vernikov absent; Member Salamanca listed as medical.

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Briefing
Jul 14, 2025

New York City Council Stated Meeting, July 14, 2025

The New York City Council convened for its stated meeting on July 14, 2025, voting on a wide range of legislation, land use applications, and resolutions. Key actions included passing bills related to foster care, delivery worker protections, and criminal justice reforms, as well as approving and disapproving several major land use projects.

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Briefing
Jul 14, 2025

Committee on Economic Development Approves Local Laws on Community Impact Reporting and Housing Authority Commercial Space Use

On July 14, 2025, the New York City Council's Committee on Economic Development, chaired by Amanda Farías, approved several local laws including amendments requiring community impact reports for city-subsidized economic development projects and feasibility studies on the temporary use of vacant New York City Housing Authority commercial spaces by resident-owned businesses.

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