Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations — Meeting Minutes (May 13, 2026)
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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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- T2026-1818 (Oversight – Commemorating Juneteenth and Honoring Burial Sites of Formerly Enslaved African Americans): Hearing held by committee; oversight was filed by the committee.
- Int 0220-2026 (A Local Law to amend the New York city charter in relation to the identification of formerly enslaved African American burial sites): Introduction hearing held by committee; introduction was laid over by the committee.
- Res 0082-2026 (Celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro and the Ferragosto Festival): Resolution hearing held by committee; resolution was laid over by the committee.
- Res 0424-2026 (Declaring January 5 as Kappa Alpha Psi Day): Resolution hearing held by committee; resolution was laid over by the committee.
- Res 0440-2026 (Declaring April 28 as Willie Colón Day): Resolution hearing held by committee; resolution was laid over by the committee.
- Res 0450-2026 (Declaring June 28 as Maria Antonia Cay Day): Resolution hearing held by committee; resolution was laid over by the committee.
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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Agenda
- Oversight – Commemorating Juneteenth and Honoring Burial Sites of Formerly Enslaved African Americans.
- A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the identification of formerly enslaved African American burial sites
- Resolution celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro and the Ferragosto Festival annually in September to honor the contributions of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans to the cultural, political, and economic fabric of the City of New York
- Resolution declaring April 28 as Willie Colón Day in the City of New York to honor the multi-talented trombone player, bandleader, composer, and producer, who was a New York City pioneer of Latin music and a beloved salsa legend
- Resolution declaring June 28 as Maria Antonia Cay Day in the City of New York to honor her enduring role in supporting and celebrating the Puerto Rican community and in preserving and uplifting its rich cultural heritage and traditions
- Resolution declaring January 5 as Kappa Alpha Psi Day in the City of New York to recognize the fraternity’s long-standing tradition of fostering brotherhood, academic achievement, leadership development, and community service
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- Agenda Item
- Oversight – Commemorating Juneteenth and Honoring Burial Sites of Formerly Enslaved African Americans.
- A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the identification of formerly enslaved African American burial sites
- Resolution celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro and the Ferragosto Festival annually in September to honor the contributions of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans to the cultural, political, and economic fabric of the City of New York
- Resolution declaring January 5 as Kappa Alpha Psi Day in the City of New York to recognize the fraternity’s long-standing tradition of fostering brotherhood, academic achievement, leadership development, and community service
- Resolution declaring April 28 as Willie Colón Day in the City of New York to honor the multi-talented trombone player, bandleader, composer, and producer, who was a New York City pioneer of Latin music and a beloved salsa legend
- Resolution declaring June 28 as Maria Antonia Cay Day in the City of New York to honor her enduring role in supporting and celebrating the Puerto Rican community and in preserving and uplifting its rich cultural heritage and traditions
Documents from this meeting
- Agendahttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/5/22424_A_Committee_on_Cultural_Affairs%2C_Libraries_and_International_Relations_26-05-13_Committee_Agenda.pdf
- Minuteshttps://nyc.legistar1.com/nyc/meetings/2026/5/22424_M_Committee_on_Cultural_Affairs%2C_Libraries_and_International_Relations_26-05-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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