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    Council Bill Requires Mental Health Services Availability for Families in Shelters

    Shelters  •  Citywide

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    On March 14, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams signs Local Law 35 of 2023. The new law was originally introduced as Int. No. 522 on June 16, 2022, by Council Member Erik Bottcher. This law requires mental health professionals to be available in each Department of Homeless Services shelter that serves families with children. The bill would require a ratio of one full-time mental health professional for every 50 families. (read more…)

    Date:05/22/2023
    Category : City Council
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    Council Passes Bill to Provide New Yorkers in Temporary Shelters Access to Housing Specialists

    Shelters  •  Citywide

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    On March 16, 2023, Introduction 124-A (2022) which was originally proposed by Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.  was officially passed by the NYC Council. On April 16, 2023, it was officially enacted as Local Law 45. The new law requires the Human Resources Administration to designate housing specialists within all temporary shelters and to submit an annual report on housing specialists, ensuring that New Yorkers residing in shelters have access to housing specialists. (read more…)

    Date:05/16/2023
    Category : City Council
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    Council Passes Bill to Establish the Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrendering

    Environmental Cleanup  •  Citywide

    Abandoned boat in Pelham Bay gets removed in spring 2021. Image Credit: NYC Parks/Daniel Avila

    On April 16, 2023, Local Law 46 was adopted in NYC. The law was previously passed on March 16, 2023 by the City Council. The new law originally introduced by Council Member Joann Ariola, as Intro. 210 of 2022, will establish an Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrendering to remove marine debris, develop disposal procedures for marine debris and abandoned boats, and recommend plans and enforcement to help prevent the accumulation of marine debris in the City’s waterways. (read more…)

    Date:05/15/2023
    Category : City Council
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    Proposed Council Bill Pushes Delay for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Requirements

    Emissions  •  Citywide

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    On February 2, 2023, NYC Council Member Vickie Paladino introduced Bill No. 913, which would delay the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Requirements outlined in Local Law 97 of 2019 by seven years. (read more…)

    Date:05/12/2023
    Category : City Council
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    Proposed Council Bill Provides Navigator Services for Families with Children Entering Intake Centers

    Shelters  •  Citywide

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    On February 2, 2023, Council Member Diana Ayala introduced Int. 902 (2023) at the NYC Council. The bill would require the Department of Homeless Services to provide process navigator services to every family with children seeking temporary shelter at an intake center. (read more…)

    Date:05/09/2023
    Category : City Council
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