🔴 LIVE: Watch New York City Council's 6/30 Stated Meeting

The New York City Council held its stated meeting on June 30, 2026, focusing heavily on the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 budget and related legislation. The council approved a historic budget that includes the largest capital and expense funding in its history, with significant investments in housing affordability, including an expansion of housing vouchers and a new rental assistance voucher program. The budget also expands public transit fare programs, funds NYC Kids Rise college savings accounts for all public school kindergarteners, and increases baseline funding for parks, libraries, and cultural institutions. Several procurement-related resolutions were passed, including those related to the expense and capital budgets, small business security system programs, and commercial organic waste management. The council also approved multiple street co-namings and commemorative resolutions. Votes were taken on numerous budget and procurement items, with most passing by wide margins. The meeting highlighted the council's commitment to affordability, stability, and opportunity for New Yorkers, while also addressing fiscal responsibility and transparency in spending.