NYC Council Speaker Proposes Housing on City Land, Calls for Increased Oversight of City Hall

Adrienne Adams unveils plans to address affordability and improve city services in her State of the City address.

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams proposes housing development on underutilized city land, including libraries and Aqueduct Racetrack, to address affordability and create community spaces.
Adams calls for more oversight of City Hall, challenging Mayor Eric Adams with a new Council-led report to evaluate city agencies' performance.
The speaker emphasizes the need to improve maternal health, mental health supports in schools and jails, and assistance for migrants and CUNY students.
Adams highlights the affordability crisis in NYC, urging action to make the city more livable for working- and middle-class families.
The Council plans to partner with CUNY and DC37 to fill city job vacancies and improve employment prospects for New Yorkers.