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City Council

ByTara Crosby

Jul 21, 2026

New York City’s legislative body, made up of 51 members elected from geographic districts across the five boroughs, responsible for passing local laws, approving the city budget, and reviewing land use decisions.

By Tara Crosby

Tara Crosby covers New York City news, business, and technology for New York Daily News, with a focus on stories that directly affect NYC residents, renters, and small business owners -- housing policy, city agencies, local finance, and consumer tech.