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Council adopts broad slate of measures; delivery fee compromise wins narrower support
Summary
The New York City Council adopted a package of land-use and policy items at its May 1 stated meeting. Most items passed unanimously as part of the general orders calendar; the bill capping basic delivery fees with optional enhanced services passed with dissent.
The New York City Council adopted a package of land-use, procurement, parks and other measures at its stated meeting on May 1, 2025. Most items on the general orders calendar were adopted by voice or roll call as a group; a high-profile bill limiting delivery-app commissions drew the most dissent.
The general orders calendar was adopted by the Council with 47 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the negative, except where noted below. Intro 762-B (food delivery services) was adopted 42 in the affirmative and 5 in the negative. Preconsidered Resolutions 8‑62 and 8‑63 (appointments to the Board of Correction) were adopted 41 in the affirmative and 6 in the negative.
Why it matters: the package includes a range of measures that affect housing approvals, city contracting transparency, parks wildfire preparedness, school library data reporting, and consumer protections for restaurants and delivery platforms.
Votes at a glance (key items)
- LU/102‑51 Queens Boulevard rezoning: Approval of a private application to facilitate a new 17‑story mixed‑use building with approximately 216 residential units, including 54 permanently affordable units under…
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