Speaker Julie Menin Announces Emergency Council Hearing on…

Following sharp rises in fatal and battery-related fires, Council will hold major joint oversight hearing on existing laws, enforcement, and potential new legislation NEW YORK – Today, Speaker Julie Menin announced that the New York City Council will hold a joint oversight hearing on November 20 to examine residential fire safety, following a concerning increase in fatal fires, including battery-related fires, across the city. ... READ MORERead the full release at New York City Council