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Int 0998-2026

Committee

Limiting nighttime illumination for certain buildings.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting nighttime illumination for certain buildings

Type

Introduction

Introduced

2026-08-13

Committee

Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts

Sponsors

(in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President)(Prime)(in conjunction with the Queens Borough President)(in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President)Frank MoranoGale A. BrewerShahana K. HanifChristopher MarteShekar KrishnanFarah N. LouisAmanda C. FaríasTiffany L. CabánCarl Wilson Harvey D. Epstein

Documents

DOCXMemorandum in Support↗DOCXSummary of Int. No. 998↗DOCXInt. No. 998↗PDFAugust 13, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda↗

Action History

2026-08-13
Introduced by Council
City Council
2026-08-13
Referred to Comm by Council
City Council
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