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New York City Council

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New York City Council Welcomes First Ever African-American Woman Speaker

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What Does the New York City Council Do?

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City Council

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NYC Council Passes Bill Allowing Noncitizen Right To Vote In Local Elections

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New York City Council members grill NYPD's top brass on plan to end gun violence

The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs.