Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations
TL;DR
The City Council's Committee on Cultural Affairs approved a resolution to officially recognize "Landing Day" each year in the second week of September. This holiday commemorates the arrival of New York's first Jewish community to New Amsterdam in 1654 and celebrates the ongoing contributions of Jewish New Yorkers to the city.
Key Decisions
- Establish annual Landing Day holiday in second week of September Passed
Agenda
- Res 0438-2024 Resolution recognizing Landing Day in the second week of September annually to commemorate the arrival of the first Jewish community in New Amsterdam in 1654 and to celebrate the continuing importance of the Jewish community in the City of New York.ResolutionAction: Hearing Held by Committee
This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee
- Roll Call
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- Res 0438-2024 Resolution recognizing Landing Day in the second week of September annually to commemorate the arrival of the first Jewish community in New Amsterdam in 1654 and to celebrate the continuing importance of the Jewish community in the City of New York.ResolutionAction: Approved by Committee Passed
This Resolution was Approved by Committee