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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 · 11:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Cultural Affairs held hearings and voted on four resolutions to designate October observances and celebrations in New York City. All four resolutions passed, including designations for Youth Empowerment Month, Casey Benjamin Day, Jamaican Heritage Month, and New York Liberty Day.

Key Decisions

  • Youth Empowerment Month Passed
  • Casey Benjamin Day (October 10) Passed
  • Jamaican Heritage Month Passed
  • New York Liberty Day (October 20) Passed
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Agenda

  1. Res 0193-2024 Resolution designating October as Youth Empowerment Month annually in the City of New York to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the successes of young people and their contributions to school and community life.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Res 0508-2024 Resolution designating October 10 annually as Casey Benjamin Day in the City of New York and celebrating the genius of his music and his unique contributions to a variety of music genres.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Res 0518-2024 Resolution declaring October as Jamaican Heritage Month in New York City.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. Res 0629-2024 Resolution celebrating the New York Liberty’s winning of the 2024 Women’s National Basketball Association championship and declaring October 20 as New York Liberty Day annually in the City of New York.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

    This Resolution was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

  5. Res 0508-2024 Resolution designating October 10 annually as Casey Benjamin Day in the City of New York and celebrating the genius of his music and his unique contributions to a variety of music genres.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Resolution was Approved by Committee

  6. Res 0629-2024 Resolution celebrating the New York Liberty’s winning of the 2024 Women’s National Basketball Association championship and declaring October 20 as New York Liberty Day annually in the City of New York.
    Resolution
    Action: P-C Item Approved by Comm Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be P-C Item Approved by Comm approved by Roll Call.

  7. Roll Call
  8. Res 0518-2024 Resolution declaring October as Jamaican Heritage Month in New York City.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Resolution was Approved by Committee

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  10. Res 0193-2024 Resolution designating October as Youth Empowerment Month annually in the City of New York to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the successes of young people and their contributions to school and community life.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Resolution was Approved by Committee