Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
TL;DR
The Committee held an oversight hearing on making arts and cultural programs more affordable for New Yorkers, then passed two resolutions honoring Scottish heritage (Tartan Day on April 6) and the influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest (March 22). The affordability hearing examined barriers to accessing arts and culture in the city.
Key Decisions
- Oversight hearing on affordability in arts and cultural sector Hearing held - no vote
- Declare April 6 annually as Tartan Day in New York City Passed
- Declare March 22 annually as A Tribe Called Quest Day in New York City Passed
Agenda
- T2026-0832 Oversight - Affordability in New York City’s Arts and Cultural Sector.Oversight
- T2026-1178 Resolution declaring April 6 annually as Tartan Day in the City of New YorkResolution
- T2026-0969 Resolution declaring March 22 annually as A Tribe Called Quest Day in the City of New York and honoring their innovative mix of hip hop and jazz that impacted generations of musicians and audiencesResolution