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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 9:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations held a meeting focused on cultural commemorations and historical preservation. The committee considered resolutions celebrating Italian American heritage, honoring dance pioneers, commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, and supporting federal tax legislation for performing artists, along with a local law to document historical African American burial sites.

Key Decisions

  • Local law to report and map historical African American burial sites Introduced
  • Resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks Introduced
  • Resolution celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro and Ferragosto Festival annually Introduced
  • Resolution supporting the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025 Introduced
  • Resolutions declaring Carmen de Lavallade Day and honoring Alvin Ailey Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Int 0220-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a report and map of historical African American burial sites
    Introduction
  2. Res 0006-2026 Resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks
    Resolution
  3. Res 0082-2026 Resolution celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro and the Ferragosto Festival annually in September to honor the contributions of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans to the cultural, political, and economic fabric of the City of New York
    Resolution
  4. Res 0237-2026 Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act of 2025
    Resolution
  5. Res 0402-2026 Resolution declaring March 6 as Carmen de Lavallade Day in the City of New York to celebrate her life and legacy and to honor her groundbreaking contributions to dance and theater as well as her role in advancing diversity and artistic excellence in the performing arts
    Resolution
  6. Res 0429-2026 Resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Alvin Ailey and honoring his contributions to American dance and the founding of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    Resolution