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Local law · Int 0881-2026

A master plan for the redevelopment of Rikers Island for sustainability and resiliency purposes

New York City Council

Latest action Apr 30, 2026

Sponsor: Sandy Nurse (Council Member, District 37, Democratic)

Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.

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A Local Law in relation to a master plan for the redevelopment of Rikers Island for sustainability and resiliency purposes

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to submit a master plan for the redevelopment of Rikers Island for sustainability and resiliency purposes, including wastewater treatment, renewable energy generation and storage, offshore wind converter stations, and composting and organic waste processing. The plan would include a proposed capital project plan, estimated implementation timeline, details about the design, funding, and construction timeline for each proposed project, and evaluations of physical alterations or infrastructure improvements that Rikers Island may require to support the new infrastructure. The plan would also include a proposed schedule for all necessary land use approvals and environmental reviews, and, for each proposed capital project, a preliminary scope of project and a recommendation as to whether the project should be included in the relevant agency’s departmental estimate for the purpose of requesting capital funding. At least sixty days before submitting the master plan to the Mayor and City Council, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services would have to post a draft plan that is open to public comment.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

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Cosponsors

18

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Full history

  1. Apr 30, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Apr 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

    NYC Council

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