In brief
New York City Council is listed by nyc.gov under elected offices. It goes by NYCC.
Led by Julie Menin, Speaker.
Also known as, or formerly, City Council.
What it does
From Woodlawn to Coney Island, every neighborhood in New York City is part of a Council District. There are 51 of these Districts, each represented by an elected Council Member.
In the agency’s own words, from its website.
Name, leadership, reporting line and links from the official nyc.gov agency directory feed. Agency leadership changes; the official site is the final word.
NYC Agency Directory · Who Represents You · The Government Hub
NYC Agency Directory · Who Represents You · The Government Hub