Resolution declaring April 28 as Willie Colón Day in the City of New York to honor the multi-talented trombone player, bandleader, composer, and producer, who was a New York City pioneer of Latin music and a beloved salsa legend

Res 0440-2026 · Resolution · Laid Over in Committee

Sponsors: Alexa Avilés, Amanda C. Farías, Crystal Hudson, Elsie Encarnación, Farah N. Louis, Gale A. Brewer, Jumaane Williams, Justin E. Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Shahana K. Hanif, Shirley Aldebol, Tiffany L. Cabán

Timeline

• Apr 30, 2026: Introduced by Council (City Council)
• Apr 30, 2026: Referred to Comm by Council (City Council)
• May 13, 2026: Hearing Held by Committee (Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations)
• May 13, 2026: Laid Over by Committee (Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations)