The ''Administrative Code of the City of New York'' contains the codified local laws of
New York City as enacted by the
New York City Council
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The
Constitution of New York
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enumerates the powers of
local governments
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See also
* ''
Rules of the City of New York''
* ''
New York City Legislative Annual
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New York City Report''
* ''
New York City Charter''
* ''
Local Laws of the Cities in the State of New York''
* ''
Local Laws of New York City
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The City Record''
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Government of New York City
* ''
Consolidated Laws of New York''
* ''
Laws of New York''
*
Law of New York
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References
External links
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