Speaker Adams tells the NYC Council to ignore City Hall's new meeting policy

Adams reviewing meeting requests from politicians as NYC Council probes new system. Critics say it creates unnecessary layer of red tape preventing them from carrying out key functions of their jobs. The new engagement format has drawn sharp criticism from local lawmakers, who say it is unnecessary. Adams reviewing new system as part of an effort to get politicians to meet with each other.

Speaker Adrienne Adams, no relation to the mayor, tells City Council to ignore City Hall's new meeting policy. City Hall had provided "no official communication" on the new policy, she said. Even if they did, the legislative body "will not be adhering to this excessively bureaucratic and inefficient process"