The 36th New York City Council is one of 51 council offices throughout the city, each of which is occupied by one…More elected member. The New York City Council is the law-making body of the City of New York. The Council monitors the operation and performance of city agencies, makes land-use decisions and has sole responsibility for approving the city's budget and governing New York City, in equal partner with the Mayor.</p> <p>The 36th Council seat currently is occupied by the Hon. Albert Vann, who has served in this role since November 2001.</p>

Within New York State's Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), there is a Division of Juvenile Justice and…More Opportunities for Youth. And within that department, there is the New York Development Center's City Challenge Program. It is a day placement program for juvenile delinquents that is run by the governor's office.</p> <p>City Challenge is a three- to five-month community supervision program individually tailored to the risks and needs of each graduates of the Sergeant Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy (YLA). The program is operated in partnership with the Children's Aid Society of New York and includes an alternative school program, job placement and an independent living curriculum.</p>