NYC Council employee detained by ICE, Speaker Menin reports

A New York City Council employee was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

NYC Council vote on improvements for delivery workers

The New York City Council is voting on a series of bills to improve the wages and protections of "deliveristas."

NYC Council sues Mayor Adams over ICE’s return to Rikers Island

The New York City Council is suing Mayor Eric Adams over his executive order allowing federal immigration officials to return to Rikers Island. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, accuses the mayor of abusing his power and participating in a "corrupt bargain" with the Trump administration.

NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams mulling potential mayoral run

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has officially filed paperwork for a potential mayoral run, with sources saying she will make a final decision after her State of the City address next week.

NYC Council bans broker fees for renters

Under a system that exists in New York and almost nowhere else in the country, tenants are often forced to pay the commission of a real estate agent before moving into an apartment, even if that agent was hired by the landlord.

NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care

The bill would allow employees to use sick time for pet-related medical care, including any situation where the pet needs medical diagnosis, treatment for a physical illness or injury, or preventative care.

Jaywalking in NYC could soon be legal. What this means

NYC pedestrians might soon get the official green light to do what they've been doing all along—jaywalking.

NYC Council approves bills to give EMS workers bullet, stab-proof vests amid rising assaults

The New York City Council has approved a pair of bills to provide EMTs and paramedics with bullet and stab-proof vests, in the wake of assaults against the FDNY personnel reaching an all-time high.

Manhattan's largest school district passes measure that could lead to ban transgender athletes

The district, which serves much of Midtown and the Lower and Upper East Sides, passed Resolution 248, a decision that targets the future decision of trans participation in girls' sports.

'How Many Stops Act': NYC Council overrides Mayor Adams' veto

The New York Council has voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the "How Many Stops Act" and the solitary confinement ban bill, by a 42-9 margin.

NYC officials question delays in migrant work papers

The New York City Council is raising questions as, Despite President Biden's recent grant of temporary legal status to Venezuelan migrants in NYC, none have received their work papers yet.

NYC Council considers e-bike safety bills

The New York City Council is considering a pair of e-bike safety bills, but are receiving significant pushback from food delivery apps and their workers.

NYC outdoor dining: New rules unveiled for pandemic-era dining sheds

Earlier this month, the New York City Council passed legislation that would create a system allowing businesses to set up dining sheds on city streets for April through November and to remove them in the winter months.

NYC Council votes to make outdoor dining permanent, with new rules

Outdoor dining will become a permanent part of New York City, but new rules mean significant changes, like forcing the removal of dining sheds in the winter.

Mayor Adams, NYC Council reach deal on $107B budget deal

The deal will spare cuts to libraries across the city, but there will be at least $29M in cuts to homeless service providers.

Yusef Salaam takes lead in New York City Council primary

While all three candidates focused on promoting affordable housing and controlling gentrification in Harlem, Salaam capitalized on his celebrity in neighborhoods that consider the Central Park Five — also called the Exonerated Five —heroes.