Mamdani and Menin ask for budget help as fiscal strain deepens
The two leaders called on state lawmakers to deliver more funding and approve changes that could bring in nearly $1 billion in new revenue.
The two leaders called on state lawmakers to deliver more funding and approve changes that could bring in nearly $1 billion in new revenue.
Julie Menin on council’s first 100 days, budget fight in NYC | WATCH
Menin pointed to more than 100 bills passed so far this year and ongoing negotiations to close the city’s multibillion-dollar budget gap.
Menin pointed to more than 100 bills passed so far this year and ongoing negotiations to close the city’s multibillion-dollar budget gap.
NYC faces bathroom shortage ahead of FIFA World Cup
City officials estimate there is roughly one public restroom for every 8,500 residents across the five boroughs.
City officials estimate there is roughly one public restroom for every 8,500 residents across the five boroughs.
NYC Council launches public dashboards for budget expenses, projected revenue
The city council has launched public budget dashboards to make expenses and revenue expectations more “transparent."
The city council has launched public budget dashboards to make expenses and revenue expectations more “transparent."
Judge orders deportation of NYC Council employee detained by ICE
A federal immigration judge has ordered the deportation of a New York City Council employee, according to the council's speaker.
A federal immigration judge has ordered the deportation of a New York City Council employee, according to the council's speaker.
NYC Council approves bill that creates path to increase salaries of city officials
The NYC Council has approved a bill that will establish a commission to review, and potentially increase, the salaries of city officials.
The NYC Council has approved a bill that will establish a commission to review, and potentially increase, the salaries of city officials.
These bills could ban NYC landlords and businesses from using facial recognition technology
The New York City Council held a hearing over two bills that would ban NYC landlords and businesses from using facial recognition technology.
The New York City Council held a hearing over two bills that would ban NYC landlords and businesses from using facial recognition technology.
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.
A New York City Council employee was reportedly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Nearly 10K housing units, 34 St. busway corridor: NYC Council approves rezoning plan
The New York City Council has approved a plan that would create over 9,500 units of housing and a busway on 34th Street, among other things.
The New York City Council has approved a plan that would create over 9,500 units of housing and a busway on 34th Street, among other things.
Eliminating 300k parking spots in NYC, $3B price tag
One local law could eliminate 300,000 parking spots in New York City.
One local law could eliminate 300,000 parking spots in New York City.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Gun charges dropped against NYC Councilwoman seen with pistol at pro-Palestinian protest
Authorities say City Council member Inna Vernikov surrendered the gun, which was found to be missing the recoil spring assembly, rendering it inoperable.
Authorities say City Council member Inna Vernikov surrendered the gun, which was found to be missing the recoil spring assembly, rendering it inoperable.