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.
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.
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.
City council to vote on future of outdoor dining in NYC
The New York City Council will vote Thursday to decide the future of outdoor dining in the city.
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.
Controversial City Council member drops out of Harlem race
Kristin Richardson Jordan, who represents Harlem's 9th Council District, announced that she would be dropping out of the race following a turbulent first few years in office.
NYC capping fees for outdoor dining program
The City Council plans to cap fees for outdoor dining, benefitting smaller restaurants that relied on outdoor dining to stay afloat during the pandemic.
New NYC bill aims to base parking ticket fines on a violator’s income
The proposed bill could potentially make people with higher incomes pay more for the same parking violations as someone who gets paid less.
City council passes guinea pig sales ban in NYC
The bill would not prohibit the adoption of the popular pets from local animal shelters and rescue groups.