NYC holds hearing about e-bike lithium-ion battery fire safety
An oversight hearing today is expected on e-bike safety, just over a week after a Manhattan fire sparked by an e-bike battery left dozens injured and prompted a rescue.
An oversight hearing today is expected on e-bike safety, just over a week after a Manhattan fire sparked by an e-bike battery left dozens injured and prompted a rescue.
NYC rat problem: Rat Action Plan hopes to eliminate rodent infestation
New York City Council is expected to pass a Rat Action Plan. It is four pieces of legislation aimed at taking real steps to mitigate the citywide rodent infestation.
New York City Council is expected to pass a Rat Action Plan. It is four pieces of legislation aimed at taking real steps to mitigate the citywide rodent infestation.
NYC Council debate safety of temporary migrant shelters
The New York City Council held a hearing on Friday to examine the status of resources and services for asylum seekers who continue to arrive in the city.
The New York City Council held a hearing on Friday to examine the status of resources and services for asylum seekers who continue to arrive in the city.
Times Square area to be labeled a 'Gun Free Zone'
"Gun free zone" signs will be posted at every entry point leading into the Times Square area this week, the NYPD says. But first the city needs to clearly define Times Square.
"Gun free zone" signs will be posted at every entry point leading into the Times Square area this week, the NYPD says. But first the city needs to clearly define Times Square.
Monkeypox NYC: Cases now top 2,000
New York City’s monkeypox caseload has topped 2,000 cases as the city struggles to vaccinate residents.
New York City’s monkeypox caseload has topped 2,000 cases as the city struggles to vaccinate residents.
NY concealed carry case: Leaders vow gun limits in 'sensitive places'
New York's Democratic leaders aim to preserve as many restrictions as possible on carrying a handgun in public after a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday struck down key portions of the state's gun-licensing law.
New York's Democratic leaders aim to preserve as many restrictions as possible on carrying a handgun in public after a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday struck down key portions of the state's gun-licensing law.
Councilwoman calls Drag Story Hour 'degeneracy,' sparking war of words with colleagues
After pushback from the mayor and her colleagues in the City Council, a councilwoman is defending her criticism of a taxpayer-funding program in which drag queens read stories to children in schools and libraries.
After pushback from the mayor and her colleagues in the City Council, a councilwoman is defending her criticism of a taxpayer-funding program in which drag queens read stories to children in schools and libraries.
New York subway attack: Cameras were on but internet was down
After the failure of the security camera system in a Brooklyn subway station where a gunman fled after shooting 10 people on a train, members of the City Council want answers from the MTA.
After the failure of the security camera system in a Brooklyn subway station where a gunman fled after shooting 10 people on a train, members of the City Council want answers from the MTA.
Correction commissioner grilled about problems at Rikers Island
New York City Council members took aim at the new commissioner of the Correction Department about the problems with Rikers Island and the city's jail system.
New York City Council members took aim at the new commissioner of the Correction Department about the problems with Rikers Island and the city's jail system.
NYC nightclubs, bars would carry Narcan under new bill
Legislation being considered in New York City would provide nightclubs and bars with training and up to 10 free kits that reverse opioid overdoses.
Legislation being considered in New York City would provide nightclubs and bars with training and up to 10 free kits that reverse opioid overdoses.
Promised delivery times can pressure app workers too much, lawmakers say
We see advertisements throughout New York City promising grocery deliveries in less than 15 minutes. But a group that advocates for delivery workers' rights, points to safety issues for both delivery workers and pedestrians.
We see advertisements throughout New York City promising grocery deliveries in less than 15 minutes. But a group that advocates for delivery workers' rights, points to safety issues for both delivery workers and pedestrians.
Trash is piling up on NYC streets, lawmakers say
New Yorkers are noticing a pileup of trash on the streets.
New Yorkers are noticing a pileup of trash on the streets.
NYC city council member compares vaccine mandate to Nazi Germany
A Republican New York City council member has issued an apology for comparing New York's "authoritarian mandate policies" to Nazi Germany.
A Republican New York City council member has issued an apology for comparing New York's "authoritarian mandate policies" to Nazi Germany.
GOP sues to block law letting noncitizens vote in NYC elections
Republicans are suing to prevent noncitizens from voting in New York City elections under a new local law, which allows more than 800,000 noncitizens and "Dreamers" in the city to vote in municipal elections. Republican elected officials in New York City want a court to block the law and declare it unconstitutional.
Republicans are suing to prevent noncitizens from voting in New York City elections under a new local law, which allows more than 800,000 noncitizens and "Dreamers" in the city to vote in municipal elections. Republican elected officials in New York City want a court to block the law and declare it unconstitutional.
Adrienne Adams is NYC Council's first Black speaker
The New York City Council will have its first Black leader after Adrienne Adams was chosen as the council’s speaker.
The New York City Council will have its first Black leader after Adrienne Adams was chosen as the council’s speaker.
High sugar warnings on menus in NYC
Get ready for high sugar warnings at restaurants in New York City.
Get ready for high sugar warnings at restaurants in New York City.
NYC Council approves bill allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
The bill does not confer voting rights for state or federal elections to the city's 800,000 immigrants with green cards and work authorization, nor does it permit unauthorized immigrants to vote.
Gowanus rezoning approved but critics remain
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
City Council approves new measures to cut down congestion caused by online delivery
New York City Council members have approved a slew of new measures designed to cut back on traffic caused by trucks making online deliveries.
New York City Council members have approved a slew of new measures designed to cut back on traffic caused by trucks making online deliveries.
City Hall's Thomas Jefferson statue to be moved but fate unclear
An 1833 statue of Thomas Jefferson will be removed from New York's City Council chamber by the end of the year. But the Public Design Commission did not decide where it will go.
An 1833 statue of Thomas Jefferson will be removed from New York's City Council chamber by the end of the year. But the Public Design Commission did not decide where it will go.