Diversifying the City Council in New York
New Yorkers citywide used ranked choice voting for the first time in the June primaries. Ranking the top five candidates instead of just one has been credited with helping get more women and minorities elected to public office.
New Yorkers citywide used ranked choice voting for the first time in the June primaries. Ranking the top five candidates instead of just one has been credited with helping get more women and minorities elected to public office.
NYC councilman wants mask mandate reinstated
With COVID-19 cases climbing in all 50 states, New York City Councilman Mark Levine, who chairs the Health Committee, is calling for the indoor mask mandate to be reinstated even for the vaccinated.
With COVID-19 cases climbing in all 50 states, New York City Councilman Mark Levine, who chairs the Health Committee, is calling for the indoor mask mandate to be reinstated even for the vaccinated.
NYC council candidate Harold Tischler avoids jail for sparking riot over COVID rules
A New York City political candidate who led protests against coronavirus restrictions in Brooklyn last fall will avoid jail time after pleading guilty Friday to a charge of inciting a riot.
A New York City political candidate who led protests against coronavirus restrictions in Brooklyn last fall will avoid jail time after pleading guilty Friday to a charge of inciting a riot.
NYC lifts cap on number of street food vendors
The city council has passed a bill lifting the cap on street food vendors for the first time in 40 years.
The city council has passed a bill lifting the cap on street food vendors for the first time in 40 years.
NYC will soon see ranked-choice voting on ballots
Ranked-choice voting will be used for special elections and primaries. So how does it work?
Ranked-choice voting will be used for special elections and primaries. So how does it work?
NYPD official retires to avoid trial over racist rants
Deputy Inspector James Kobel, the former head of NYPD's workplace discrimination office, submitted retirement papers to avoid a departmental trial over accusations that he posted hateful messages online.
Deputy Inspector James Kobel, the former head of NYPD's workplace discrimination office, submitted retirement papers to avoid a departmental trial over accusations that he posted hateful messages online.
Proposed bill would pay New Yorkers to report illegal parking
Keeping an eye out for people who are parked illegally could lead to some cash if a new bill before the city council becomes law.
Keeping an eye out for people who are parked illegally could lead to some cash if a new bill before the city council becomes law.
NYC Councilman Andy King expelled over ethics issues
Following the vote, King filed a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan against the City Council over the expulsion.
Following the vote, King filed a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan against the City Council over the expulsion.
NYC earmarks millions to help immigrants with Trump's 'heartless hurdles'
City Council members say President Trump is trying to hurt immigrants. So they have stepped in with funding to help immigrants with the challenges they face.
City Council members say President Trump is trying to hurt immigrants. So they have stepped in with funding to help immigrants with the challenges they face.
Many NYC students don't have devices for remote learning, councilman says
Councilman Mark Treyger said some principals in District 22 have tried to order devices through an approved vendor but haven't had any luck.
Councilman Mark Treyger said some principals in District 22 have tried to order devices through an approved vendor but haven't had any luck.
NYC restaurants can add a 10 percent 'coronavirus' surcharge
A bill to allow restaurants to add a 10 percent dining surcharge to help cover costs related to COVID-19.
A bill to allow restaurants to add a 10 percent dining surcharge to help cover costs related to COVID-19.
Outdoor learning draws safety concerns from parents, educators in the Bronx
A group of principals in the Bronx say that it’s unsafe for their schools to conduct classes outside because the neighborhoods around the buildings are riddled with drugs and violence.
A group of principals in the Bronx say that it’s unsafe for their schools to conduct classes outside because the neighborhoods around the buildings are riddled with drugs and violence.
New York faces challenges amid movement to defund NYPD
Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr., who represents parts of Brooklyn, said reforming the police is a complicated balancing act.
Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr., who represents parts of Brooklyn, said reforming the police is a complicated balancing act.
NYPD clears out Occupy City Hall protesters
The group set up tents late last month demanding the city defund the NYPD by $1 billion, but once the cut was made, many protesters remained in the encampment they had created.
The group set up tents late last month demanding the city defund the NYPD by $1 billion, but once the cut was made, many protesters remained in the encampment they had created.
NYPD budget cut of $1 billion expected to pass
The spending plan acknowledges protesters' demands to cut police spending but falls short of what activists sought.
The spending plan acknowledges protesters' demands to cut police spending but falls short of what activists sought.
NYC Council lifts restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said that the legislation will give delivery workers as many options to get around as possible now that businesses in the city are slowly reopening.
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said that the legislation will give delivery workers as many options to get around as possible now that businesses in the city are slowly reopening.
Protesters gather at New York City Hall to demand police cuts
Hundreds of protesters have taken up camp outside of New York City Hall to demand that the Mayor and the City Council take a billion dollars away from the NYPD's budget.
Hundreds of protesters have taken up camp outside of New York City Hall to demand that the Mayor and the City Council take a billion dollars away from the NYPD's budget.
Protesters gather at New York City Hall to demand police reform
Hundreds of protesters have taken up camp outside of New York City Hall to demand that the Mayor and the City Council to take a billion dollars away from the NYPD's budget.
Hundreds of protesters have taken up camp outside of New York City Hall to demand that the Mayor and the City Council to take a billion dollars away from the NYPD's budget.
NYC Council signs sweeping package of police reform bills
The New York City Council signed a packaged of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD, while Attorney General Letitita James blasted the NYPD and Mayor De Blasio for ignoring invitations to testify about the NYPD's treatment of protesters.
The New York City Council signed a packaged of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD, while Attorney General Letitita James blasted the NYPD and Mayor De Blasio for ignoring invitations to testify about the NYPD's treatment of protesters.
NY City Council signs package of police reform bills.
The New York City Council passed into law a number of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD on Thursday.
The New York City Council passed into law a number of bills aimed at reforming the NYPD on Thursday.