De Blasio: City Council wants Thomas Jefferson statue removed
A request to remove a statue of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson from City Hall came from members of the City Council, the mayor said, and not from him or his wife. The statue has stood in City Hall for 187 years.
A request to remove a statue of Founding Father Thomas Jefferson from City Hall came from members of the City Council, the mayor said, and not from him or his wife. The statue has stood in City Hall for 187 years.
Calls for change as shoplifting skyrockets in NYC
Some New York City stores are responding to the increase in shoplifting by locking up inventory like aspirin, toothpaste and ice cream.
Some New York City stores are responding to the increase in shoplifting by locking up inventory like aspirin, toothpaste and ice cream.
Jonathan's Law would increase penalties for operating illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, ATVs
The City Council wants illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs off New York City streets. They're pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to do more.
The City Council wants illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs off New York City streets. They're pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to do more.
Ex-NYC Council member gets 3 months in prison for tax crime
A former New York City Council member has been sentenced to three months in prison after pleading guilty to charges that he evaded $82,000 in taxes.
A former New York City Council member has been sentenced to three months in prison after pleading guilty to charges that he evaded $82,000 in taxes.
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.