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An error by the New York City Council resulted in incorrect payments being sent to former staff members. An error by the New York City Council resulted in incorrect payments being sent to former staff members.

The New York City Council accidentally paid former staffers. Now the council is demanding repayment.

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The New York City Council accidentally paid former staffers. Now the council is demanding repayment.

An error by the New York City Council resulted in incorrect payments being sent to former staff members.

“I was shocked and horrified,” said one former staffer who is being asked to repay more than $800.

  • By Annie McDonough
  • December 5, 2025
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