New York City Council

Policy

A unanimous vote on the $116 billion FY 2026 New York City budget

It’s been a pretty divisive year in city politics, but the mayor and the City Council are united in their enthusiasm for this year’s spending plan.

Campaigns & Elections

Across NYC, political comeback bids failed

New Yorkers opted for new candidates rather than welcoming back familiar faces like Anthony Weiner, Andrew Cuomo and Fernando Cabrera.

New York City

Adams and Adams announce $116 billion FY 26 NYC budget

The agreement includes funding for immigrant legal services, extended library hours at 10 branches, a universal child care pilot and new staff to enforce e-bike regulations.

Opinion

Opinion: NYC deserves more tenant champions serving on the City Council

REBNY and the LeFrak Organization are spending big to drown out the voices of working-class voters.

Courts

NY’s highest court sides with city over retirees in Medicare Advantage fight

The court found that retirees aren’t entitled to traditional Medicare. The Organization of Public Service Retirees urged the City Council to pass legislation that would change that.

News & Politics

Updated

Kamillah Hanks’ office the subject of multiple workplace complaints

Current and former staffers of the New York City Council member have alleged retaliation, beratement and religious discrimination. In response, the council member said complaints came from “disgruntled individuals.”

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News & Politics

The cops showed up at Mercedes Narcisse’s house. She blames her City Council opponents

The Brooklyn City Council member took to Instagram to condemn what she described as false 311 complaints. Her opponents said they had nothing to do with the early morning incident.

News & Politics

City Council narrowly bets on Bally’s home rule message, going against local member

The City Council’s approval comes after Mayor Eric Adams lowered the threshold to get it passed.

New York City Council

The men hoping to win a comeback seat in the NYC Council

Anthony Weiner is the most high-profile, but he’s not the only vintage politician running again

New York City Council

Bronx casino vote in City Council still in flux

As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, the City Council did not have the votes to pass a “home rule” message that would clear the way for Bally’s to continue on its quest to compete for a casino license in the Bronx.

New York City Council

New York City Council 2025 primary races to watch

Dozens of candidates, millions in matching funds, 51 seats on the ballot.

Policy

NYC Council charter commission wants to up funding for oversight agencies

The 17-member panel is concerned about making sure the watchdogs can keep investigating.

Heard Around Town

Anthony Weiner has gripes about his opponents’ campaign office rent

The former rep’s campaign sent a letter to the Campaign Finance Board alleging two opponents got an unreported discount.

Campaigns & Elections

The outside groups boosting New York City candidates

Tech companies, candidate cronies, and many, many folks who are nominally concerned about affordability.