New York City Council
News & Politics
Susan Zhuang cop-biting incident highlights deep divides among southern Brooklyn Democrats
The council member was welcomed to a packed press conference like a hero on Thursday – but many of her colleagues have gleefully mocked her.
Campaigns & Elections
Diana Ayala has a possible successor in mind: her chief of staff
The 2025 race is already on in the East Harlem and South Bronx City Council district.
Budget
What to watch in the NYC budget fight
“We’ve still got six days to go. In budget negotiations, that’s a lifetime.”
Heard Around Town
Hanif, Avilés advocate for moving police out of NYC schools, redirecting funding
The progressive council members spoke at a rally organized by Urban Youth Collaborative advocacy group.
News & Politics
NYC Council votes to expand authority over mayoral appointments
The vote escalates a simmering power struggle between the council and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Eric Adams
Eric Adams on City Council tensions: ‘We know we still need to resolve this city’
The mayor alluded to events within his own family to smooth over recent disagreements.
Nonprofits
Officials sound the alarm on cuts to NYC contracts office
New York City isn’t paying nonprofits on time. The mayor wants to reduce contract services funding anyway.
Eric Adams
Some of the most contentious fights between Eric Adams and Adrienne Adams
While the New York City mayor and City Council speaker started off on good terms, the relationship has grown more fractured of late.
New York City Council
Speaker Adams and Mayor Adams clash over City Council oversight of City Hall
The Council speaker is advancing legislation to give the council veto power over some mayoral appointments, but the mayor's newly-announced Charter Revision Commission could delay that.
Policy
Business zoning overhaul approved by key City Council committee
The City of Yes for Economic Opportunity will move forward with a few modifications.
Heard Around Town
David Banks gets compliments from City Council on his performance in DC
The schools chancellor “did us proud,” one progressive said.
Education
City Council, Adams admin spar over early childhood education cuts
The program is more popular than ever – and it’s facing a $170 million budget reduction.
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NYPD
NYPD still racking up overtime and mum on social media posts
The New York City Council criticized police leaders for fiscal mismanagement and “unprofessional” posts.
Budget
Homeless and social services funding cuts reexamined by City Council
Amid a period of heightened tension between the mayor and the council, the final stretch of the budget process begins with a theatrical introduction.
Energy & Environment
NYC environment commish delivers sobering message to City Council on flooding
“We will need a much broader conversation about how much we are willing to pay, how much flooding we are willing to accept,” the city Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala said.
Education
NYC commits $500 million for at-risk education programs
The funding will cover half the $1 billion hole left by expiring federal aid.
Interviews & Profiles
City government veterans return to help the City Council with the migrant influx
A Q&A with New Arrivals Strategy Team Advisory Board Member Lilliam Barrios-Paoli.
Heard Around Town
New York City Council finds migrant children evicted from shelters saw school interrupted
New data tracking the impact of 60-day limits on shelter stays has created concerns.
Housing
Bill package aims to improve delivery of services to New Yorkers displaced from homes after natural disasters, fires and other emergencies
The Back Home Act would increase accountability, address operational inefficiencies and provide greater transparency and resources.
Economic Development
Everything you need to know about the latest proposal in ‘City of Yes’
Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed overhaul of dated zoning regulations would bolster New York’s economic recovery and grow local business.
