New York City Council
Campaign Confidential
Inez Dickens has moved to evict a tenant while running for office
The Assembly member said the tenant hasn’t paid rent in years, but she has been criticized as a “slumlord” before.
Homelessness
Why does Eric Adams oppose legislation that could free up shelter space?
City Hall said that council legislation to expand eligibility for housing vouchers would cost billions and make it more difficult for those most in need to access them.
Opinion
Opinion: If New York City Council members truly want to tackle affordable housing, why not start by fixing our broken property tax system?
Here are some suggestions for addressing this ever-increasing property tax burden
Policy
City Hall budget officials clash with City Council members at final hearing
New York City Budget Director Jacques Jiha faced spirited questioning from City Council members as they argued cuts will harm city services.
NYC Department of Education
NYC Schools won’t see cuts in September, Banks pledges
The Department of Education is still seeing a spending reduction, but individual schools might not.
New York City Council
With new bill, NYC Council 'weeks away' from passing permanent outdoor dining
The program would allow year-round sidewalk dining but only allow dining structures in the road for part of the year.
Personality
‘She couldn’t handle it’ – why Kristin Richardson Jordan dropped out
Charles Barron, KRJ’s closest ally in the City Council, said he tried to convince her to stay in the race.
Campaign Confidential
Mealy’s measly attendance: NYC Council member misses one-third of meetings
New York City Council Member Darlene Mealy is facing a reelection battle this summer – and her absenteeism might not be helpful.
Opinion
Opinion: It's time to pass a City Council amendment giving restaurants greater flexibility on delivery app platforms
The legislation would create an option for eateries to voluntarily choose from different marketing services levels, while maintaining pandemic era rates and fee caps
Heard Around Town
Andy King is off the ballot again, after appeal
The former City Council member is trying to win his old seat back, after being expelled in 2020.
Education
Adrienne Adams and advocates lay out plan for strengthening early childhood programs
The City Council Speaker called the system managed by the Department of Education “broken”
Heard Around Town
Council considers ‘immigrant workers' bill of rights’, as asylum-seekers look for work
Immigrant workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation.
Policy
Why does the NYC Council think there’s more money to spend than Eric Adams?
City Hall and the City Council often have different budget projections – and the council has been more accurate in recent years.
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Policy
More mental health crisis respite centers, in NYC Council plan
Mayor Eric Adams has his own mental health plan, but the council plans to push its priorities in the budget.
Heard Around Town
New York City Council progressives call for rent freeze
The Rent Guidelines Board is set to consider another year of price hikes on rent stabilized apartments.
Heard Around Town
NYC Schools names smaller class size working group
A City Council member, budget wonks, parents and more will be talking about the hotly debated legislation passed last year.
Homelessness
Bill for privacy in homeless shelters unites progressives, conservatives
New York City Council members say individual sleeping areas would improve homeless New Yorkers’ quality of life.
Heard Around Town
Democrat Robert Holden defiant after testifying at GOP crime hearing
The New York City Council Member, who ran as a Republican, thinks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be removed, but insists it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.
Campaigns & Elections
Brooklyn Assembly Member accuses Michael Ragusa’s City Council campaign of forging his signature
The fight over petitions highlights a Republican rift in a competitive seat in southern Brooklyn.
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