New York City Council
News & Politics
Districting Commission releases draft of New York City Council maps
“Preliminary” was the key word as commissioners proposed a shakeup in southern Brooklyn and other changes in new draft City Council maps.
Policy
New York City’s first women-majority council to take on abortion access
The City Council will consider bills to allow people to sue for abortion interference and prohibit city resources for enforcement of other states’ restrictions among other actions.
New York City
Where are your old council members now?
There is life after the New York City Council.
New York City
As Eric Adams looks to reduce waste, council points to city offices in need of staffing
The City Council is pushing back against vacancy reductions at Sanitation, the Department of Buildings and more.
New York City Council
City Council takes step to making open restaurants permanent
A zoning amendment called a “first step” in the process passed easily in the City Council on Thursday.
New York City
New York City Council doles out committee assignments
Adrienne Adams’ allies secured top roles on land use and finance.
New York City
What does the female City Council majority want to do for women?
The New York City Council’s first female majority wants to bring more attention to issues including maternal health and family care.
New York City
Meet the new City Council
A giant class of 35 incoming members with big ambitions.
Criminal justice
Solitary confinement is Eric Adams’ first fight with the City Council
But it isn’t even clear what the mayor-elect is fighting for.
New York City
Adrienne Adams, Francisco Moya both declare victory in the council speaker race – which is impossible
Confusion reigned Tuesday, as both candidates said they would win.
New York City
It was a good year for electing women to the New York City Council – including Republican women
The New York City Council’s new female majority looks like it’ll include three Republican women, two of whom flipped Democratic seats.
Politics
The rise of Latinos in the New York City Council
New members bring the council more in line with the city’s population.
New York City
New York City Council aides are officially unionized, after 21-month campaign
The Association of Legislative Employees is now the country’s largest legislative staff group in organized labor.
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Interviews & Profiles
School’s out, New York City Council’s in for Rita Joseph
A Q&A with the teacher and presumptive Central Brooklyn council member.
News & Politics
Jamaal Bailey’s shaking up the Bronx Dems
With a majority female City Council representation, could the old boys club be gone?
Personality
Alexa Avilés is a big-table socialist
The Democratic nominee to rep District 38 on the City Council wants to empower immigrants in Sunset Park.
Campaigns & Elections
A historic 6 Asian American candidates win in City Council primaries
The nominees may bring New York City Council closer than ever to proportionate demographic representation.
Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who's up and who's down this week?
Campaigns & Elections
