New York City
Politics
Andy King’s expulsion a sign of stricter enforcement
The expulsion of Andy King demonstrates the New York City Council ethics committee's more assertive approach in recent years.
New York City
Politics
Gowanus rezoning proposal revived with City Hall support
Hopes for affordable housing to lead the way out of coronavirus recession.
New York City Council
Policy
Andy King likely to be kicked out of NY City Council
The Committee on Standards and Ethics unanimously recommend expulsion for multiple charges of misconduct.
New York City Council
Politics
Lancman set to resign from City Council, sources say
New York City Council Member Rory Lancman, who is term limited in 2021, is considering resigning from the legislative body to take a job in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, sources say.
New York City
Politics
Why NYC Council speakers never become mayor, or anything else
Cory Johnson dropping out of the 2021 mayoral race makes him just the latest speaker to fail to move up in electoral politics.
New York City Council
Politics
Top council speaker staffers lead the pack in fundraising
Erik Bottcher, Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s chief of staff, raised more money than any council candidate who isn’t an incumben, while Lynn Schulman, a senior liaison in Johnson’s office, also raised an impressive sum.
New York City
Politics
Industry City and the future of member deference
The fate of the rezoning in Brooklyn may have a lasting impact on New York City’s land use decisions.
New York City
Personality
Alejandra Caraballo, transgender trailblazer, eyes City Council run
A Q&A with the Brooklyn lawyer and community board member on her campaign for Laurie Cumbo’s seat.
Technology
Policy
City Council extends crackdown on delivery apps
New York City will continue to cap fees paid to the likes of Grubhub and Postmates.
New York City
Personality
Ritchie Torres won’t follow your script
How a young, gay, Afro-Latino man made his own way from NYCHA to Capitol Hill.
New York City
Personality
Chi Ossé, the activist candidate
New York City’s marches and protests against police brutality invigorated the 22-year-old candidate.
New York City
Politics
What will outgoing New York City Council members do after 2021?
We asked the term-limited council members about their plans.
New York City
Personality
The hardest names to pronounce in NY politics
The hardest names to pronounce in New York politics.
New York City
Politics
City Council approves part of COVID-19 relief package
New protections for commercial and residential tenants passed, in addition to capping fees by food delivery apps.
New York City
Personality
How Superstorm Sandy helped prepare NYC for the coronavirus
A Q&A with New York City Councilman Donovan Richards
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Darma Diaz not alone after two others make the NYC Council ballot
However, Diaz’s biggest rival, Sandy Nurse, failed to qualify.
New York City
Policy
NYC Council bill could reignite gig worker debate
The council wants to extend sick leave to gig workers and have the state Legislature classify them as employees.
New York City Council
Politics
City Council boldly Zooms where it hasn’t gone before
The New York City Council boldly Zooms where it hasn’t gone before, holding its first-ever remote, digital meeting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New York City
Policy
How the City Council will go virtual
City lawmakers will meet and vote remotely on Wednesday.
New York City
Personality