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.
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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.
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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
Can Donovan Richards find himself?
Queens is both a machine stronghold and the most progressive place on the planet. The borough president hopeful thinks he can have it all.
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Politics
Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s many unflattering headlines
From alleged mob connections to suspicious uses of campaign funds, the list is long.
New York City
Personality
The council hospitals chair is confident NYC can handle coronavirus
Carlina Rivera weighs in on the virus, Health + Hospitals and Medicare for All.
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Politics
All the times politicians called for fixing NYC’s property tax system
Decades after Dinkins’ commission, there’s been little headway.
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Politics
What happens now with the New York City Council union
Organizers hit a milestone on Monday, but they still have a long road ahead.
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Politics
Who are the most responsive New York City Council members?
Leaders of the council’s census task force didn’t respond to a question on how to be counted.
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Politics
Who are the New York City Council’s most prolific lawmakers?
Some lawmakers pass lots of bills, some at least try and some don’t bother.
New York City
Policy
The policy battles that pit the left against the left.
Progressives are ascendant. But they don’t always agree.
New York City
Politics
What’s my New York City Council member’s attendance record?
Some lawmakers make a point of showing up. Others skip a lot of meetings.
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Politics
