New York City
Politics
What to watch for in the race to replace Jumaane Williams
Eight candidates are on the ballot to become the next New York City Council member for the 45th Council District, on Tuesday. Here are five things to watch in the race.
New York City
Personality
Rubén Díaz Sr.’s habit of offending
New York City Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. is once again provoking outrage, suggesting he wouldn’t report sexual harassment since doing so would make him a “rat.” This is hardly the first rodeo for the cowboy hat-wearing councilman, who has a history of offensive comments.
New York City
Opinion
Banning fur is bad for New York
The City Council’s proposed ban on the sale of fur throughout the five boroughs should give pause to anyone who cares about jobs and being able to choose what they want to purchase, writes Karen Giberson, president of the Accessories Council.
New York City
Opinion
Fashion is thriving without fur
It's time to safeguard all the other animals from such gratuitous violence by supporting City Council Speaker Corey Johnson's bill to ban fur sales in New York City, writes Tim Gunn of “Project Runway.”
New York City
Personality
Borelli on running for a 'remarkably useless' office
New York City Councilman Joe Borelli talked to City & State about breaking bread with Williams, sticking with Trump and why he doesn’t want to be like Scott Stringer.
New York City
Politics
No City Council power grab in NYC charter revision commission
Fears that the City Council Charter Revision Commission would produce a power grab for the Council seem overblown now that it has released a preliminary staff report that suggests a more modest approach.
New York City
Policy
How New York City is watching you
Security cameras have become ubiquitous in New York City and several recent events involving them have reinvigorated a discussion or privacy concerns. City & State took a look at the rules – or lack thereof – that govern the use of surveillance technologies.
New York City
Politics
Ballooning budget, congestion concession and pharma felonies
Ballooning budget, congestion concession, pharma felonies and more in this week’s political news roundup.
New York City
Politics
5 things to know about the city’s executive budget
On Thursday afternoon, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave the rundown on his $92.5 billion proposed budget. Here are the highlights.
New York City
Policy
What’s next for e-bikes?
State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic introduced legislation on Tuesday that would benefit delivery workers by legalizing e-bikes and e-scooters, but opponents have raised concerns about safety and street clutter.
New York City
Politics
Major changes may be coming to the New York City Charter
The New York City Council Charter Revision Commission’s preliminary staff report includes some big ideas.
New York City
Politics
Jumaane Williams backs Chandler-Waterman to replace him
Jumaane Williams backs Chandler-Waterman to replace him.
New York City
Policy
New York City to pass water tank reforms
In a rebuke of city health officials, the New York City Council plans to pass seven new laws tightening oversight and regulation of thousands of rooftop drinking water tanks, citing evidence of contamination, widespread neglect, and lax oversight by agency officials.
New York City
Policy
Automated Decision Systems under study
During the New York City Council’s Committee on Technology hearing on Thursday, co-chairs of the ADS Task Force briefed council members on their work, but provided few details about progress made.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about the NYC Charter Revision Commission
Another charter revision commission was created by the New York City Council this year and Council Speaker Corey Johnson said last year that this commission would overhaul the charter — so we took a look on what we might be able to expect from the new city charter.
Bill de Blasio
Personality
Mark Levine on marijuana, e-cigarettes and the need to vaccinate
Mark Levine, New York City Council Health Committee chairman discusses marijuana, e-cigarettes, and the importance of vaccinations.
New York City Council
Opinion
Progressives should primary Assembly Democrats
It's a lot easier to tackle an Assembly primary than other New York elections, which is why Ross Barkan argues, progressives should primary Assembly Democrats.
New York City Council
Policy
The rise and fall of the asshole startup
The days of tech startups slipping into residents’ daily lives unnoticed are over since New York has witnessed the power of companies like Uber and Airbnb,
New York City
Politics
Jumaane Williams taps former rival to lead transition team
Jumaane Williams former rival, Brooklyn-based activist, attorney and former deputy executive director of New York City’s Young Men’s Initiative, Ifeoma Ike has been tapped to lead New York City Public Advocate-elect Williams’ transition team.
New York City
Policy