New York City Council Approves a Natural Gas Alarm Requirement Postponement
On Monday, June 30th, the New York City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings held a vote for a bill introduced by Council member Eric Dinowitz to postpone a gas ...
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Adams Administration Signs Executive Order Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers Island
On Tuesday, April 8th, First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro signed an executive order allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reopen an office on Rikers Island, reversing a decade-old provision ...
City Council Votes to Expand Approval Powers Over Mayoral Appointments, Stirring Governance Concerns
The New York City Council has approved a contentious bill to broaden its authority to approve high-level appointments within the mayoral administration. The vote, approved by a 46-4 vote on ...
New City Council Bill Proposes Repeal of De Blasio-Era Sanctuary City Laws
A new bill is set to be introduced this Thursday in the New York City Council, aiming to repeal several sanctuary city laws implemented during former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s ...
NYC’s Unexpected $2B Surplus Bolsters City Council’s Budget Stance
On Saturday, May 18th, a report by the Independent Budget Office (IBO) revealed that New York City is sitting on an unexpected $2.2 billion surplus, surpassing Mayor Eric Adams’ financial ...
African Migrants Flock to NYC City Hall, Disappointed by False Visa Promises
On Tuesday, April 16th, over 1,000 African migrants gathered at City Hall to attend a hearing discussing the experiences of black migrants within the city's shelter system. However, many were motivated ...
New York City Lawmakers Propose Helicopter Ban to Address Noise Complaints
On Tuesday, April 16th, New York City Council members introduced legislation aimed at banning non-essential helicopter flights over the city, responding to a significant increase in complaints from residents about ...
City Council Passes Legislation to Equip EMS Workers with Body Armor Amid Rising Assaults
The New York City Council has passed new legislation to enhance the safety of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel by providing them with body armor and self-defense training. The two ...
City Council Proposes Budget to Ensure Weekend Library Services and Free 3-K Education
The New York City Council proposed its budget on Monday, April 1st, advocating for the continuation of weekend library services and the complete funding of complimentary 3-K education programs. The ...
