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New York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

New NYC bill seeks to repeal de Blasio-era 'sanctuary city' laws to help weed out 'criminal' migrants

Migrant-friendly laws in NYC limiting cooperation with federal agencies on immigration may be repealed to prioritize public safety. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYC Council, parents rally to restore 3-K, pre-K education cuts in city budget

NYC Council members, parents, and kids rallied at City Hall against budget cuts to early childhood education programs. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC Council 2024 revenue projection $1.1B more than Mayor's forecast

The NYC Council's revenue projections exceed the Mayor's Office by $1.1 billion for FY 2024 and 2025, allowing restoration of essential services and investments in New Yorkers. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn council member introduces slate of bills to protect tenants after residential fires * Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez introduced bills to protect tenants after a high rate of residential fires hit close to home. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

NYC Council, parents rally to restore 3-K, pre-K education cuts in city budget

NYC Council members, parents, and kids rallied at City Hall against budget cuts to early childhood education programs. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC Council 2024 revenue projection $1.1B more than Mayor's forecast

The NYC Council's revenue projections exceed the Mayor's Office by $1.1 billion for FY 2024 and 2025, allowing restoration of essential services and investments in New Yorkers. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn council member introduces slate of bills to protect tenants after residential fires * Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez introduced bills to protect tenants after a high rate of residential fires hit close to home. [ more ]
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www.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC Council fights to keep public litter basket service from ending up in the trash

Council advocating for restoration of funding for more litter basket service and community composting programs to combat growing rat problem. [ more ]
New York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC Council's secret 'woke' wish list for Albany politicians revealed - including bill that could free killers when they reach 55

NYC Council's far-left majority pushing for super-woke measures like releasing older prisoners and allowing felons to vote in prison. [ more ]
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www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams restores $500 million for education, leaves questions about free child care in NYC

Mayor Adams announced $514 million in restored funding for education programs, including mental health care, career readiness, and literacy, with uncertainty remaining for the future of 3-K. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Council blasted as 'out of touch' by local GOP politicians for swatting down Mayor Eric Adams' 'harmful' call to change sanctuary policy to deport migrants accused of crime

Democrat-controlled NYC Council criticized for rejecting Mayor's call to change sanctuary policy
Mayor Adams calls for more cooperation with ICE to deport migrants suspected of serious crimes [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams restores $500 million for education, leaves questions about free child care in NYC

Mayor Adams announced $514 million in restored funding for education programs, including mental health care, career readiness, and literacy, with uncertainty remaining for the future of 3-K. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Council blasted as 'out of touch' by local GOP politicians for swatting down Mayor Eric Adams' 'harmful' call to change sanctuary policy to deport migrants accused of crime

Democrat-controlled NYC Council criticized for rejecting Mayor's call to change sanctuary policy
Mayor Adams calls for more cooperation with ICE to deport migrants suspected of serious crimes [ more ]
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New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC councilman looks to bring back some solitary confinement in Big Apple jails

Proposed bills by NYC lawmaker Bob Holden aim to ban triple tours in jails & reintroduce solitary for some violent inmates. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Mayor Adams Is Poised for Defeat on 2 Criminal Justice Bills

The New York City Council is expected to override Mayor Eric Adams's veto of two criminal justice bills.
The bills would force police officers to document more of their interactions with the public and would end solitary confinement in city jails. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC councilman looks to bring back some solitary confinement in Big Apple jails

Proposed bills by NYC lawmaker Bob Holden aim to ban triple tours in jails & reintroduce solitary for some violent inmates. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Mayor Adams Is Poised for Defeat on 2 Criminal Justice Bills

The New York City Council is expected to override Mayor Eric Adams's veto of two criminal justice bills.
The bills would force police officers to document more of their interactions with the public and would end solitary confinement in city jails. [ more ]
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City & State NY
2 months ago
Education

New York City Council finds migrant children evicted from shelters saw school interrupted

Nearly one in five migrant children had schooling interrupted due to eviction notices. [ more ]
Aol
2 months ago
NYC politics

New York City Council votes to approve enhanced safety measures for EMS workers

NYC Council approves bills for enhanced safety for EMS workers, including body armor and self-defense training. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC council asks highest court to allow non-citizens to vote

Allowing noncitizen immigrants to vote in NYC elections faces legal challenges.
Advocates seek approval for noncitizen immigrants to vote citing civic engagement benefits. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn council members play key role in overriding Mayor's veto of 'How Many Stops' Act * Brooklyn Paper

The New York City council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the "How Many Stops" Act.
The legislation aims to improve NYPD transparency and eliminate unlawful police stops. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 months ago
NYC politics

City Councilmember Yusef Salaam says he won't participate in NYPD ride-along after being pulled over in Harlem

The NYC Council will meet next week to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act.
The How Many Stops Act would require NYPD officers to document encounters they have for investigative purposes, including the apparent race, gender, and age of the people they interact with. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn council members play key role in overriding Mayor's veto of 'How Many Stops' Act * Brooklyn Paper

The New York City council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the "How Many Stops" Act.
The legislation aims to improve NYPD transparency and eliminate unlawful police stops. [ more ]
Cbsnews
4 months ago
NYC politics

City Councilmember Yusef Salaam says he won't participate in NYPD ride-along after being pulled over in Harlem

The NYC Council will meet next week to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act.
The How Many Stops Act would require NYPD officers to document encounters they have for investigative purposes, including the apparent race, gender, and age of the people they interact with. [ more ]
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