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1 week ago

Animal advocates rally at City Hall after not guilty' verdct in horse abuse case

Dozens rally at City Hall for Ryder's Law, aiming to end NYC's horse carriage industry due to animal welfare concerns.

#housing

2 weeks ago

NYC real estate

NYC Housing Calendar, July 14-21

NYC real estate

4 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, March 24-31

NYC is hosting multiple hearings and events focused on housing, land use, and tenant rights, emphasizing the city's commitment to addressing these critical issues.

2 weeks ago

NYC real estate

NYC Housing Calendar, July 14-21

NYC real estate

4 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, March 24-31

NYC is hosting multiple hearings and events focused on housing, land use, and tenant rights, emphasizing the city's commitment to addressing these critical issues.

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2 weeks ago

NYC Council expected to vote Monday on wage and workplace protections for delivery workers

NYC Council will vote on legislation providing wage and workplace protections for delivery workers.

4 weeks ago

Park it here! NYC Council advances bill to give trucks designated overnight parking spots

NYC Council advanced a bill to allow big trucks to park legally overnight in designated industrial zones.

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fromOne Green Planet

1 month ago

Petition: New York Must Save Birds From Deadly Glass Buildings - Act Now - One Green Planet

New York City must implement bird-friendly designs to protect migratory birds from fatal collisions with glass buildings.

NYC music

Not about safety, about silencing': Lawmakers slam SummerStage concert cancellations of Kehlani and Noname | amNewYork

NYC Council members condemn SummerStage concert cancellations of Kehlani and Noname as censorship.

They demand reinstatement, linking cancellations to criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.

Exclusive | NYC bill would fix discovery law loophole after state 'half-measure' on evidence sharing

Councilman Powers is proposing legislation to close discovery law loopholes leading to criminal case dismissals.

Exclusive | NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' 'powerless' charter panel stacked with Dem cronies making six-figure salaries: 'big waste of money'

NYC Council's new commission risks wasting taxpayer money on power-limiting initiatives that are unlikely to succeed against the mayor's established commission.

fromBronx Times

Bomb threat reported at Council Member Althea Stevens' Bronx office: NYPD - Bronx Times

Council Member Althea Stevens' office received a bomb threat, leading to police involvement and a temporary closure of the office.

Here's Where Affordable Housing Was Built Last Year-& Where It Wasn't

"The Bronx is really showing up, once again, as the top producers in affordable housing," said NYHC Executive Director Rachel Fee. Over the last decade, Bronx Council districts account for five of the 10 areas that saw the greatest number of new units.

NYC politics

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NYC politics

City Council fear-mongering in lawsuit against ICE on Rikers, Attorney says

The NYC Council accuses the Adams administration of colluding with ICE, prompting a temporary restraining order.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Judge temporarily blocks Adams from allowing ICE on Rikers Island

New York judge halts the plan for federal agents at Rikers Island pending a hearing.

NYC politics

City Council fear-mongering in lawsuit against ICE on Rikers, Attorney says

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Judge temporarily blocks Adams from allowing ICE on Rikers Island

New York judge halts the plan for federal agents at Rikers Island pending a hearing.

NYC Council slaps Adams admin with lawsuit over ICE return to Rikers Island

NYC Council sues Adams admin over immigration policy at Rikers, claiming executive order is invalid.

Council Looks to 'Trump-Proof' City Budget, Calls for Extra Housing, NYCHA Funds

NYC Council seeks billions for housing initiatives, addressing NYCHA maintenance and strengthening city housing oversight.

4 months ago

Lefty NYC Council eases process for illegal migrants to get ID residency cards

NYC Council passed legislation simplifying access to residency ID cards for migrants, criticized as a reaction to Trump administration policies.

fromThe Haitian Times

5 months ago

NYC homeowners push back against strict short-term rental laws

Bill 1107, introduced by NYC Council Member Farah Louis, aims to help small homeowners avoid foreclosure amid rising costs by easing short-term rental restrictions.

fromStreetsblog

5 months ago

FDNY To Drivers: Please Stop Parking At Hydrants - Streetsblog New York City

The city has let illegal behavior by drivers slide so far that hydrant parking is essentially normal, like sidewalk parking, crosswalk parking, bus lane parking and so on.

Miscellaneous

5 months ago

'People Were Scrambling': Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods

NYC must enhance its preparedness for climate emergencies like wildfires and floods as conditions worsen.

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

Crowd of NYC tenants rally against Airbnb bill, claims threats against housing stability | amNewYork

Advocates are uniting against Airbnb's Intro 1107, claiming it threatens New York's rental market and exacerbates the housing crisis.