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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 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.
more#legislation
NYC food
fromOne Green Planet
3 weeks 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
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
1 month ago

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.
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

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

In 2024, Brooklyn's Council District 42 led NYC in affordable housing with 1,439 new income-restricted apartments.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

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

In 2024, Brooklyn's Council District 42 led NYC in affordable housing with 1,439 new income-restricted apartments.
more#affordable-housing
#rikers-island
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
more#rikers-island
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

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.
#housing-crisis
NYC politics
fromThe Haitian Times
4 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.
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago
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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.
NYC politics
fromThe Haitian Times
4 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.
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago
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Crowd of NYC tenants rally against Airbnb bill, claims threats against housing stability | amNewYork

more#housing-crisis
fromStreetsblog
4 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.
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fromCity Limits
4 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.
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

NYC Council eyes bills to protect tenants from illegal evictions | amNewYork

Brooklyn City Council Member Sandy Nurse emphasized the need to disincentivize illegal lockouts while facilitating quicker entry for lawful tenants, stating, 'There must be a better way to disincentivize illegal lockouts while also making it easier and faster for lawful occupants to regain entry and stem the flow of people to the shelter system.' This highlights the urgency for comprehensive tenant protections amidst prevalent unlawful evictions.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago

City Council hearing Tuesday will spotlight DCAS' leasing practices

The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is facing scrutiny as a City Council committee, led by Lincoln Restler, investigates its leasing practices amid ongoing investigations involving Mayor Adams.
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