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Mayor cancels upcoming budget cuts amid migrant savings and rosy financial outlook

Moody's report reaffirmed city's high credit rating due to strong financial management

Mayor Adams reversed 5 percent spending cut after projecting cost reductions from sheltering migrants. [ more ]

New York Post

3 months ago

NYC Council expected to take Mayor Adams to court over controversial housing voucher program

The New York City Council plans to sue Mayor Adams for not implementing the housing voucher program.

The lawsuit is a result of escalating tensions between City Hall and the council, following past disagreements in passing legislation. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Greens' Sian Berry quits London Assembly just three days after re-election

Zoe Garbett to replace Sian Berry at City Hall without by-election. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

2 weeks ago

Thousands refunded after London New Year's Eve fireworks marred by faked tickets

City Hall in London issued refunds to over 3,000 attendees of New Year's Eve fireworks due to disruptions caused by fake tickets. [ more ]

Londonist

Greater London To Get First New Borough In 60 Years

London is getting a new borough - the first in 60 years

Approximately 30% of Berkshire, including Slough and Reading, will be absorbed into Greater London. [ more ]

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Jeremy Corbyn 'extremely unlikely to run for London Mayor' says brother Piers

Piers Corbyn believes Jeremy Corbyn unlikely to run for London mayor.

Piers Corbyn removed from City Hall, denies planning to disrupt Mayor's Question Time. [ more ]

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Sadiq Khan to 'consider' installing vast floor map of London at City Hall

The old City Hall in London had a popular aerial map that was left behind when the Greater London Authority moved to the Royal Docks.

Members of the London Assembly are calling for an updated version of the map to be installed at the current City Hall to improve its representation and make it more welcoming for visitors. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

3 months ago

London Tory sanctioned after calling City Hall colleague 'deluded' during police scrutiny debate

A London Tory was sanctioned for calling a City Hall colleague deluded and failing to apologize.

The incident took place during a debate about the Assembly's scrutiny of the Met Police. [ more ]

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New York Post

2 weeks ago

New York City

City promises to 'address' NYPD's 'combat parking' on crosswalks after DOJ threatens lawsuit

City Hall to address NYPD officers illegally parking on city crosswalks after DOJ threat. [ more ]

New York Post

4 weeks ago

New York City

Hundreds of African migrants swarm NYC City Hall after they were falsely promised green cards

A large group of African migrants gathered outside City Hall, hoping to participate in a hearing on their experiences in the city shelter system. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 months ago

New York City

Mayor Adams's Feud With City Council Takes Petty Turn Over Chairs

Mayor Eric Adams' office made an aggressive move in City Hall by removing chairs from reporters during a news conference.

The incident highlights the tense relationship between Mayor Adams and the City Council over criminal justice legislation. [ more ]

New York Post

3 weeks ago

Writing

NYC's City Hall asked staffers to write poems about their agencies - perfecting the art of wasting time

City Hall asked top staffers to write poems for 'Poem in Your Pocket' day, seen as a time-wasting exercise by some. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Wednesday's HeadIines: Get the Buses Moving Edition - Streetsblog New York City

MTA CEO Janno Lieber emphasizes the need for more buses on the streets and highlights the challenge of street congestion in NYC.

There is tension between the MTA and the Adams administration regarding the lack of dedicated bus lanes in NYC. [ more ]

New York Post

NYC Council Speaker Adams sets up fight with mayor as she calls for more oversight of City Hall: 'Watch this'

City Council Speaker proposes boosting oversight of City Hall

City Council plans to conduct performance evaluations of city agencies [ more ]

www.amny.com

No indication' Mayor Adams targeted by feds after latest FBI aide raid, chief counsel says | amNewYork

The FBI raids have not led to any contact with City Hall or indications that Mayor Eric Adams is a target of federal prosecutors.

Mayor Adams and his team have not been accused of any wrongdoing and are cooperating with the ongoing investigation. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

Boston officers bitten, punched during arrest at City Hall

The incident involved a man assaulting Boston police officers at City Hall after becoming aggressive and refusing to leave.

City officials expressed concern and emphasized the need to protect staff and visitors in such situations. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Former L.A. Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty in sprawling corruption case

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan found guilty of racketeering and corruption charges.

The corruption case involved pay-to-play schemes at City Hall, with Chan being a crucial intermediary between developers and officials. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Miami Mayor Suarez hosted a rare press conference, but not about ongoing city scandals

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez held a press conference to address allegations of corruption and scandals in City Hall.

Suarez is facing multiple investigations, including federal inquiries into potential conflicts of interest and bribery. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Daywatch: Johnson administration fired staffers who complained about mistreatment

Three city staffers were fired after complaining about their treatment by high-ranking officials in Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration.

The incident highlights the challenges and tensions during the transition from Lori Lightfoot to Johnson in the mayor's office. [ more ]

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San Francisco

Muni, SamTrans, Caltrain will be free on New Year's Eve. BART won't.

Jerold serves as a reporter and San Francisco Bureau Chief for SFBay covering transportation, City Hall, and the Mayor's Office in San Francisco.

His work on transportation has been recognized by the San Francisco Press Club. [ more ]

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London politics

Deal struck between Sadiq Khan and United Airlines for mayor's US trip sparks complaint

Fresh details have emerged of a deal struck between City Hall and United Airlines as part of the mayor's trade mission to the US.

An official complaint has been filed against Mayor Sadiq Khan over a lack of openness and integrity regarding the deal with United Airlines. [ more ]

New York Post

5 months ago

Marketing

NYC paid nearly $300K for TikTok ads despite FBI's security warnings

City Hall spent nearly $300,000 in public funds on TikTok ads despite concerns over Chinese government influence.

The ads promoted various city initiatives and were rolled out before a ban on TikTok was implemented. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

5 months ago

London Assembly member Onkar Sahota told he cannot fight next year's City Hall election

Dr. Onkar Sahota, ally of Sadiq Khan, has been told he cannot keep his City Hall job after next year's mayoral election.

Labor Party has decided not to include Dr. Sahota on its shortlist of candidates for the constituency.

Two candidates, Ealing councillors Jasbir Anand and Bassam Mahfouz, have made the shortlist to replace Dr. Sahota as the party's candidate. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

5 months ago