#nyc-council

#nyc-council

Queens NYC Council Member Robert Holden stated, "The fact that a visibly sick horse like Ryder was allowed to work at all is unbelievable and inexcusable." Holden emphasized that current regulations fail to protect the horses, urging the City Council to take action. He criticized the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for systemic failures in regulating the horse carriage industry, stating, "they fell asleep at the wheel on animal welfare." This sentiment was echoed by a juror from the recent animal abuse trial, who suggested the Department of Health should be held accountable.

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.

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.

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.