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3 weeks 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.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

NYC Housing Calendar, July 14-21

NYC Council meetings are scheduled to address tenant displacement, landmark applications, and vacant commercial spaces for resident-owned businesses.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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
2 months 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.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.
fromBronx Times
3 months 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.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

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.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago
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.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 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
fromCity Limits
4 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.
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