2 NYC labor unions snub Zohran Mamdani ally for City Council speaker, back Julie Menin
The frontrunner in the race to be speaker of the New York City Council secured new union endorsements…
The tacky 2026 NYE ball and more: Letters
An ugly NYE ball What were they thinking when they designed the 2026 New Year’s Eve ball (“A…
NYC Council’s affordable-housing bill would give nonprofits first shot to buy multifamily buildings
The City Council’s far-left majority is pushing the Big Apple into a “communist dystopia” with Stalinesque legislation designed…
Manhattan Dem Julie Menin likely to be next NYC Council speaker—setting up possible clash with Zohran Mamdani
Councilwoman Julie Menin said Wednesday she’s locked up a “super majority” in her bid to become the next…
NYC Council changes law to allow juvenile detention sex-abuse cases to proceed
Hundreds of child sex-abuse claims against New York City’s juvenile detention facilities were set to be revived after…
City Council blackmails Mamdani for an unearned pay hike
Plan A for a stealth City Council “raise our own pay” gambit failed, thanks to the clear language…
NYC sneaks in 16% pay raises to put on Zohran Mamdani’s desk as welcome gift
Affordability – for them. One of socialist Zohran Mamdani’s first decisions as mayor could be whether to give…
‘No more hiding’: NYC Council votes to reopen civil lawsuit ‘lookback’ window for sex abuse claims
The New York City Council overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday legislation to restore sex abuse survivors’ ability to bring…
NYC Council reviews outdoor dining rules
There’s another new push to make outdoor street dining year-round. The season is scheduled to end on Saturday,…
NYC Council vote on pay raises for elected officials in 2025 postponed amid legal concerns
The City Council will not vote this year to increase salaries for its members, the mayor and other…
City Council power play will make or break Mamdani’s mayoralty
In January, both ends of City Hall will be under new leadership. The voters chose Zohran Mamdani as…
Pass this small but valuable tweak to NYC’s draconian Airbnb ban
For once, the City Council is on the verge of doing something sane: Relaxing the insane ban on…