Zohran Mamdani will be more effective than Eric Adams, NYC councilman predicts
When the New York City Council convenes in January, it will have a new speaker and a new…
City Council weighs new legislation on nonprofit home ownership that could end up delaying real estate closing
The New York City Council is considering legislation designed to give nonprofits greater access to residential and commercial…
Menin claims City Council Speaker votes; Hudson acquiesces
City Councilmember Crystal Hudson speaks at a rally in 2024. Photo: Mary Frost, Brooklyn Eagle CITYWIDE — MANHATTAN…
Julie Menin claims victory in NYC Council speaker race with more than 65 percent support
Manhattan Councilwoman Julie Menin claimed victory Wednesday in the City Council speaker’s race after securing commitments of support…
Powerful health care union 1199SEIU backs Crystal Hudson for NYC Council speaker as race heats up
New York’s largest health care union, 1199SEIU, is throwing its weight behind Brooklyn Councilwoman Crystal Hudson’s bid to…
New York City Council passes landmark AI oversight package
New York City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed the GUARD Act, a sweeping package of bills designed to…
New York City will try (again) to regulate AI
Maybe this time they’ll be lucky. A package of bills requiring reporting and some regulation of artificial intelligence…
New York City will try (again) to regulate AI
Maybe this time they’ll be lucky. A package of bills requiring reporting and some regulation of artificial intelligence…
Adrienne Adams on outdoor dining program: This isn’t new
A New York City Council committee hearing Monday showed lawmakers and advocates are not ready to put the…
Year-round outdoor dining? Calls grow to reform the program as season comes to an end
A debate is simmering at City Hall that could extend the outdoor dining program. Under the city’s current…
NYC Council set to vote on pay raises for itself, mayor by end of year: sources
The City Council is planning to vote on giving itself and other local elected officials — including the…
Revised Allerton rezoning could bring 400+ apartments to the area
A revised rezoning proposal for 2560 Boston Road could bring more than 400 new apartments to the neighborhood,…