NYC Council Archives - Page 20 of 39

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In Tuesday’s general election, there are 35 City Council races with more than one candidate on the ballot, as well as contests for Queens District Attorney, Civil Court, Surrogate and…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Opinion: Legislating For Our Newest Immigrant Neighbors

“These bills are a common sense way to help new arrivals become self-sufficient and less dependent on costly city services. I hope that my colleagues of all political stripes can…

ByShahana Hanif 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

New Bill Would Require NYC Landlords to Distribute Flood Evacuation Plans

The legislation introduced in the City Council last week is geared at keeping tenants in flood-prone basement apartments out of harm’s way.

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

City Lawmakers Call for Probe of How NYCHA Handles Tenant Complaints

The City Council’s resolution implores the state legislature and HUD to “take strong action and increase NYCHA accountability by auditing the responsiveness of NYCHA managers to tenants,” citing complaints from…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: Biometric Surveillance Has No Place in New Yorkers’ Homes

“New York City Council’s new bill banning biometric data collection in residential buildings is a strong step forward to give tenants and their guests more protections from the encroachment of…

ByFabian Rogers

ByZuliang 'Patrick' Li 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

ANALYSIS: ‘Social Housing’ Bills Expose Ideological Rift Among Housing Providers

The saga of The Windermere, though unique in many respects, is emblematic of why the city’s need for deeply affordable housing and the interests of many for-profit owners and developers…

ByDoug Turetsky 0Comments

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Aug 2023

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: City Council Must Act to Keep NYPD Radio Transmissions Public

“An independent, informed press is an essential check against the police, and it is critical that police radios remain open for journalists to monitor police actions and breaking news events.”

ByAndy Ratto 1Comment

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Aug 2023

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Closing the Loophole in NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Oversight

“The federal monitor overseeing the NYPD stop and frisk reforms has repeatedly warned that officers are under-reporting stops, leading to a likely massive undercount. In my case, this meant that…

ByTerron Belle 0Comments

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Aug 2023

ARTS and CULTURE Opinion Politics

Opinion: Recognizing Queens’ Hip-Hop Legacy, 50 Years Later

“The Bronx may have birthed hip-hop, but Queens embraced it with open arms and nurtured its growth. As the phenomenon spread through New York City, Queens quickly established itself as…

ByNantasha Williams 1Comment

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Aug 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Politics

Council Bill Would Require Monthly Reports On Street Homeless Sweeps

“We think this bill will bring much-needed transparency to how the administration is conducting these sweeps, and what is involved in them,” said Councilmember Sandy Nurse. “And if you think…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

It’s Election Day in NYC. Who’s On the Ballot?

Opinion: Legislating For Our Newest Immigrant Neighbors

New Bill Would Require NYC Landlords to Distribute Flood Evacuation Plans

City Lawmakers Call for Probe of How NYCHA Handles Tenant Complaints

Opinion: Biometric Surveillance Has No Place in New Yorkers’ Homes

Opinion: City Council Must Act to Keep NYPD Radio Transmissions Public

Opinion: Closing the Loophole in NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Oversight

Opinion: Recognizing Queens’ Hip-Hop Legacy, 50 Years Later

Council Bill Would Require Monthly Reports On Street Homeless Sweeps

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