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The legislation would have mandated a minimum wage for app-based grocery delivery workers for companies like Instacart. The Council says it is considering next steps, as advocates push lawmakers to…

ByVictoria Moran Garcia 1Comment

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Aug 2025

Economy Housing and Homelessness Immigration Justice Labor

Mayor Vetoes Council Bill to Eliminate Misdemeanors for Street Vending Offenses

“As the Trump administration continues to attack working families and immigrant communities, Mayor Adams’ veto is yet another example of him supporting Trump’s agenda over New Yorkers,” Council Spokeswoman Julia…

ByDaniel Parra

ByVictoria Moran Garcia 2Comments

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Oct 2024

Government Health Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

Council Files Appeal Over Adams Admin’s Refusal to Expand Rental Vouchers

The appeal announcement included the launch of a website tracking the number of days since the Council says its laws should have been implemented—447, as of Tuesday—and the number of…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2024

Climate and Environment Government

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?

A bill that aims to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation failed to become law last year. Will the governor veto it…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Climate and Environment Economy Government In Depth Investigations Labor

Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Deforestation Bill Vetoed Last Year

Gov. Hochul tried to water down a bill that sought to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation. Now, lawmakers plan to reintroduce…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics

Yes and No: Bills Targeting Illegal Rent Increases Diverge On Governor’s Desk

State lawmakers passed two bills last year intended to help New York City tenants root out—and undo—illegal rent hikes, but only one received Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature.

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Full Package of Rental Voucher Laws Not on Mayor’s Agenda, Despite Veto Override

With under two months left on the clock, the administration is not taking steps to fully implement a package of bills that would expand rental voucher eligibility among New Yorkers…

ByEmma Whitford 3Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

NYC Council Overrides Veto in Order to Expand Rental Vouchers

The mayor has argued that the bills will be too costly, and that an expanded pool will make it harder for existing voucher holders in a city with too few…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Housing Events This Week: City Council to Tackle Lead Paint, Mayor’s Veto on Voucher Bills

Housing and land use-related events taking place in the week ahead, as well as affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByMariam Hydara 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Mayor Touts Progress on Housing Vouchers as Council Readies to Override His Veto

More than 500 new households can access city-funded rental vouchers after the elimination last month of the so-called “90-day rule” for applicants, Mayor Adams said Tuesday. The update came weeks…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

Mayor Vetoes Bills to Raise Wages for Grocery Delivery Workers

Mayor Vetoes Council Bill to Eliminate Misdemeanors for Street Vending Offenses

Council Files Appeal Over Adams Admin’s Refusal to Expand Rental Vouchers

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?

Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Deforestation Bill Vetoed Last Year

Yes and No: Bills Targeting Illegal Rent Increases Diverge On Governor’s Desk

Full Package of Rental Voucher Laws Not on Mayor’s Agenda, Despite Veto Override

NYC Council Overrides Veto in Order to Expand Rental Vouchers

Housing Events This Week: City Council to Tackle Lead Paint, Mayor’s Veto on Voucher Bills

Mayor Touts Progress on Housing Vouchers as Council Readies to Override His Veto

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