New York City

Politics

21 in ’21 kicks into high gear

The group seeking equal representation for women on the City Council announced its slate of 33 endorsements.

New York City

Politics

Andy King’s expulsion a sign of stricter enforcement

The expulsion of Andy King demonstrates the New York City Council ethics committee's more assertive approach in recent years.

New York City Council

Policy

Andy King likely to be kicked out of NY City Council

The Committee on Standards and Ethics unanimously recommend expulsion for multiple charges of misconduct.

New York City Council

Politics

Lancman set to resign from City Council, sources say

New York City Council Member Rory Lancman, who is term limited in 2021, is considering resigning from the legislative body to take a job in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration, sources say.

New York City

Politics

Why NYC Council speakers never become mayor, or anything else

Cory Johnson dropping out of the 2021 mayoral race makes him just the latest speaker to fail to move up in electoral politics.

New York City Council

Politics

Top council speaker staffers lead the pack in fundraising

Erik Bottcher, Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s chief of staff, raised more money than any council candidate who isn’t an incumben, while Lynn Schulman, a senior liaison in Johnson’s office, also raised an impressive sum.

New York City

Politics

Industry City and the future of member deference

The fate of the rezoning in Brooklyn may have a lasting impact on New York City’s land use decisions.

New York City

Personality

Alejandra Caraballo, transgender trailblazer, eyes City Council run

A Q&A with the Brooklyn lawyer and community board member on her campaign for Laurie Cumbo’s seat.

Technology

Policy

City Council extends crackdown on delivery apps

New York City will continue to cap fees paid to the likes of Grubhub and Postmates.

New York City

Personality

Ritchie Torres won’t follow your script

How a young, gay, Afro-Latino man made his own way from NYCHA to Capitol Hill.

New York City

Personality

Chi Ossé, the activist candidate

New York City’s marches and protests against police brutality invigorated the 22-year-old candidate.

New York City

Politics

City Council approves part of COVID-19 relief package

New protections for commercial and residential tenants passed, in addition to capping fees by food delivery apps.

New York City

Policy

NYC Council bill could reignite gig worker debate

The council wants to extend sick leave to gig workers and have the state Legislature classify them as employees.