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Politics
Will the NYPD show up to testify this time?
Police higher ups postponed an oversight hearing twice on the Strategic Response Group.
New York City Council
Opinion
Opinion: the straight shot on facial recognition at MSG
James Dolan won’t be blocked from City Hall for a City Council hearing.
New York City Council
Politics
Sunrise Movement makes endorsements for City Council, with an eye to budget ‘no’ votes
Endorsing seven ‘climate champions’ for reelection, Sunrise Movement NYC puts a premium on those who stood against the budget.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The New Majority NYC endorses 27 women for City Council, including four non-incumbents
The group formerly known as 21 in ‘21 hopes to keep the New York City Council majority women.
New York City
Policy
No increase in mental health intakes yet from Adams’ involuntary removal plan
But Mayor Eric Adams’ administration couldn’t provide many specifics at a City Council oversight hearing on the removals
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan are off to the Coney Island races
New York City Council Member Ari Kagan switched parties to Republican, which could set up 2023 a general election showdown between incumbents.
New York City Council
Politics
The City Council looks to 2023, after Election Day and districting
Attendees at the annual conference in Puerto Rico have already declared their intention to run for reelection.
New York City Council
Policy
Outdoor dining plan still set to allow roadway seating, council confirms
A City Council bill that would make the Open Restaurants program permanent still includes provisions for roadway seating – though it’s unclear what those set-ups would look like.
News & Politics
Breaking News
Policy
Districting Commission releases draft of New York City Council maps
“Preliminary” was the key word as commissioners proposed a shakeup in southern Brooklyn and other changes in new draft City Council maps.
Policy
Policy
New York City’s first women-majority council to take on abortion access
The City Council will consider bills to allow people to sue for abortion interference and prohibit city resources for enforcement of other states’ restrictions among other actions.
New York City
Politics
As Eric Adams looks to reduce waste, council points to city offices in need of staffing
The City Council is pushing back against vacancy reductions at Sanitation, the Department of Buildings and more.
New York City Council
Policy
City Council takes step to making open restaurants permanent
A zoning amendment called a “first step” in the process passed easily in the City Council on Thursday.
New York City
Politics
New York City Council doles out committee assignments
Adrienne Adams’ allies secured top roles on land use and finance.
New York City
Politics
What does the female City Council majority want to do for women?
The New York City Council’s first female majority wants to bring more attention to issues including maternal health and family care.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Solitary confinement is Eric Adams’ first fight with the City Council
But it isn’t even clear what the mayor-elect is fighting for.
New York City
Politics
Adrienne Adams, Francisco Moya both declare victory in the council speaker race – which is impossible
Confusion reigned Tuesday, as both candidates said they would win.
New York City
Politics
It was a good year for electing women to the New York City Council – including Republican women
The New York City Council’s new female majority looks like it’ll include three Republican women, two of whom flipped Democratic seats.
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