Heard Around Town
Policy
Outdoor dining proposal would ban roadway dining for half the year
An updated New York City Council bill to make Open Restaurants permanent could advance thanks to the dismissal of a recent lawsuit against the program.
New York City
Policy
Plans for a Randall’s Island tent city draw familiar criticism
As the city struggles to host thousands of incoming asylum-seekers, a pivot to build a tent city on Randall’s Island still poses concerns about extreme weather and accessibility, some lawmakers and advocates said.
Heard Around Town
Politics
AOC meets “GSD” on taxi medallion debt relief
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made her first official appearance with Eric Adams to celebrate a milestone for underwater taxi drivers
Heard Around Town
Politics
After voting down its own map, the New York City Districting Commission opened up its deliberations
The livestreamed meeting focused mostly on increasing the Latino population in a City Council district in Manhattan
New York City
Policy
Mental health care on Rikers: New York’s largest psychiatric provider
On an average day, almost 3,000 people with mental illnesses are detained there – and they need better care.
Politics
Politics
GOP candidates in swing House seats soften their messaging on abortion
Campaign websites are undergoing some subtle updates as New York Republicans in key districts pivot to the general election.
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.
New York City
Updated
Policy
And… the New York City redistricting process has also devolved
The city Districting Commission voted to reject the latest draft maps, throwing the process into disarray.
Politics
Politics
Health departments face challenges in polio vaccination drives
Despite relatively high polio vaccination rates in New York, some stubborn gaps in immunization remain.
New York City
Politics
Eric Adams’ public schedules tell a lot – but not nearly as much as they should
The mayor’s office dumped hundreds of days of schedules that show a workhorse willing to meet with all sorts.
Heard Around Town
Politics
New York City’s municipal staffing problems are real
Mayor’s report shows staff declines at several major agencies, pointing to challenges in managing city jails and developing affordable housing.
New York City
Politics
NYC leaders are behind permanent outdoor dining. So what’s the hold up?
Pending litigation and ironing out the finer details of the program may be slowing down the creation of a legislative framework.
New York City
Policy
Union organizers gear up for negotiations with New York City Council leadership
After an initial meeting in May, the Association of Legislative Employees wants higher pay and overtime compensation.
New York City
Policy
What has New York done to protect from storms in the year since Ida?
A year after the devastating storm, New York has taken some steps to introduce absorbent infrastructure, but major vulnerabilities like basement apartments remain an issue.
Heard Around Town
Politics
National Democrats look to Robert Zimmerman’s House race against an “insurrectionist”
The 3rd Congressional District contest versus George Santos was moved into the DCCC’s “Red to Blue” program
New York City
Politics
Yuh-Line Niou eyes Hail Mary third party run in NY-10
The apparent second-place finisher is considering running against the Democratic nominee on the Working Families Party line. It wouldn’t be her first time.
New York City
Politics
YIMBY group targets local council member on Bronx rezoning
A new ad campaign from Open New York calls on Council Member Marjorie Velázquez to support the controversial rezoning in Throggs Neck.
Politics
6 New York congressional races to watch in November
Democrats and Republicans are battling across the country for control of the House of Representatives, and these New York seats could be key
New York State
Politics
2022 New York congressional primary election results
Dan Goldman wins close Democratic primary in the 10th District and Democrat Pat Ryan triumphs in closely watched Hudson Valley special election.
New York City
Politics
Candidates scramble as Dan Goldman gets inside track in NY-10
Outside spending and last-minute endorsements (sincere and not) flooded into the Democratic primary in the Brooklyn-Manhattan district as Election Day nears.
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