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NYC’s Unsheltered Homeless Population Reaches Highest Number in More Than a Decade
An estimated 4,140 people were counted sleeping on New York City streets and subways during a federally-mandated annual survey, the highest number of unsheltered homeless people tallied in more than a decade. The number of unsheltered homeless people counted this year during the HOPE count (Homeless Outreach Population Estimate) was up slightly from last year, […] The post NYC’s Unsheltered Homeless Population Reaches Highest Number in More Than a Decade appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
City of No Way: Meet the Urban Planner Rallying New Yorkers Against Eric Adams’ Housing Agenda
On a sunny morning on the last day of May, nearly 100 New Yorkers, mostly from the outer boroughs, gathered at City Hall Park to protest a proposal they feared would annihilate their neighborhoods. In the midst of the rally, a chant broke out: “Paul! Paul! Paul! Paul!” “For mayor!” one person added on. The […] The post City of No Way: Meet the Urban Planner Rallying New Yorkers Against Eric Adams’ Housing Agenda appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
DA Drops Charges Against Seven CUNY Students and Staff Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Occupation
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office dropped felony burglary charges against seven CUNY students and faculty who were arrested during a pro-Palestinian encampment at City College earlier this year, ending all prosecution against them. However, another 10 cases involving people arrested at the City College demonstration are proceeding. All told, 17 people appeared in court Wednesday […] The post DA Drops Charges Against Seven CUNY Students and Staff Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Occupation appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Officials, Advocates Float Legal Action Over Congestion Pricing Pause
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s last-minute derailment of congestion pricing now has her facing a stack of potential lawsuits from opponents who want to force the vehicle-tolling plan back on track. A newly formed coalition of environmental groups, disability rights advocates and businesses in the so-called congestion zone south of 60th Street in Manhattan on Wednesday threatened […] The post Officials, Advocates Float Legal Action Over Congestion Pricing Pause appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Rental Broker Fee Bill Nears Veto-Proof Support as Council Hears Raucous Public Reactions
At a raucous City Council hearing Wednesday, renters, their supporters and the real estate industry went head-to-head over a new bill that would ban forced broker fees for New York City apartment-hunters. Hundreds of people descended on City Hall to testify about the FARE Act, a bill that would make whoever hires a broker — […] The post Rental Broker Fee Bill Nears Veto-Proof Support as Council Hears Raucous Public Reactions appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
How Brooklyn Celebrated Juneteenth Way Before It Became a National Holiday
This story is part of Summer & THE CITY, our weekly newsletter made to help you enjoy — and survive — the hottest time in the five boroughs. Sign up here. When Brenda Brunson-Bey first moved to Brooklyn in 1984, she met a lot of people who didn’t know what Juneteenth was. She herself hadn’t […] The post How Brooklyn Celebrated Juneteenth Way Before It Became a National Holiday appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
The Bronx Book Festival Just Happened for the Seventh Time — and Maybe Its Last
The Bronx Book Festival just celebrated its seventh year, which organizers say may be its last if they can’t obtain more sponsorships to boost funding. About 1,000 people registered to attend the event, which ran from June 5 through June 8 at multiple locations in the borough. The festival packed its days with panels featuring […] The post The Bronx Book Festival Just Happened for the Seventh Time — and Maybe Its Last appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Congestion Pricing Cash Crunch Could Give MTA an Out on Pact to Make Subway Stations Accessible
Just under two years ago, many of the MTA’s harshest critics cheered as the transit agency’s chairman touted “a truly historic day” for New York and for civil rights — when a federal court settlement mandated that almost all stations become accessible to people with disabilities by 2055. “It was a really big deal,” said […] The post Congestion Pricing Cash Crunch Could Give MTA an Out on Pact to Make Subway Stations Accessible appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
With Trump on Deck, City Probation Officers Call for More Help
In the same week that former President Donald Trump sat down for a virtual visit with a New York City probation officer, the union representing those workers says they are facing a severe staffing shortage with more than 200 vacancies. The Department of Probation currently has 389 probation officers and 169 supervising probation officers — […] The post With Trump on Deck, City Probation Officers Call for More Help appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
State Cannabis Officials Repeatedly Raised Alarms to Hochul’s Team Over Private Equity Loan Deal, Internal Emails Show
Last June, Joseph Thomas, an assistant counsel to Gov. Kathy Hochul, wrapped up negotiations on a $150 million deal that made investment firm Chicago Atlantic Group the major financier of the state’s cannabis legalization program. Within the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, doubts about the agreement flared instantly and intensely. “This is BAD,” wrote Matt […] The post State Cannabis Officials Repeatedly Raised Alarms to Hochul’s Team Over Private Equity Loan Deal, Internal Emails Show appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
What to Know About New York’s Latest Attempt to End Forced Broker Fees for Renters
New York is one of the only U.S. cities where tenants have to pay for a broker they did not hire. Those fees can range from one month’s rent up to 20% of the annual rent depending on the market. And in a rental market with a 1.4% vacancy rate, many people see broker fees […] The post What to Know About New York’s Latest Attempt to End Forced Broker Fees for Renters appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Staten Island’s Amazon Labor Union Joins Forces with the Teamsters
The labor union that defied the odds to organize workers at a Staten Island Amazon warehouse is moving to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, union leadership and the Teamsters announced last week. The Amazon Labor Union’s steps to get the backing of the 1.3 million-member union comes more than two years after it […] The post Staten Island’s Amazon Labor Union Joins Forces with the Teamsters appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Backed by Real Estate Interests, a PAC Touting Women Leaders Targets Pro-Tenant Candidates
A real-estate funded independent expenditure committee called New York Women Lead is spending heavily on behalf of incumbent Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman (D-Brooklyn), in an attempt to fend off a challenge from pro-tenant Democratic Socialist candidate Eon Huntley. The matchup, one of the most closely contested state races this primary cycle, puts housing issues front and […] The post Backed by Real Estate Interests, a PAC Touting Women Leaders Targets Pro-Tenant Candidates appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Not Just Congress: 8 Races to Watch in New York’s June Primary
Voting in New York’s primary starts soon, with early voting beginning June 15. What’s on the ballot? New York’s second primary of the year, after April’s snoozy presidential primary, will have Congressional and state-level seats for voters registered in New York with a major party. (Can you vote? Here’s our guide on that.) But not […] The post Not Just Congress: 8 Races to Watch in New York’s June Primary appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Can You Vote in New York City’s June Primary Election?
This article is adapted from a previous version published by THE CITY in 2021. Primary Day is two weeks away, on June 25. And early voting starts this weekend, on Saturday, June 15. The start of early voting is also the last day you can register to vote in the primary. But remember: You have […] The post Can You Vote in New York City’s June Primary Election? appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Comptroller Proposes City Charter Reforms to Limit Budget Leeway for Mayor and Council
Stepping into the political minefield created by Mayor Eric Adams’ launch of a Charter Revision Commission, Comptroller Brad Lander will propose budget reforms Friday through the commission that he says are a test of the mayor’s panel. Lander, who is on a long list of people who could challenge Adams for reelection, is seizing on […] The post Comptroller Proposes City Charter Reforms to Limit Budget Leeway for Mayor and Council appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Leaves MTA’s Grand Ambitions in Shambles
When Gov. Kathy Hochul backed away Wednesday from the vehicle-tolling plan that was supposed to bankroll billions of dollars in critical transit system upkeep and expansion, the MTA was left facing a $15 billion hole in its capital program — and no clear answers on how to fill it. Hochul’s hasty retreat from congestion pricing, […] The post Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Leaves MTA’s Grand Ambitions in Shambles appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
3-K Seat Shortages Rally Parents to ‘Playdate’ Protest at City Hall
City Hall remains steadfast in its commitment to offer 3-K seats to every family who wants one, citing a 9,000-seat surplus, but families say the available seats are too far from home and don’t meet the needs of working parents. Families and elected officials, many with kids in tow, gathered for a “playdate” at the […] The post 3-K Seat Shortages Rally Parents to ‘Playdate’ Protest at City Hall appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Council Passes Mayoral Oversight Bill That Has to Compete for Ballot Space
The New York City Council on Thursday overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ballot measure that would increase their power over the mayor’s commissioner picks, with the hopes of putting it up for a city-wide vote in November. The advice and consent bill, which passed with 46 votes out of the 51-member body, would require […] The post Council Passes Mayoral Oversight Bill That Has to Compete for Ballot Space appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
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