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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.
Senate Leadership Doubles Down on Secret Committee Exposed by New York Focus
Early Tuesday morning, a select circle of state senators began filing into the office of Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, on the fourth floor of the state capitol building in Albany. They were there for a meeting of the Senate’s Working Rules group, a body so secretive that even some of their fellow senators didn’t […] The post Senate Leadership Doubles Down on Secret Committee Exposed by New York Focus appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
NYC Charter Review Group’s First Public Hearing Leaves Room for Improvement
Low turnout and random complaints not covered by the city charter marked the beginning of a newly-formed panel to consider changes to New York’s municipal rules. The first public hearing, held at the Helen Marshall Atrium in Queens Borough Hall, is the start of a fast-tracked Charter Review Commission to potentially make changes to city […] The post NYC Charter Review Group’s First Public Hearing Leaves Room for Improvement appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Business Leaders ‘Furious’ at Hochul Reversal on Manhattan Congestion Charge
New York’s most prominent business leaders, longtime supporters of the congestion pricing proposal to raise money for the MTA and to reduce traffic, are angry at Gov. Kathy’s Hochul’s decision to postpone implementation of fees for vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. They are now gearing up to fight an idea floated by the […] The post Business Leaders ‘Furious’ at Hochul Reversal on Manhattan Congestion Charge appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Hochul Hits Brakes on Congestion Pricing at Last Minute
A years-in-the-making plan to toll motorists driving into the most congested parts of Manhattan as a way to ease traffic and raise billions for transit upgrades has stalled again — less than a month before its planned launch. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday said she is indefinitely delaying the June 30 start of congestion pricing, […] The post Hochul Hits Brakes on Congestion Pricing at Last Minute appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Latex, Cuffs and Extra-Large Pumps: A Glimpse in the Kink Shop Outfitting Pride Parties
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. In June, themed parties bring a lot of people to Purple Passion. A big latex-only bash is one highlight of Pride Month, said Lolita […] The post Latex, Cuffs and Extra-Large Pumps: A Glimpse in the Kink Shop Outfitting Pride Parties appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Migrant Women, Eager for Work, Turn to Construction
Katy Contreras is in her coveralls, boots, respirator and gloves before 7 a.m. each shift. She’s on asbestos removal duty at a construction site in Chelsea, where she wields an ax for demolition work and then removes and cleans up the toxic material, taking care to hose down the area throughout the day to prevent […] The post Migrant Women, Eager for Work, Turn to Construction appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
NYPD Commissioner’s Brother Demolishes Illegal Bronx Dining Platform Under Judge’s Threat
As the moment neared to face a judge’s wrath after weeks of stalling on a court order to remove an illegally constructed outdoor dining area at his Bronx restaurant, the brother of Police Commissioner Edward Caban jumped into action. Late last week, Richard Caban backed down and demolished the vast platform at Con Sofrito, on […] The post NYPD Commissioner’s Brother Demolishes Illegal Bronx Dining Platform Under Judge’s Threat appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Mount Sinai Eye & Ear Nurses Rally for Layoff Plan as Beth Israel Shutdown Looms
With weeks to go until Mount Sinai Health System’s planned July 12 shutdown of Beth Israel Hospital, nurses at a sibling facility on Manhattan’s East Side are in the midst of bargaining a new contract for higher salaries. They’re also negotiating a layoff plan for if and when the health system closes their place of […] The post Mount Sinai Eye & Ear Nurses Rally for Layoff Plan as Beth Israel Shutdown Looms appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
New Council Bill Would Ban Mass Recording of Rikers Calls by Jail Staff
In 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration pushed through a new rule allowing jail staff to eavesdrop on detainees’ phone calls. Seventeen years later, a city lawmaker now wants to make it illegal again to listen to and tape calls made by incarcerated people — citing unlawful snooping on lawyer calls and recent allegations that the […] The post New Council Bill Would Ban Mass Recording of Rikers Calls by Jail Staff appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
New Council Bill Would Ban Mass Recording of Rikers Calls by Jail Staff
In 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration pushed through a new rule allowing jail staff to eavesdrop on detainees’ phone calls. Seventeen years later, a city lawmaker now wants to make it illegal again to listen to and tape calls made by incarcerated people — citing unlawful snooping on lawyer calls and recent allegations of an […] The post New Council Bill Would Ban Mass Recording of Rikers Calls by Jail Staff appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
NYC Made a Big Bet on TV and Film Studios. Will They Survive an Industry Shakeout?
The cavernous Brooklyn Navy Yard building, once a machine foundry, is the length of a football field and has 58-foot-high ceilings. Today, it is filled with scaffolding, as real estate developer Doug Steiner spends $95 million to add two more sound stages to the Steiner Studios complex there. He had planned on beginning the renovation […] The post NYC Made a Big Bet on TV and Film Studios. Will They Survive an Industry Shakeout? appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
‘The Answer Is Always Money’
Hosts Christina Greer and Harry Siegel discuss Donald Trump’s 34 guilty counts, the Mets retiring Darry Strawberry’s No. 18, and the seemingly countless points of contention and tension between City Hall and the City Council. The post ‘The Answer Is Always Money’ appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Grieving Families Act Supporters Hope Third Time’s the Charm for Beleaguered Bill
Backers of a bill to update New York state’s wrongful death laws to allow victims’ families to sue for damages and emotional pain hope a new version will finally convince the governor to sign the measure — if they can get it passed before Albany’s summer break. The long-pursued Grieving Families Act was amended this […] The post Grieving Families Act Supporters Hope Third Time’s the Charm for Beleaguered Bill appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Video of NYPD Cannabis Raid and Arrest Raises Questions About Adams’ New Enforcement Offensive
As a new mayoral task force conducts sweeps of hundreds of shops suspected of selling illegal weed, a video of a raid on a Staten Island store obtained by THE CITY captures how enlisting police to conduct regulatory inspections can lead to criminal charges, igniting concerns about potential due process violations. The 90-second clip taken […] The post Video of NYPD Cannabis Raid and Arrest Raises Questions About Adams’ New Enforcement Offensive appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Hidden $80K Donation Further Fuels Battle at Community Board Roiled by Development Fights
Amid controversy over a development plan that would have reshaped Midtown, some former leaders of a local community board covertly secured an $80,000 anonymous donation to hire an outside consultant for a zoning task force that met privately — all actions that may have violated city ethics and transparency rules. The Manhattan board, Community Board […] The post Hidden $80K Donation Further Fuels Battle at Community Board Roiled by Development Fights appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Once a Beauty Contest, Miss Subways Is Now a Campy, Voicy Extravaganza
As the theater lights dimmed and attention turned to the stage, a pigeon, a mouse and a few trains strutted into the spotlight one by one, each taking turns to answer questions about a New York City subway line. At Coney Island’s Sideshow by Seashore Theater, the long-standing freak show space located just across the […] The post Once a Beauty Contest, Miss Subways Is Now a Campy, Voicy Extravaganza appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
LISTEN: A Place That Women Ruled
Julie Satow, author of When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion, talks with guest host Sarah Shears in the latest episode of FAQ NYC Off-Cycle. The post LISTEN: A Place That Women Ruled appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Hochul Considers Smartphone Ban for New York Schools
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Gov. Kathy Hochul is mulling how to get smartphones out of New York schools as city and state officials grapple with the potential harmful effects of social media and other online platforms on youth mental health. This week, Hochul said smartphones should not be available […] The post Hochul Considers Smartphone Ban for New York Schools appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
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