Council takes mayor to court for blocking law banning solitary on Rikers
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Mayor Eric Adams was sued by the City Council on Monday for his refusal to implement a law banning solitary confinement in the city’s jails.
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City of Yes gets final ‘yes’ from City Council
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The mayor’s sweeping and controversial plan to address the city’s housing crisis known as the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity cleared its final and highest hurdle on Thursday when it was approved by the New York City Council.
Read MoreOpinion: Council’s City for All plan will work for Southeast Queens
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“Speaker Adrienne Adams and the City Council have delivered a comprehensive approach to address every aspect of this crisis with their City for All plan.”
Read MoreCity of Yes clears Council committees with substantial changes
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The mayor’s sprawling and controversial plan to rework the city’s zoning laws in an effort to encourage more housing construction cleared a major hurdle Thursday after undergoing some significant changes.
Read MoreFollowing Mastro disaster, new corp counsel pick cruises through City Council
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The City Council on Wednesday had few objections to the mayor’s pick for the city’s top attorney, a sharp contrast from their feelings toward his last pick, Randy Mastro, who withdrew his nomination after an all-day grilling from lawmakers over the summer.
Read MoreCity Council hangs onto hopes of a QueensLink
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Some members of the City Council are still hanging onto hope that the city will decide to resurrect an old train line that they believe would change South Queens locals’ lives for the better, rather than build a park along the elevated tracks.
Read MoreQueens’ 7 train is epicenter of deadly subway surfing trend
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During a City Council hearing on Monday, city officials said the 7 train is the “overwhelming” epicenter for incidents of subway surfing, a dangerous practice which has resulted in six deaths citywide this year.
Read MoreToo much housing or not enough?: Adams administration defends City of Yes to City Council
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Will the mayor’s signature housing policy create too much housing or not enough? The City Council appeared to be divided on the answer on Monday as the legislature grilled members of the Adams administration on the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity.
Read MoreCity of Yes faces an uncertain path through Queens councilmembers
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When Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial housing plan comes before the City Council for what is expected to be a marathon two-day hearing this week, it won’t get much of a warm reception from the delegation from Queens.
Read MoreAdams makes controversial pick for city’s top atty
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After months of anticipation, Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday nominated Randy Mastro to serve as the city’s top attorney, likely setting up yet another battle between the mayor and the City Council, whose members have already voiced their opposition to the nomination of the longtime and controversial legal figure.
Read MorePower struggle between mayor and council plays out in Queens
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The final meeting of the Charter Revision Commission was held in Queens on Monday. Less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the meeting, the commission released its final proposed changes to the city’s charter, calling into question whether or not what was discussed at the meeting was considered for the final recommendations.
Read MoreThree QPL branches to reopen following budget restorations
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Three Queens library branches currently under construction and previously at risk of not reopening, will soon open their doors as a result of new funding included in the recently passed city budget, the Queens Public Library system said on Tuesday.
Read MoreCouncil looks to ban recording of detainee phone calls
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The City Council on Thursday introduced a bill that they say would stop the city’s Department of Correction from recording calls made by detainees inside Rikers Island without first getting a warrant.
Read MoreSolitary confinement ban comes into view, but city challenge remains
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Advocates, lawmakers and public defenders on Monday urged the city’s jail watchdog to ensure that the City Council’s ban on solitary confinement be fully implemented before the end of next month, despite ongoing efforts from the city and Department of Correction to delay the law’s enactment.
Read MoreDangerous, unethical and unprofessional’: Police tweet attacking Queens pol prompts speaker’s scorn and investigation
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Top NYPD officials had very little to say Thursday when questioned by the City Council about a series of antagonistic social media posts authored by some of the department's top brass in recent weeks.
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