New state law protects rent-regulated tenants from landlord harassment
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Landlords who try to drive out rent-regulated tenants through through certain forms of harassment can now be charged with a misdemeanor.
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Lawmakers, activists denounce ‘sweetheart deal’ for major delivery firms
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They argue that the program loses the city millions in fine revenue.
Read MoreCity files land use application to actually close Rikers jails
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The map change would officially close Rikers jails by 2026.
Read MoreCouncil will consider bill that sheds light on facial recognition and police surveillance
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“We must ensure that the constitutional rights of the public are protected.”
Read MoreCouncil aides share disturbing allegations of abuse at City Hall rally
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The rally took place as a coalition of council aides attempt to form a staff union.
Read MoreCity set to shutter two jails to make way for new facilities
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The city’s jail population has fallen below 7,000 people and will likely decrease further.
Read MoreRozic bill equips cops with skills to combat hate crimes
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Rozic said the legislation “sends a strong message about hate not having a place in any of our communities.”
Read MoreUlrich eyes new job as BOE executive director
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The lone Republican in the Queens delegation is interested in becoming the executive director of the BOE.
Read MoreOpinion: Candidate Bloomberg and the delayed apology
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Do enough voters care about candidate Bloomberg to switch loyalties from anyone they may be currently supporting?
Read MoreCouncil Speaker highlights staffers’ right to organize in email to members
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“Any deliberate discouragement or interference with staff’s ability to exercise those rights in this regard is prohibited.”
Read MoreQueens DSA recommends just one 2020 candidate for endorsement, passes on BP special election
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Zohran Mamdani is a first-time candidate running for State Assembly District 36.
Read MoreCity leaders blast ‘vampire’ Monserrate’s bid for Assembly
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Disgraced former lawmaker Hiram Monserrate’s bid for state Assembly has prompted strong responses from several local leaders.
Read MoreQueens DA-elect Katz names transition team
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Katz, the current Queens Borough President, filled out the team with several defense attorneys, nonprofit leaders and activists.
Read MoreNYC pols to Albany: Legalize It
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Advocates and lawmakers are reigniting the effort to remove weed from the penal code and end the racial disparities in marijuana arrests.
Read MoreCouncilmembers in Queens BP race each support staff union drive
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“I know that an equitable blueprint for staff salaries and protections is best for all of the council.”
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