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Vaccine violators have yet to face judge, pay fines
Two months after the city issued an emergency health order for four Brooklyn neighborhoods, over 100 violators have not paid their fine and remain without their shots, according to records.
NYC hospitals demand vaccination proof from some visitors
The city’s public hospital system, NYU Langone, Mount Siani, and Memorial Sloan Kettering have instituted the policies that require proof of vaccination from the Brooklyn zip codes with the surge in measles cases.
De Blasio gets no support in first major pres poll
A survey of national voters finds that the mayor is going to have to do more work if he wants people to know about his presidential run.
Community board concerned over Waldorf Astoria roof plan
Community leaders are pushing the developers of the landmarked building to give its future tenants more open space.
Flushing school closed as city measles cases grow
The health department’s closure marks the fist vaccination related shut down outside Brooklyn.
NYC has spent 54% of federal Sandy funds: Report
City Comptroller Scott Stringer warned the city that if they don’t move quickly on projects to combat climate change, it may be too late to prevent costly damage in coastal areas.
Kosciuszko Bridge’s new span to open in Sept.
After years of work, the expanded bridge will be open to both cars and pedestrians.
Former councilman ‘Lew’ Fidler dead at 62
The lifelong Brooklynite served a dozen years in the Council.
City may switch to Ranked Choice Voting
The City Charter Commission contends that ranked voting could improve future elections and reduce costs.
City Council passes major green legislative package
A mandatory retrofit for large buildings and a fee for paper shopping bags are coming soon to the city.
Councilman removed from committee over anti-Palestine rhetoric
The majority of the Council voted to take Kalman Yeger out of the immigration committee for refusing to back down from his statements.
Speaker to remove Yeger from immigration committee
The Councilman refused to apologize for his anti-Palestinian tweets and as a result will lose a seat on the immigration committee.
Anti-Palestine tweet from Councilman draws backlash from mayor, council speaker
The mayor and City Council speaker criticized the tweets and called on Councilman Yeger to apologize.
Borough jails clear hurdle
The public review process over the four jail sites commences.
Rep. José E. Serrano reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
The longest serving Puerto Rican congress member won’t run for re-election in 2020.
Advocates rally against Bx jail site
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. says the Mott Haven location doesn’t help the community or the mayor’s vision.
City’s 100K job plan off to a slow start: EDC
City leaders grilled over the head of the Economic Development Corporation over the Mayor’s initiative to increase jobs for New Yorkers.
Mayor pitches $10B plan to extend Manhattan shoreline
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s idea would create a natural barrier for Manhattan’s lower coast.
Tin Pan Alley gets landmark consideration
After years of advocacy, the birthplace of pop music may be on its way to receive official city protections.