The mayor and City Council speaker criticized the tweets and called on Councilman Yeger to apologize.
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Batman’s NYC talent discusses city’s influence on hero
Over the last 80 years, Batman has been instrumental in telling New York related stories that are relevant to the current era.
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.
Amazon’s brief LIC stint won’t affect area’s market: Brokers
Real estate experts say the tech giant’s brief flirtation with western Queens won’t wreck developments or future sales. In fact, it may have boosted them.
Amazon deal doomed by poor outreach: EDC Pres
James Patchett took aim at Amazon executives as well as the media for the collapse of the HQ2 deal.
$40 million in state funds for Census outreach sought by advocates
New York advocates say huge groups of people are vulnerable to an undercount in 2020.
Ruben Diaz Sr. faces calls for resignation following homophobic comments
The Bronx leader refuses to back down from his controversial comments.
Feds to probe BK jail power, heat outage
After an outcry from elected officials and other jail rights activists, the Inspector General promised to get to the bottom of what happened at the MDC Brooklyn facility.
Bills push for min wage raise for prison workers
State lawmakers say the current pay standard for detainees is unacceptable.
Brooklyn federal jail inmates subjected to inhumane conditions: Suit
Attorneys for the MDC facility are looking for answers and accountability over the week long power and heat outage.
NYers rally for inmates after BK jail loses power, heat
Family members, concerned citizens and elected officials are searching for answers after the federal facility lost power and heat for a week.
Council, Amazon spar over union issue at HQ2
Round two of the City Council’s meetings with the tech giant resulted in a major debate over Amazon’s policy on organized labor
City reveals Gowanus rezoning plan
The city aims to provide more affordable housing, a new waterfront and tidal surge protections.
City’s Office of Nightlife issues first report
The newly created nightlife office found that New York’s bars, clubs and other nightlife are a huge boon to the city’s economy.
Shutdown leading to ‘humanitarian crisis’: Mayor
Bill de Blasio warned New Yorkers that the longest government shutdown will have long lasting effects for everyone.