This year, rent stabilization will come into the forefront as elected officials weigh in on the future of the laws that provide nearly a million New Yorkers with an affordable home.
Category: Politics
Politics
Bronx Boro Pres calls for nail salon letter grade system
Elected officials want to protect New Yorkers from health dangers when they go to a salon.
City to name streets in honor of Detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos
The city council will fastrack plans to co-name the streets of two slain NYPD officers.
Fashion Week evicted from Lincoln Center
Organizers behind the city’s biggest fashion events will have to look for a new home following a court settlement.
U.S. determines North Korea behind attack
New Yorkers were mixed with the sudden decision to pull “The Interview” from theaters.
City’s restaurants see an increase in A grades
The city’s restaurant grading system saw a big success last year and experts say it’s due to an increase in transparency and education between the health department and the public.
Kate and Prince William take in the Big Apple
Brightening the day for a group of Harlem kids, lunch with the Clintons and checking out the Nets were just a part of the royal couple’s exquisite agenda in the city.
No indictment in Eric Garner’s death sparks demonstrations
For the second week in a row, thousands of angry New Yorkers took to the streets in peaceful protest against police brutality.
Stringer, borough preses call for public Wi-Fi bill of rights
The city comptroller wants to make sure that the city’s massive public internet service is equal for all.
City sees historic low of HIV/AIDS diagnoses
The saw a record number of new HIV/AIDS cases in 2013, but the health department wants to make sure minority and poor communities get access to tools to fight the virus.
NYC students walk out over Michael Brown killing
A week after the grand jury declined to indict Darren Wilson, the city’s youth took to the streets to voice their anger.
NYC protesters take over FDR Drive, block access over to major city roadways
For a second day in a row, protesters shut down various parts of Manhattan in solidarity following the Michael Brown case.
City’s food pantries saw surge following SNAP cuts: Report
The city’s hunger problem isn’t getting any relief, according to the Food Bank.
Council divided over plastic bag surcharge bill
The proposal to add a surcharge at the checkout line sparked a heated debate at the City Council.
Corrections department lays out reform for city jails
The city’s correction’s department will rethink the way it administers solitary confinement.
Bushwick councilman wants SantaCon out of neighborhood
Rafael Espinal Jr. wants nothing to do with the infamous holiday bar crawl.
Council committee to hold hearing on plastic bag surcharge bill
A battle will be brewing over a piece of legislation that could charge New Yorkers for using plastic bags at stores.
City’s future public phone design revealed
The bold plan to create the largest free Wi-Fi zone in the world took shape.
GOP sends Red Bull to de Blasio after late arrival
New York Republicans didn’t hesitate to call out the mayor for arriving late to the Flight 587 memorial.
Chin to introduce noise pollution data collection bill
A piece of legislation would help track the city’s noisiest sections.