$30 Minimum Wage Proposed For NYC Workers

Supporters say higher pay is needed to meet rising living costs, while business groups warn the proposal could strain small employers.

$1.7B In Found Funds Could Shake Up NYC Budget

Forecast projects stronger tax revenue than City Hall estimates as officials search for ways to close a multibillion-dollar deficit.

New Bill Would Allow Outdoor Drinking In NYC During World Cup: What To Know

The bill would create "entertainment zones" where New Yorkers and tourists can enjoy a drink outside.

NYC Council Member Sues Council To Block Ethics Hearing Over Islamophobic Posts

Republican Vickie Paladino in her lawsuit argued that the ethics complaint infringed on her First Amendment rights to free speech.

Major Upgrades Coming To NYC Busway

The project will be the busway's first major redesign since traffic restrictions were implemented in 2019.

Court Strikes Down Protections For NYC Renters

The ruling could limit housing access for low-income renters and weaken local and statewide anti-discrimination measures.

NYC Moves To Take Down Sidewalk Sheds

City officials say new rules and repairs at public housing developments will remove long-standing sidewalk sheds.

NYC Floats New Tax Plan

State lawmakers are reviewing a narrower revenue plan as the mayor seeks new funding to close a multibillion-dollar city budget gap.

NY Expands Universal Child Care Plan

Officials say expanding child care access will help parents keep jobs and move families out of shelters.

City Shutting Down Historic 30th Street Intake Shelter

The 30th Street shelter in Manhattan has been the gateway to the city’s shelter system since the 1980’s, but is in dire need of repairs.

NYC To Close Homeless Intake Shelter

City plans to move adult men’s and adult family shelter intake to new Manhattan sites while relocating current residents by mid-March.

These Are The 10 NYC Parks Receiving Major Upgrades

The City will use $50 million to build playgrounds, redesign structures and add landscaping.

NYC Sues Tow Company Over Predatory Fees, Illegal Practices

Consumers can verify licenses or file complaints.

NYC Council Charges Councilwoman Over Islamophobic Social Media Posts

Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino faces formal disciplinary proceedings after repeated Islamophobic posts on social media.

Housing Voucher Deadline Looms For Mamdani

The Mayor faces deadline to act on housing vouchers, leaving thousands of low-income New Yorkers at risk of eviction.

Mamdani Pitches New Public Toilets While 50 Park Bathrooms Sit Closed

The mayor’s $4 million modular restroom plan promises faster, cheaper installations.

NYC Fails To Meet Bike And Bus Lane Mandates

Department of Transportation struggles to meet 2019 Streets Plan benchmarks, citing staffing, capacity, and community engagement challenges.

NYC 2-K Childcare Race Might Outpace Planning

Expansion of early childhood care highlights teacher shortage, pay disparities, and need for strong nonprofit partnerships.

Supreme Court Blocks Redraw Of NYC's Lone GOP Congressional District: What To Know

The decision preserves the congressional district for the midterm elections.

New Yorkers Rally With Diverging Demands On Iran Strikes

New Yorkers rallied in Midtown after U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran, while a separate February protest called for civilian protections.

Tenants With No Water, Heat Face Off Against Landlords In NYC Hearing

Mayor’s housing push exposes widening gap between renters alleging neglect and small property owners warning of financial collapse.

Trump And Mamdani Plan To Expand Affordable Housing

Proposal would transform Queens rail yard into housing, parks and schools with $21 billion in federal grants.

New Street Parking Charge Proposed To Fix NYC Budget Gap

Report finds expanding parking meters could raise over $1 billion annually amid projected multibillion-dollar deficit.

Mamdani Responds To Trump's SOTU Remarks On City's Snow Shoveling Program

Trump called the snow program evidence of "Democratic inconsistency."

Housing And Homelessness Leader Named NYC Social Services Commissioner

Mayor Zohran Mamdani taps Erin Dalton to lead Department of Social Services.

NYC Trash Collection Delayed After Snowstorm, Alternate Side Parking Suspended

Snowstorm causes NYC trash and recycling delays.

Mamdani Responds After Snowballs Hit NYPD Officers

NYC mayor highlights frontline workers’ efforts during extreme winter weather as officials review recent public safety concerns.

New City Planners Plan To Bolster Affordable Housing Leadership

Mamdani appointed a city planning chair and director, reappointed Housing Development Corporation and Department of City Planning leaders.

NYC Races To Improve Operations After Cold-Weather Deaths

Amid a blizzard with snow and ice, NYC opens new shelters and deploys outreach teams to protect residents without homes.

NYC Senior Centers Struggle With Broken Elevators, Failing HVAC And Aging Kitchens

Council oversight highlights urgent repairs and ongoing costs at older adult centers across New York City.

Affordable Housing Fast-Tracked As Mamdani Cuts Approval Time

Powerhouse Apartments will open 84 units, including 30 for formerly homeless residents, under a new expedited City review process.

NYC Expands Paid Leave Law For All Workers

The law ensures workers can take time off from day one for caregiving, court appearances, and emergencies without retaliation.

Rikers Island Overhaul Planned For Inmates, Staff

Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlined a new action plan to improve prison conditions, and bring them to compliance.

NYC Targets Gyms Over Subscription Traps, Warns 187 Facilities

Mayor Zohran Mamdani sent notices to 187 gyms, regarding hard-to-cancel memberships and deceptive advertising.

EMS Workers Leave NYC For Higher Pay

Lawmakers press New York City officials on EMS wages, regional workforce migration and a projected multibillion-dollar budget gap.

Affordable Housing, Arts Project Breaks Ground In NYC

The Timbale Terrace development will provide affordable homes and a permanent home for Casa Belongó Music and Arts Center.

Rent Board Vote Nears As Mamdani Appoints Six New Members

New leadership will soon begin hearings and data review before voting on rent adjustments for stabilized leases across the five boroughs.

NYC Property Tax Hike Or Millionaire Income Tax Loom

Facing a multibillion-dollar shortfall, City Hall proposes higher taxes on top earners or property owners, drawing pushback from lawmakers.

Mamdani Announces Appointments For International And Immigrant Affairs

Ana María Archila will lead International Affairs and Faiza Ali will head Immigrant Affairs for New York City.

UES Candidate Nets 2 Key Endorsements For AD-73 Race: See Who

The 73rd Assembly District encompasses Murray Hill, Turtle Bay, Sutton Place, Midtown East, and the Upper East Side.​