It could get easier for press passes to get revoked
The New York City Council is pushing a bill following outrage over “Mangionistas” with press credentials.
Menin conspicuously absent from Mamdani’s 9/11 health announcement
The already strained relationship between the two leaders is being tested by the tense 25th anniversary commemorations.
Why is Mamdani suing the City Council?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office sued the City Council over legislation that would give paraprofessionals a one-time pay bump.
Where are the subpoenas Julie Menin touted?
Eight months into her time as speaker, Julie Menin has not issued a subpoena, but she speaks often of beefing up the City Council’s oversight powers.
Concerned about e-bikes? Julie Menin is looking into them
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he’ll review 17 bills under consideration by the City Council, but said his priority is cracking down on already illegal e-bikes and e-scooters.
Federal employees say they’ll quit if they have to move to New Jersey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider the planned move of local offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The NYC Council passed a $10k bonus for paraprofessionals. Will the mayor sign it?
Even if he doesn’t, the council has the votes needed to override the mayor’s veto.
Speaker Julie Menin is quite wealthy
And other insights from Zohran Mamdani and other NYC elected officials’ financial disclosures.
NYC Council intern fired after launching campaign to pay interns
Mina Farahmand was working for Manhattan Council Member Harvey Epstein – until she wasn’t.
Menin wants to boost funding for food pantries – but quiet on city-owned grocery stores
The New York City Council speaker addressed City & State’s Food Access and Affordability Event, weeks before the city budget is due.