Legislation/Policy

September 6, 2019

On Oct. 15 - barely over a month from now - the Trump Administration's new public charge rule will go...

An impassioned Robert Jackson addresses the crowd. (Photo by William Engel)

Government

Electeds, Tenant Advocates Revel in their Victory

August 29, 2019

“FIGHT!” shouted Assembly Member Al Taylor (D-Hamilton Heights, Harlem, Washington Heights). The assembly member repeated his cry in front of...

Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright solemnly discusses the surge in anti-Semitism across the country (photo by William Engel)

Activism

Seawright Holds Discussion Panel on Anti-Semitism Surge

August 8, 2019

Since the beginning of the year, our city has seen a frightening upsurge in anti-Semitic incidents. Last May, the NYPD...

Protesters refuse to let Brad Hoylman and Liz Krueger off the hook for Bill S2994. Photo by William Engel

Housing

Housing Advocates Clash with Slighted Parents at Epstein’s Town Hall

July 26, 2019

All Assemblyman Harvey Epstein (D-Lower East Side, East Village) wanted to do was hold a town hall meeting about affordable...

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer (Photo by William Engel)

City Government

Brewer Lets Borough Testify on Zoning Loopholes

July 12, 2019

City Council Member Ben Kallos (D-Yorkville, Lenox Hill) got a little emotional when he stood up to testify at a...

Pros And Cons Of Proposed Sex Worker Decriminalization Legislation Debated

June 12, 2019

Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou Assembly members Richard Gottfried (D-Chelsea, Midtown) and Yuh-Line Niou (D-Chinatown, Financial...

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. Contributed Photo.

Speaker Johnson Outlines Proposals For A 21st Century Criminal Justice System

May 20, 2019

Council Member Corey Johnson (Credit: Jeff Reed) City Council Speaker Corey Johnson (D-Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen) last week delivered a criminal...

City Councilman Keith Powers. Photo courtesy Twitter/KeithPowersNYC.

Powers’ Bill Passes Council, Eliminates Bail Payment Fees

April 9, 2019

Manhattan lawmakers today took a major step in criminal justice reform, passing legislation aimed at changing bail payments. Council Member...

City Council Members Margaret Chin and Brad Lander (Photo by William Engel)

Chin, Lander Announce Legislation for Fee on Paper Bags

April 2, 2019

City Council Members Margaret Chin (D-Battery Park City, Chinatown) and Brad Lander (D-Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens) were joined by fellow...

Council Passes Bill to Remove Abusive OB/GYNs from Birth Certificates