Record Amount Of Outside Money Flooded NYC Elections Last Year

There were more than $83 million in independent expenditures last year, with about $65 million for the mayoral election.

Crunch For NYC Restroom Access Is A ‘Crisis' For Taxi, Uber Drivers — Especially Women

City officials are considering a proposal to expand the number of commercial metered spots where drivers can park before finding a bathroom.

Hochul Calls $87M Funding Gap ‘Defunding The Police’

The money supports bomb squads, NYPD intelligence operations, FDNY emergency teams and cybersecurity across New York.

NYC Ends Seasonal Shutdown For Roadway Outdoor Dining

Here’s where to make the most of the outdoors for Labor Day weekend.

ICE Arrests Nearly Doubled In NYC This Summer

New bills could change how ICE operates in New York City.

NYC Extends Tax Exemption Deadline For Homeowners

The City has received more than 5,500 applications and approved about 2,900.

NYC Housing Court Fast-Track: What Tenants Need To Know

Eligible cases will receive a judge the same day they are filed.

NYC-Owned Grocery Plan Challenged In Court

The lawsuit compares the City’s grocery plan to Walmart.

NYC Parks’ Crew For Faster Repairs: What To Know

The new program will tackle everyday problems at parks, playgrounds and recreation centers while larger projects move forward.

Far Rockaway Residents Rally Against Dust-Blowing Concrete Recycling Plant

Tenants at a nearby public housing complex are organizing against the plant as it faces new state environmental regulations.

Mamdani Administration Sues To Block $10,000 Paraprofessional Payments

The lawsuit seeks to stop up to $10,000 checks for eligible paraprofessionals.

Inside NYC’s Cheap-Moving Price War: Dumbo vs. Piece Of Cake

An antitrust battle is now playing out in federal court, with allegations of below-cost prices, exclusive deals, Yelp tactics and more.

NYC Wants Its Sidewalks Back

Six new designs promise more light, space and visibility.

Housing Provider Must Help Tenants Avoid Eviction: Lawsuit

A new settlement requires a supportive housing provider to help tenants struggling to pay rent.

Tenant Groups Move To Defend NYC Rent Freeze

A new court filing lays out the evidence tenant groups say supports keeping rents frozen this fall.

NYC Child Care Fees Eliminated For Families Receiving Subsidies

Families receiving city child care assistance will no longer have to pay their required fees for care.

The AI Boom Has Overtaken NYC, And Workers Are Divided

As investors and companies embrace AI in New York City, workers are far less certain the technology will improve their jobs.

What Losing Work Authorization Could Mean For NYC Labor

From staffing shortages to workplace concerns, TPS termination could affect businesses and essential services across the city.

Prediction Market Rules Could Change In NYC

The City Council is investigating whether platforms use deceptive marketing and if New Yorkers need stronger consumer protections.

NYC Could Put Amazon On The Hook For Delivery Workers And Street Safety

A proposed law would change how Amazon and other delivery giants operate last-mile facilities.

Judge Halts NYC’s Second-Home Surcharge Rollout

A new lawsuit takes aim at the City’s rollout of the pied-à-terre surcharge.

Fines And Impoundments Coming For Illegal E-Bikes And Scooters In NYC

New Yorkers riding illegal e-bikes and scooters could see their vehicles seized as the City targets unsafe devices.

17 E-Bike Safety Bills On Table As NYC Crashes Spike

E-bike collisions are up by 31.7 percent this year in comparison to last year in NYC.

NYC Egg Prices Soared. Officials Say Major Producers Rigged The Market

New Yorkers will receive relief after an investigation uncovered how egg producers influenced prices behind the scenes.

NYC Deputy Sheriffs Win Retroactive Raise. Here’s How Much It Could Add To Payroll

The long-awaited agreement raises pay and benefits for hundreds of deputies in New York City.

NYC Grocery Stores To Offer 30 Percent Discounts On Produce, Meat And Pantry Staples

A 9,000-square-foot store in East Harlem will be the first grocery store to receive discounts in Manhattan.

These NYC Ballot Questions Could Change How Quickly NYC Approves Projects

Voters could decide whether to speed up approvals for outdoor dining, bike lanes and building projects through new city ballot proposals.

Landlords Sue NYC Over Rent Freeze

Landlords are challenging New York City’s rent freeze, saying the decision could hurt building owners.

Major Change Coming To NYC Gym Memberships And Subscription Services

A former NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner explains who the rules affect and how they'll be enforced.

Judge Rejects NYC's Bid To Dismiss Transgender Shelter Lawsuit

A homeless woman's allegations cleared a major legal hurdle that could affect shelter policies across New York.

NYC Renters Could Soon Get Doorstep Help Organizing Against Landlords

City volunteers will knock on doors in buildings with housing violations to help renters learn their rights and organize.

NYC Teaching Assistants Get $10,000 Pay Raises After City Council Vote

The vote could change how the City handles union pay negotiations.

Here’s How Much NYC Elected Officials Could Afford After Their Pay Raises

The mayor’s office is set to carry a salary above $300,000, while City Council members will earn $175,500 under the approved raises.

NYC’s 23-Point Housing Plan Could Change The Renting Landscape

A new plan could change how New Yorkers deal with apartment problems, repairs and housing complaints.

House Passes Bill Making Daylight Savings Time Permanent: How New York's Reps Voted

The House voted 308-117 Tuesday to pass the Sunshine Protection Act.

5 Things To Know About NYC's Plan To Close Rikers Island

Changes are underway, but key challenges remain before the City's jail system can transform.

NYC Online Tool Will Help Residents Fight Hard-To-Cancel Subscriptions

The City is hiring technologists to build digital tools that make services easier to access and solve everyday problems.

NYC Small Businesses Could Open Faster Under New Plan

New legislation targets lengthy permitting delays that many business owners say slow growth before opening day.

Free Parents' Night Out Program Launches In NYC

Families must register online between July 13 and July 20 and may select only one location.

Teen Removed From Adult ICE Detention Nearly Two Months

A court stepped in after conflicting records raised questions about how the teenager ended up in adult detention.

New York’s Newest Energy Option: The ‘Netflix’ Of Solar

It’s one of the easiest ways to save money and support local clean energy jobs. And it’s as simple as subscribing to Netflix.

Community Solar Finally Comes to New York

Community solar: a win-win for your wallet and the environment -- no equipment required.