Flushing waterfront vote postponed as opposition mounts
With opposition to a proposal to transform Flushing’s waterfront growing among City Council members, a vote was called off...
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Stakes rise for real estate as socialists seek City Council foothold
Just a few months after nearly sweeping their state primary contests, socialists in New York City aren’t putting down...
Commercial tenant protections get extension from de Blasio
“Today is about justice for hard-working New Yorkers,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a bill-signing ceremony Monday. Commercial...
City Council extends restaurant, retailer lease protections
UPDATED, Sept. 23, 2020, 4:01 p.m.: The City Council on Wednesday extended a measure that protects restaurants and retailers...
City Council proposes bill to expand outdoor dining permanently
Curbside cuisine may become a permanent fixture in New York City’s streets. A new bill introduced in the City...
Council votes on restaurant surcharge, renter debt bills
UPDATED, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, 3:08 p.m.: The City Council on Wednesday approved a spate of bills that could...
Council looks to expand tenant discrimination laws
The City Council on Tuesday will consider a series of bills that would increase protections against renter discrimination. The...
City Council may extend deadline for construction safety training
With just 17 days before the deadline, the City Council is considering giving construction workers more time to meet...
Commercial rent tax cut introduced in City Council
With small businesses across the city closed or on the brink of failure, a Manhattan lawmaker introduced a bill...
Council members talk broker fee caps and real estate donations
It wasn’t so long ago that broker fees were among the biggest points of contention in city government. Democratic...