Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council strike budget deal
There was $4 billion for affordable housing, but most of the council's "wins" were more modest.
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There was $4 billion for affordable housing, but most of the council's "wins" were more modest.
Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council struck a budget deal just hours before the end of the fiscal year Thursday. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says the city's multi-billion dollar asylum seeker crisis impacted funding this year. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pvKVMA
It was a night for incumbents, except in one race in Harlem, and, somewhat surprisingly, one in Brooklyn.
Despite low voters turnout, incumbents across the five boroughs appeared well on their way to winning. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The blaring and sometimes ear-splitting sounds of sirens could soon be bearable. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has the story.
The turnout was low Tuesday for one of the most talked-about primary races in New York. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell has the story.
The City Council will consider two bills aimed at stopping the practice, which sponsors say can create "ghost cars" that are almost impossible to trace.
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson, co-chairs of the New York City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus, discussed an apparent resurgence of hate in the city and where the Adams administration is falling short.
New York City Council Members Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson share their biggest criticisms of Mayor Adams' leadership and the strangest debates they've had with other council members on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson said they would not allow Mayor Adams' veto to stand after he nixed a package of bills that increase aid to homeless New Yorkers. Watch their response on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson are co-chairs of the New York City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus. Watch their response to Elon Musk declaring "cisgender" a slur on Twitter on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The City Council could override the mayor's veto for the first time since 2013.
Public defenders issue call for action, say the department needs to do a better job protecting evidence.
What started as a City Council hearing about the fire that destroyed barrels of DNA evidence turned into a call for action from public defenders. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the story.
New York City's primary elections are heating up with early voting set to begin on June 17. The new City Council maps, which are redrawn every 10 years based on the Census, include notable changes, especially to parts of southern Brooklyn. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger explains, a Democrat-turned-Republican incumbent faces an uphill battle to keep his seat. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42Ded9u
A who's who of political leaders rallied in support of Dickens.
Assemblymember Inez Dickens picked up a major endorsement Thursday in her bid to represent Harlem's City Council District 9. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qD7wH2
New York City's primary elections are heating up with early voting set to begin on June 17. The new City Council maps, which are redrawn every 10 years based on the Census, include notable changes, especially to parts of southern Brooklyn. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger explains, a Democrat-turned-Republican incumbent faces an uphill battle to keep his seat. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42Ded9u
The alliance comes ahead of the June 27 primary, which will feature rank-choice voting.
The Marsha and Sylvia Plan is said to be the first ever comprehensive plan covering a wide range of issues.
The plan is named after leaders of the gay liberation movement that took place at Stonewall in 1969. Organizers say it covers a wide range of issues.
NYPD Det. Miosotis Familia's oldest daughter took on the role of raising her younger siblings after their mother's murder. But because of a legal loophole, they've been denied lifetime benefits which are typically given to the families of fallen officers.
Andrew Rigie, executive director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, discussed the proposal on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Perkins dedicated his life to fighting for the Harlem community. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell has more from his funeral.
Dignitaries, family and friends attended the funeral of the former state lawmaker on Thursday.
