NYC Council Member Robert Holden on crime, migrants and more
Holden discussed his concerns about crime in New York City and how to address the growing cost of the migrant situation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
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Holden discussed his concerns about crime in New York City and how to address the growing cost of the migrant situation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Faulty e-bike batteries have been blamed for hundreds of fires, some deadly, around the city.
Lithium-ion batteries have caused deadly fires and lots of property damage, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
One would provide lithium-ion batteries for low or no cost, and the other calls for fireproof charging containers.
A hearing will be held today on two new proposals aimed at making e-bikes and the batteries that power them safer.
Crime is top of mind this week as we talk all things criminal justice with George Grasso, who knows the issue from the street up.
Officials say a lot of people bought the animals during the pandemic, creating a breeding frenzy.
Officials say a lot of people bought the animals during the pandemic, creating a breeding frenzy.
The head of the police union said the reform bills compromise public safety.
The NYPD is facing a staffing crisis as the City Council considers a new package of police reform bills, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
They were being questioned about a specialized unit called the Strategic Response Group.
Sunday in the Bronx, a man in his 60s was killed in a fire around 4 p.m. along Olinville Avenue.
The bills are aimed at preventing more fires and potential deaths from these e-bike and e-scooter batteries. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Sandra Ung says the practice is not allowed in the area -- license or not. Vendors want the industry improved.
The city will also offer all high schoolers IDs granting them free access to museums and cultural institutions.
They say the bills will help streamline the process and speed up building inspections.
Several City Council members are looking to tackle what they call the rampant use of sidewalk sheds.
They're calling for more access to licenses, repealing criminal liability, and creating a small business services department.
Sen. Michael Gianaris says congestion pricing could mean trouble for residents above Manhattan's 60th Street.
Sen. Michael Gianaris says congestion pricing could mean trouble for residents above Manhattan's 60th Street. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS2 talks all things political with Basil Smikle, director of the Public Policy Program at Hunter College, and O'Brien Murray, a political consultant.
According to the FDNY, lithium-ion batteries caused 220 fires in 2022 and more than 20 fires already this year.
The New York City Council introduced new legislation Thursday on e-bike batteries to try to keep New Yorkers safe, but as CBS2's Doug Williams reports, there are questions on how the rules will be enforced.
In 2023 so far, more than two dozen fires in New York City have been blamed on lithium-ion batteries.
Dolma Naadhun was struck and killed at Newtown Road and 45th Street on Feb. 17.
