NYC Council members call for new scaffolding regulations
They say the bills will help streamline the process and speed up building inspections.
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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.
Passersby stopped and looked at the memorial Sunday for Dolma Naadhun, who was struck and killed at Newtown Road and 45th Street on Feb. 17. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The Republican presidential primary came into view this week when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Staten Island.
A bonus conversation with Minority Leader Joe Borelli exclusively on CBS News New York.
Republican Joe Borelli of Staten Island discuses upcoming council races and what could play into the 2024 presidential race with CBS2's Marcia Kramer.
Some lawmakers may want to take the city's current laws regarding facial recognition technology further.
Facial recognition technology was the controversial topic at a New York City Council hearing Friday. As CBS2's Doug Williams reports, there was one noticeable absence.
New York City Council members are holding a hearing today on use of facial recognition technology by Madison Square Garden and other businesses. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
New York City Council members will discuss the use of facial recognition at businesses and entertainment venues, as Madison Square Garden is getting heat for its use of the technology. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Mayor Adams and City Council members came to comfort a community that has endured so much trauma.
Oliver H., a storyteller for almost three years, said protesters call him "a groomer" and "awful, terrible things."
Exonerated in 1989 jogger rape case, Salaam aims to change policing and more in the Big Apple.
Exonerated in the 1989 jogger rape case, Salaam aims to change policing and more in the Big Apple, CBS2's Maurice DuBois reports.
Mayor Adams announced the controversial plan to forcibly hospitalize homeless people with severe mental illness.
Salaam has worked as a criminal justice reform advocate and serves as an Innocence Project board member.
Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated Five, is now in the race for New York City Council.
