The legislative body is expected become more diverse, with women holding a majority of the seats for the first time. Source: New York Times
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Candidates for City Council Reflect a Diverse Shift in Leadership
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
The Council, which is poised to have a majority of women and one of its highest numbers of L.G.B.T.Q. New Yorkers, will be one of the most progressive in the city’s history, with a diversity that mirrors the city it…
N.Y. City Council Is Set for a Complete Overhaul in Primary Election
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2021
As progressive groups hoped to push the Council to the left, early results showed two of their favored candidates had won and others appeared likely to be elected. Source: New York Times
A Full Guide to Voting in NYC's Mayoral Primary
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2021
What you should know about casting your ballot if you still want to do it early or are heading to the polls on Tuesday. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Primary: How and Where to Vote, Early Voting and More
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2021
What you should know about casting your ballot if you still want to do it early or are heading to the polls on Tuesday. Source: New York Times
New York Is Getting $22 Billion in Federal Aid. How Should It Be Spent?
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
Business leaders warn the mayor that an influx of aid could be squandered on short-term programs that won’t help the unemployed. Source: New York Times
NYC and Homelessness: Lawmakers Take Dramatic Step to Stem Rise
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2021
The City Council voted overwhelmingly to increase a housing subsidy in hopes of making thousands of apartments affordable to people who are homeless or facing eviction. Source: New York Times
And Then There Was One: G.O.P. Defends Its Last Seat in Queens
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
The party struggles to hold on in an increasingly diverse borough, even as it fights its own internal battles. Source: New York Times
Councilman Who Pleaded Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud Is Expelled
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2021
Chaim Deutsch, a Brooklyn Democrat, was removed for violating his oath of office, officials said. Source: New York Times
Councilman Pleads Guilty to $82,000 Tax Fraud. He Has No Plans to Quit.
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2021
Chaim Deutsch, a city councilman from Brooklyn, falsely deducted business expenses, according to federal prosecutors. Source: New York Times
How Weeksville, a Center of Black History, Fought to Survive
By Gotham Rex on April 6, 2021
A slice of Brooklyn that was home to one of the largest free Black communities in pre-Civil War America sought the promise of steady financial help from the city. Source: New York Times
It May Soon Be Easier to Sue the N.Y.P.D. for Misconduct
By Gotham Rex on March 25, 2021
A year after nationwide protests against police brutality, the City Council passed a bill limiting qualified immunity, a longstanding legal protection officers had against lawsuits. Source: New York Times
Corey Johnson Exited the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race. Will He Run for Comptroller?
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2021
Mr. Johnson, the New York City Council speaker, said he expected to decide in the next two weeks whether to run to be the city’s fiscal watchdog. Source: New York Times
Homeless Man Arrested in Subway Stabbings That Left 2 Dead, 2 Wounded
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2021
Rigoberto Lopez, 21, was arrested on murder and attempted murder charges. The police said he ambushed homeless people who were sleeping in the subway. Source: New York Times
$20,000 for a Permit? New York May Finally Offer Vendors Some Relief
By Gotham Rex on January 30, 2021
In an attempt to shut down a thriving black market, the City Council passed a bill that would increase the number of permits for street vendors. Source: New York Times