New York City Council

NYC City Council Moves to "Ban the Box"

The New York City Council is passing legislation to ban private sector employers from asking job applicants if they have been convicted of a crim

NYC City Council Moves to "Ban the Box" (Photo: Stephanie Colombini, WFUV News)

Council Plans Used Car Crackdown

Bill would make dealers responsible for recalled cars.

New York City Council members are hoping to protect buyers from purchasing defective used cars. The Committee on Consumer Affairs held a hearing Tuesday on new legislation. It would prohibit used-auto dealers from selling a recalled car without fixing it first.

NYC Urged to Boost School Breakfast Participation

Only 1/3rd of qualifying students eat breakfast at school

Anti-hunger advocates called on Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday to make good on a campaign promise and serve breakfast as part of the regular school day at New York City public schools.

NYC Urged to Boost School Breakfast Participation

Young Migrants to NYC to Receive Legal Help

Many young Central Americans sent from the border to NYC to join family

The New York City Council and two philanthropic foundations are setting aside $1.9 million to help unaccompanied immigrant children facing deportation.

The Council announced Tuesday that it is earmarking $1 million for legal representation and other services for the minors.