New York City Council

NYC Council Passes Employment Discrimination Bill

1.23.13 at 7:09pm by Jeff Coltin

The New York City Council overwhelmingly passed a bill today banning discrimination against job-seekers who are currently unemployed.

NYC Council Discusses Efforts to Improve Storm Response

1.18.13 at 7:05pm by Katie Fisher

The city council's Committee on Consumer Affairs met Friday afternoon to assess emergency planning and management during and after Superstorm Sandy.

City Council Holds Public Hearing on Chelsea Market Rezoning

10.22.12 at 4:19pm by Chris Williams

The New York City Council holds a public hearing tomorrow before it decides whether to rezone the area surrounding Manhattan's Chelsea Market.

NYC Councilman Wants To Crack Down On Commercial Cyclists

9.6.12 at 5:46pm by Ann Pierret

New York City Councilman James Vacca introduced a package of bills Thursday addressing what he sees as reckless cycling of deliverymen and messengers.

Mayor Bloomberg Vetoes City Council Wage Bill

4.25.12 at 6:23pm by Jake Neher

The New York City Council will have to override a veto from the mayor if they want to see their prevailing wage bill become law.

Queens Will Participate in City Council's Retrofit NYC Block by Block Program

3.28.11 at 2:22pm by Chiara Wegener

In an effort to reduce energy consumption on a block-by-block basis, the New York City Council has partnered with the Pratt Center for Community Development to bring free or low-cost energy upgrades to homeowners throughout the city.

Bloomberg Hit Hard by Blizzard Hearing

1.10.11 at 4:46pm by

Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith admitted that the city's response was not as effective as it should have been.