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June 3, 2026
Tisch Mamdani Safety, Nassau Housing Costs, Mamdani Housing Plan

Politics & Policy City Council leaders press top cop Tisch about coordination with Mamdani over ‘Office of Community Safety’ · Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told City Council members on June 1…

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June 2, 2026
Tenants’ Rights Vacancy, Penn Station Fire Delays, Free Bus Ride Halt

Politics & Policy How tenants’ rights promote vacancy, deter investment · Assembly member Linda Rosenthal and Sen. Brian Kavanagh push to speed statewide rent stabilization expansion while City…

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June 1, 2026
Worker Protection Funding Concerns, Mamdani Housing Plan Divides,…

Politics & Policy NYC Council ‘concerned’ its worker protection laws are toothless unless Mamdani pumps more money into agency responsible for enforcing them · The City Council urged Mayor Zohran…

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May 29, 2026
Council Development Roadblock, Mamdani Housing Politics, Hochul…

Politics & Policy Development deals hit Council roadblock, new charter commission eyes housing rules · City Council members Lincoln Restler and Gale Brewer, along with leaders from housing and park…

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May 28, 2026
Kyra’s Law Passage, Pied-à-Terre Tax Challenge, Affordable Housing…

Politics & Policy Kyra’s Law advances in Albany as advocates push for final passage · Albany moves closer to passing a child safety bill inspired by Kyra Franchetti, a Manhasset toddler killed by…

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