Oakland homeless woman steals city council candidate’s fundraising money: ‘I was left to fend for myself’
It is said that every good deed goes unpunished. An Oakland, California, city council candidate campaigning on a platform of tackling the city's homelessness and “skyrocketing crime” said a homeless woman stole her bag full of donations during a campaign launch event on Sunday. To make matters worse, she said she called 911 but police […]
Arizona mayor has mom arrested after she criticized city official at city council meeting in apparent defiance of rule
An Arizona mayor had a woman arrested during a recent city council meeting for speaking out against the city attorney, in clear violation of meeting rules. On Tuesday, Rebecca Massey, 32, attended a city council meeting in Surprise, Arizona, a Phoenix suburb of about 143,000 people. When it was her turn to speak during public […]
New NYC Council bill would limit pepper spray use in jails except in emergency situations
A new proposal being considered by the New York City Council would limit corrections officers’ use of pepper spray to control unruly inmates in the city’s jails. The bill, introduced Thursday, would require corrections officers to get permission from patrol commanders before using the powerful oleoresin capsicum spray, also known as pepper spray, on inmates, […]
NYC Council bill would severely limit pepper spray use in jails
Except in rare emergency situations, New York City corrections officers will no longer be able to use pepper spray to defend themselves or inmates at Rikers Island or other New York City jails. “reckless” A new bill is being considered by the City Council. A bill from far-left Democrat Rep. Sandy Nurse would require corrections […]
Council finance chair Justin Brannan files for NYC comptroller run
The Rocker, the President, and the “Lady in Red.” New York City Councilman Justin Brannan is considering running for New York City’s Comptroller seat in next year’s election, The Washington Post has learned. The Brooklyn Democrat, who currently serves as the City Council’s finance chairman, filed paperwork with the Campaign Finance Committee on Tuesday that […]
City Council defuses ‘nuclear bomb’ plan to regulate luxury restaurants at NYC hotels amid backlash
After all, it probably won’t be last orders at many of the city’s most popular restaurants and bars. The City Council listened to protests from chefs and restaurateurs, and a scathing rebuke from The Washington Post, and killed parts of a hotel regulation bill that would have been the downfall of many top-notch eateries and […]
NYC hotels launching $20 million blitz against ‘nuclear bomb’ council bill that could boost room costs
Big Apple hoteliers plan to raise $20 million and launch a new lobbying group to fight a City Council bill they say would devastate the local lodging industry. Organizers told The Post that the New York Hotel Owners Association plans to maintain its $15 million annual budget to continue lobbying and education efforts. “This job-killing […]
Judge hands NYC Mayor Eric Adams win in bitter legal feud with City Council over housing vouchers
A Manhattan judge on Thursday handed the Adams administration a major victory in its bitter battle with the City Council over controversial changes to the housing voucher program. Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a City Council-proposed expansion of the city’s rental assistance program, called CityFHEPS, that would have allowed for the quick issuance of vouchers to […]
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NYC Council Member accused of biting cop called a ‘liar’ after ‘advising protestors’ at CCP affiliated rally
A city council member accused of biting a police officer during a protest against a homeless shelter in her district is facing new scrutiny over a rally in her support that was organized by a group with ties to the Chinese Communist Party. City Council Member Susan Chuang (Democrat, 43rd District) told The Washington Post […]