The state’s ratification puts it ahead of the minimum number needed for official adoption, however, legal battles are expected.
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Politics
City preps for Early Voting rollout
This is the first year that New York will over voters early voting. The city’s Board of Elections said it has made the process streamlined for all who participate.
Experts weigh in on possible NYC Ranked Choice Voting
Voters will have the chance of changing the way ballots are casts in future elections. Political, mathematical and electoral experts weigh on the pros and cons.
Retail vacancies on the rise: Report
Online shopping, higher rents, and a host of other factors are leaving stores empty left and right in New York, and the issue could get worse, according to experts.
Voter reg drive targets youth, new citizens
Civic Engagement advocates are looking to boost the number of young adults and immigrants in the next mayoral election.
NY climate strike puts youth in leadership spot
The city’s young environmentalists plan to rally New Yorkers of all generations to bring climate change issues to the forefront.
Green building batteries get city code clearance
Energy experts say lithium-ion storage units for buildings will play a major role in making New York more efficient.
City infrastructure needs more funding: Report
For every effort the city has made to make its streets and buildings stronger, age and nature has set it back, according to a new analysis.
City plans IDNYC renewal portal
The city is looking to get a head start before the first batches of municipal ID cardholders have to renew their cards.
Min wage hikes haven’t hurt restaurant sales: Study
An analysis found that so far the rise in minimum wages hasn’t resulted in fewer dollars going into restaurants.
NYers to weigh new voting system on ballot question
Voters will decide this November whether New York City will drastically overhaul the way it changes elections.
City Council members highlight Garner death
The City Council took a bold move to mark the five-year anniversary of Eric Garner’s death.
Council rips TLC for failing to monitor predatory medallion loans
Taxi officials say they were not aware of the report until last week.
Ivan Pereira’s appearance on WBAI’s “Driving Forces”
Ivan Pereira’s guest appearance on “Driving Forces” where he discussed, Bill de Blasio’s run for president and the officials who will oversee New York during his campaign travel.
De Blasio gets no support in first major pres poll
A survey of national voters finds that the mayor is going to have to do more work if he wants people to know about his presidential run.
Meet the man in charge of NYC when the mayor is campaigning
While Bill de Blasio hits the streets to gain voters for this White House bid, Dean Fuleihan will bring his decades of experience to keep New York running smoothly, according to experts.
Flushing school closed as city measles cases grow
The health department’s closure marks the fist vaccination related shut down outside Brooklyn.
NYC has spent 54% of federal Sandy funds: Report
City Comptroller Scott Stringer warned the city that if they don’t move quickly on projects to combat climate change, it may be too late to prevent costly damage in coastal areas.
Kosciuszko Bridge’s new span to open in Sept.
After years of work, the expanded bridge will be open to both cars and pedestrians.
Former councilman ‘Lew’ Fidler dead at 62
The lifelong Brooklynite served a dozen years in the Council.