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Pols Demand Answers After Details of Kawaski Trawick Killing Revealed

April 26, 2019, 8:26 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams called for “full transparency” from the NYPD as other officials said they were examining the shooting.

Government

Making it Count: Immigration Advocates Seek Census Outreach Funding Boost

April 23, 2019, 7:29 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

A pending U.S. Supreme Court decision and budget woes could stymie local efforts to get an accurate tally in next year’s count, some fear.

Government

City Discrimination and Diversity Watchdog Goes Leaderless for Years

April 16, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

Because of inaction by the mayor and City Council, the Equal Employment Practices Commission has lacked a chairperson since 2015.

Education

Public Funding of Private-School Security Grows by Millions

April 12, 2019, 4:10 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

A three-year-old program using public money for security guards at private schools – including elite institutions – is on pace to run $22.3 million.

Work

Food Carts Back on Council’s Front Burner

April 11, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

Street vendors’ hopes for more permits heat up, following a long chill. But it’s unclear whether a new bill will mayoral muster.

Life

De Blasio Slammed for Leaving Senior Housing Funds Out of Budget

April 10, 2019, 7:00 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

A pledged $500 million for seniors never made it into the mayor’s budget proposal. City Hall is eyeing other options as housing advocates fume.

Ferries

Stringer Fires Another Torpedo at EDC’s Embattled Ships

April 9, 2019, 8:33 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer has sent back an $82 million plan to buy new boats, questioning the integrity of the EDC’s selection process.

Housing

Small Homeowners Pay Big Fines for Short-Term Airbnb-style Rentals

April 5, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

Owners of one- and two-family homes are absorbing millions in penalties under city crackdown on ‘illegal hotels.’

City Hall

Mayor Says Stop Flushing Money Down Drain for Park Bathrooms

April 5, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

De Blasio said he’s working to streamline government bureaucracy that’s led to a 175% increase in cost of park bathrooms since 2011.

Ferries

Comptroller: Put NYC Ferries in DOT Hands

April 4, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

After THE CITY revealed the high cost of EDC’s decision to buy boats for a new system, Scott Stringer called for a Transportation Dept. takeover.

City Government

Pols Demand Answers After Details of Kawaski Trawick Killing Revealed

Making it Count: Immigration Advocates Seek Census Outreach Funding Boost

City Discrimination and Diversity Watchdog Goes Leaderless for Years

Public Funding of Private-School Security Grows by Millions

Food Carts Back on Council’s Front Burner

De Blasio Slammed for Leaving Senior Housing Funds Out of Budget

Stringer Fires Another Torpedo at EDC’s Embattled Ships

Small Homeowners Pay Big Fines for Short-Term Airbnb-style Rentals

Mayor Says Stop Flushing Money Down Drain for Park Bathrooms

Comptroller: Put NYC Ferries in DOT Hands

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