Judge knocks New York abortion rights measure off fall ballot
An upstate New York judge Tuesday knocked an abortion rights measure off the fall ballot on procedural grounds, dealing a blow to Democrats who hoped it would energize supporters and boost voter turnout in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Maj 20246min
Mayor Adams traveling to Rome, will meet with Pope Francis
Mayor Adams is heading to Rome this week to meet with Pope Francis and participate in a conference hosted by the Vatican, City Hall announced Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Maj 20245min
NYC politicians demand Mayor Adams discipline NYPD Chief over ‘dangerous’ tweets
More than three dozen local elected officials are calling on Mayor Adams to discipline NYPD Chief John Chell over “illegal” and “dangerous” social media attacks that the police honcho has leveled against lawmakers, journalists and others in recent months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Maj 20246min
New data shows many outsiders arrested in Columbia, CCNY Gaza protests
More than 45% of the pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University and City Collegethis week were “unaffiliated” with the schools, NYPD sources told the Daily News on Thursday, though it’s unclear how many of the demonstrators were so-called “outside agitators” involved in driving the recent tumult on the campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Maj 20247min
Millions of New Yorkers facing rent hikes of up to 4% for 1-year lease
Around 2 million New Yorkers living in stabilized apartments will likely see their rents climb for the third year in a row, after the board tasked with setting rates okayed a range of possible hikes at a raucous preliminary vote on Tuesday — as tenants and their board representatives walked out in protest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Maj 20246min
Mayor Adams’ new engagement form system subject to transparency laws
The City Council’s top tech official alerted Mayor Adams this week that his administration must by law publicly release all information gathered as part of his controversial new “engagement form” system, which requires local elected officials to ask for permission before speaking with senior city officials about various issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Maj 20246min
Mayor Adams kicks off “City of Yes” housing plan
The Adams administration’s signature housing plan — which involves building “a little more housing” in every neighborhood — kicked off with a formal approval process Monday after months of hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Apr 20246min
NYC sees surge in gun permit applications
Amid ongoing fear of crime, more than 13,300 New Yorkers applied for licenses to carry guns in the city last year, a near-double increase compared to 2022 — and the NYPD’s financial bottom line has been boosted by the permit surge, according to a Daily News analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Apr 20247min
