TLC Faces Legal Challenges Over Accessibility Commitments in NYC Taxis
On Tuesday, May 7th, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) of New York City found itself in legal hot water as a federal judge strongly criticized its attempts to evade ...
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Mayor Adams Urges NYC Colleges to Proceed With Graduation Ceremonies Despite Protests
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in a Sunday interview on ABC's "This Week," encouraged local universities to continue with their planned graduation ceremonies, despite attempts by anti-Israel protestors to ...
New York State Budget Prohibits MTA from Using Facial Recognition in Fare Enforcement
New York State's latest budget has introduced a prohibition against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) using facial recognition technology for fare enforcement. The new mandate instructs the MTA to refrain ...
Discounted Metro-North & LIRR Fares to Coincide With NYC Congestion Toll Launch
As New York City gears up for the introduction of congestion pricing this summer, certain commuters using the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North could benefit from fare reductions. The ...
Mayor Adams Expands School Safety Program With Creation of 400 New Jobs as Assistant School Safety Agents
New York City has officially approved an amendment to the classified service within the New York City Police Department, introducing a new job title of Assistant School Safety Agent. This ...
Albany Approves Two-Year Extension for NYC Mayoral Control
Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers have agreed to extend mayoral control over New York City schools for an additional two years, ensuring that Mayor Eric Adams maintains influence throughout ...
NYC Election Lawyer Faces Petition Challenges in Judicial Bid
Controversy arose in New York City on Tuesday, April 16th as Hemalee Patel, a top lawyer for the NYC Board of Elections, announced her candidacy for a judgeship in Brooklyn’s ...
NYC Building Inspector Charged With Bribery Amid Corruption Crackdown
On Thursday, April 11th, New York City’s battle against corruption saw a significant development as Zabihullah Ibrahimi, a building inspector with the Department of Buildings, was charged with accepting bribes. ...
New York City Ends Contract With Migrant Service Provider DocGo
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander praised the Adams administration on Wednesday, April 10th, for ending its contract with the controversial migrant shelter service provider DocGo. However, Lander pointed out ...
