In NYC, Primary Election Runoffs Could Become a Thing of the Past The 2013 runoff election for New York City public advocate cost the city somewhere between $10 and $13 million. By Madina Toure
Will the First-Ever ‘Bike Train’ Help Commuters Deal With the L Train Shutdown? Elected officials and advocates are looking to encourage cycling as a way to deal with the shutdown, which will affect 400,000 people. By Madina Toure
NYPD, City Council Reach Compromise on Long-Stalled Police Reform Bills The NYPD and the City Council have reached a compromise on a package of police reform bills after years of tense negotiations. By Madina Toure
Controversial NYPD Reform Bill Blocked by Speaker Now Has Veto-Proof Majority Support By Will Bredderman
Mark-Viverito, Who Promised More Democratic NYC Council, Now Argues Against Democracy By Will Bredderman
Women’s Initiative Founded by Council Speaker Backs the Goals of Right to Know Act By Jillian Jorgensen
‘Save As You Throw’ Working Group Will Consider Financial Incentive for Recycling By Jillian Jorgensen
Democrats Demand Success Academy Return ‘Blood Money’ From Puerto Rican Debt Holder By Will Bredderman