NYC Council

Brooklyn Councilman’s Political Club Uses His City Email in Letter Soliciting Funds

Mark Treyger's government email and signature appear on a letter the Shorefront Democratic Club sent out promoting a cash-raising event—without his permission, he claimed.

By Madina Toure

City Council Votes Overwhelmingly to Pass Municipal I.D. Bill

The City Council voted overwhelmingly today to approve the creation of municipal identification cards that will allow immigrants living in the country illegally to access crucial city services.

By Ross Barkan

Melissa Mark-Viverito Says She Probably Won’t Run for Mayor

Melissa Mark-Viverito made history last week when she was elected the City’s Council’s first Hispanic speaker. Don’t expect her to

By Ross Barkan

Speaker Mark-Viverito Defends Independence After Win

By Ross Barkan

Roundup: Shelly Silver Started The Fire

By Hunter Walker

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