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NYPD brass grilled by City Council on overtime costs | #citycouncil

Unlike most other city agencies, the NYPD has been largely shielded from major budget cuts in recent months. This is despite skyrocketing overtime costs that, according to the City Council, are running hundreds of millions of dollars over budget for the current fiscal year. For “some reason,” Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said Wednesday, “the NYPD […]

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Apopka mayor talks ahead of censure vote

APOPKA, Fla. — On Tuesday, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson weighed in on recent tension between himself and city commissioners as he faces a censure vote. What You Need To Know The censure vote stems from the departure of former City Attorney Michael Rodriguez when Rodriguez was still employed but commissioners claim they were told by […]

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Alaska

Feds disburse $207M in grants to modernize power grid | #alaska | #politics

The triple-digit heat baking Texas is pushing demand for electricity to record levels, and to keep the power flowing during extreme weather, the Biden administration is providing tens of millions of dollars to the state — part of a $207 million total grant across nine states and three tribal nations — to improve the resiliency of […]

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Burbank mayor discusses recent LGBTQ+ protests

LOS ANGELES  — Earlier this month, violence erupted during a protest outside a Glendale Unified School District meeting over whether the curriculum should include reference to families with same-sex parents.  What You Need To Know Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony discussed the recent protest in front of the Glendale Unified School District Anthony spoke at the […]

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Mayor vetoes housing legislation in clash with City Council | #citycouncil

Last month, over the objections of Mayor Eric Adams, the City Council passed a package of bills expanding the city’s rental assistance program. Subsequently, the mayor agreed to eliminate the so-called 90-day rule, a requirement that homeless New Yorkers reside in a shelter for 90 days before qualifying for housing vouchers. What You Need To […]

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Mayor vetoes housing legislation in clash with City Council

Last month, over the objections of Mayor Eric Adams, the City Council passed a package of bills expanding the city’s rental assistance program. Subsequently, the mayor agreed to eliminate the so-called 90-day rule, a requirement that homeless New Yorkers reside in a shelter for 90 days before qualifying for housing vouchers. What You Need To […]

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Alabama

Civil rights groups encouraged after redistricting decision | #elections | #alabama

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has chiseled away at federal protections aimed at restricting racial bias in political mapmaking for years, which is why it was such a surprise earlier this month when justices ruled in favor of Black voters who challenged Alabama’s legislative lines. That case could have major implications across the […]

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Three candidates in City Council District 1 debate on NY1 | #citycouncil

Three Democratic candidates for the City Council District 1 in Manhattan joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Thursday night for a primary election debate. The district includes most of Lower Manhattan, such as SoHo, Chinatown, Lower East Side and the Financial District. The three leading Democratic candidates are: Christopher Marte, Ursila Jung […]

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Mayor set to suspend 90-day rule for rental vouchers

Mayor Eric Adams is hoping to make life for struggling New Yorkers a little bit easier this week. The mayor, as first reported by Politico, is set to suspend a rule that requires a person or family to spend 90 days in a shelter before becoming eligible for a rental assistance voucher. What You Need To […]

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Asian council candidates work to increase political clout | #citycouncil

Politically active Asian New Yorkers have often felt like they are playing catchup. “We always say, if you do not come out and speak up and advocate for fair funding, no one’s going to do it on our behalf,” said City Council candidate Susan Lee. But many have been out in increasing numbers: arranging demonstrations, […]

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