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Mayor Adams seeks to oust outspoken chairwoman of NYPD oversight board: sources

Mayor Eric Adams is trying to oust the interim chairwoman of the civilian oversight board tasked with investigating complaints against the NYPD, according to sources. Adams’ close advisor Philips Banks asked Arva Rice to resign from her position at the head of the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) sometime last week, sources with knowledge of […]

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Mayor Breed seeks to jumpstart fundraising for S.F. panda enclosure

But first, she needs to get the Board of Supervisors to temporarily lift restrictions on City Hall officials seeking private donations. Breed announced Tuesday that she was introducing legislation to do just that, a move her office described as a pivotal step in delivering on the panda agreement she secured during her trip to China last […]

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NYC Mayor Adams looks to tap ex-Giuliani aide Randy Mastro as admin’s top lawyer: sources

Mayor Adams is looking to bring in Randy Mastro, a legal bulldog and veteran of the Giuliani administration, as his top lawyer, two sources told the Daily News on Tuesday. Mastro would replace Sylvia Hinds-Radix as the city government’s corporation counsel. She is expected to step down from her post. The move comes amid a […]

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Mayor Adams’ half-baked LockerNYC program gives for-profit companies taxpayer resources

Nicole Gelinas Opinion By Nicole Gelinas Published April 14, 2024, 4:32 p.m. ET Mayor Adams announced a pilot program with startup GoLocker to install seven LockerNYC locations. NYC Mayor’s Office Another week, another pilot program: Mayor Adams last week debuted LockerNYC to allow New Yorkers to pick up delivery packages at seven sidewalk sites. Just like an […]

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Santa Maria Council to receive transit system update, hear Measure U oversight report | Government and Politics | #citycouncil

The Santa Maria City Council will meet in Council Chambers on Tuesday to hear items including an update on the Santa Maria Regional Transit system and the consideration of appointments to multiple community oversight boards. Those boards include the Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee and the Recreation and Parks Commission. The Council will also hear a presentation […]

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Local credit union honored at El Centro City Council | Business | #citycouncil

EL CENTRO — The City of El Centro presented a proclamation to officials and board members of Sun Community Federal Credit Union at its regular meeting, Tuesday, April 2 at City Hall.  Mayor Sylvia Marroquin presented the plaque to Patrick Carey, CEO, who was accompanied by Chairman of the Board Juan Cruz, and Board Member Ester […]

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Mayor Weinberger and mayor-elect Mulvaney-Stanak raise new trans flag for the Queen City

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger was joined by mayor-elect Emma Mulvaney-Stanak in recognizing trans visibility day on Friday.Dozens of community members gathered in front of city hall to celebrate the raising of Burlington’s new trans flag, which resembles the design of the city’s original flag and was sewn by a community member.Weinberger and Mulvaney-Stanak both praised […]

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Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Raymond Chan convicted in real estate corruption scandal

Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Raymond Chan was convicted on Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling pay-to-play corruption scandal at City Hall. The federal jury reached the guilty verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments, the Los Angeles Times reported. Sentencing was set for […]

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Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan convicted in sprawling bribery case

LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was convicted Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling pay-to-play corruption scandal at City Hall. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The federal jury reached the guilty verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments, the […]

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