NYC City Council set to pass bill prohibiting landlords from performing tenant criminal background checks | #citycouncil
NEW YORK (WABC) — New York City landlords may soon be prohibited from performing criminal background checks on prospective tenants. A majority of City Council members have agreed to back the Fair Chance for Housing Act which bans the screenings, even for those convicted of murder or other serious crimes. Mayor Eric Adams has said […]
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Mayor declares state of emergency for NYC over migrants
(AP) – New York City’s mayor declared a state of emergency on Friday over the thousands of migrants being sent from southern border states since the spring, saying the demand being put on the city to provide housing and other assistance is “not sustainable.” “A city recovering from an ongoing global pandemic is being overwhelmed […]
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NYC outdoor dining: Mayor Eric Adams addresses the issue ahead of announcement
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — What should be done about outdoor dining in New York City? Eyewitness News reporter Lucy Yang spoke exclusively with Mayor Eric Adams on the issue that has become so divisive for New Yorkers. Dining al fresco could soon become a permanent luxury in New York City. “Outside dining saved almost […]
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Only 29% Approve of Mayor’s Job Performance, Siena Poll Says – NBC New York
The majority of New Yorkers believe the city is heading in the wrong direction, while Mayor Eric Adams is doing only a fair or poor job, according to a recent poll. The pessimistic findings come from a Spectrum News NY1/ Siena poll released Tuesday that show a -35 net favorability rating for the mayor. The […]
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