NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves 2-year rent freeze, fulfilling Mamdani campaign pledge

NYC's Rent Guidelines Board approved a two-year rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments, fulfilling a campaign pledge by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and sparking celebration among tenants and criticism from landlord groups.

Brooklyn DA indicts 22 alleged gang members accused of involvement in 26 shootings

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announces indictment of 22 alleged gang members for 26 shootings, highlighting policy debate on Raise the Age law and ghost gun legislation, with Gov. Hochul and NYPD present.

United Nations Intervenes in Home Care Workers’ 24-Hour Shift Ban

The UN intervenes in NYC home care workers' fight to ban 24-hour shifts, citing forced labor concerns, as local legislation stalls amid opposition from officials and unions.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from accessing NYC trans kids’ medical records

A federal judge temporarily blocks the DOJ from accessing NYC hospitals' records of transgender youth patients via grand jury subpoenas, with a hearing set for July 8, in a case challenging the Trump administration's campaign against gender-affirming care.

Gov. Hochul moves to de-escalate Penn Station fight between MTA and Amtrak

Governor Hochul intervenes in a dispute between the MTA and Amtrak over the Penn Station rebuild, urging collaboration amid concerns about transparency and financial risk.

DSA Dominates Albany Elections Despite Super PAC Deluge

DSA-backed candidates won at least six state legislative primaries in New York despite $9.6 million in super PAC spending, signaling growing socialist influence in Albany and potential policy shifts on taxes and housing.

Evictions of formerly homeless people continued after NYC told landlords to ease up

Despite NYC's guidance to supportive housing providers to avoid evictions except as a last resort, nearly 70 eviction warrants were sought post-guidance. Advocates call for a 90-day pause, highlighting systemic issues in housing policy for vulnerable populations.

The Dark Web: The City Can’t Control Online Sales Of Illegal E-Scooters And E-Motos

The article reports on the city's enforcement gap regarding illegal e-scooter and e-moto sales online, highlighting that while brick-and-mortar stores are being regulated, online sales remain unmonitored, posing safety risks and policy challenges.

Power Outage: MTA Delays Bus Electrification Amid Manufacturer Challenges

The MTA is delaying electric bus orders due to reliability issues and manufacturer challenges, threatening its zero-emission fleet mandate and bus replacement schedule, with implications for policy and public input.

NYC Housing Calendar, June 22-29

City Limits' weekly housing calendar lists upcoming public hearings, meetings, and affordable housing lotteries in NYC, including a Rent Guidelines Board vote on rent increases and a City Council hearing on LGBTQ+ housing insecurity.

Predicting Every Block in New York City's Three Closest Congressional Races

Analysis of three competitive Democratic congressional primaries in NYC (NY-7, NY-12, NY-13) with predictions based on early voting and demographic trends, focusing on the influence of the Mamdani coalition, AI issues, and AIPAC.

NY exploring bid for 2042 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NYC

Gov. Hochul launches exploratory committee to study a potential New York City and Lake Placid bid for the 2042 Winter Olympics, with public officials and community input involved.

Here’s What NYC Early Voting Numbers Show

NYC early voting numbers for June primary show low turnout, especially among new and younger voters, with analysis of demographic and district-level data ahead of Election Day.

Mayor Mamdani Announces Sweeping Workplace Heat Safety Guidelines

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs an executive order directing city agencies to strengthen heat safety requirements for outdoor workers, enforce labor protections, and develop multilingual educational materials, following worker deaths and organizing by unions like 32BJ SEIU.

Amtrak calls for MTA to partner on the Penn Station rebuild it once led

Amtrak urges MTA to join as a partner in the federal Penn Station rebuild, highlighting a policy dispute over transit governance and infrastructure funding in NYC.

Trump admin wants 'self-sufficiency,' but funding cuts could make NYers homeless again

The Trump administration's overhaul of the Continuum of Care program could cut $66 million in funding for New York City, threatening to displace about 2,800 formerly homeless households and shift from a 'housing first' model to short-term transitional housing.

New York City’s Most Serious Housing Violations Stay Open for Months or Even Years

New York Focus analysis reveals that NYC's most serious housing violations (Class C) have surged, with over 70% of active violations unresolved for over a year, highlighting systemic enforcement failures at HPD despite mayoral promises to crack down on negligent landlords.

PEDESTRIANIZE NOW! Financial District Businesses Want Space for People Not Cars

Financial District businesses and a council member advocate for pedestrianizing the area to reduce vacancies and boost foot traffic, citing successful examples and a mayoral campaign promise.

Driverless Cars Could Save Tens of Thousands of Lives. But We Must Treat Them Like Aviation — Not Like Cars

Opinion piece arguing that autonomous vehicles should be regulated with aviation-level safety standards, proposing a 'Gain and Guard Rule' requiring AVs to be at least 10 times safer than human drivers, with implications for national policy that could affect NY and SC.