City Council

CB7 approves amendment to allow for ‘greener’ buildings

In an advisory vote, Community Board 7 members approved the Zone Green Text Amendment on Tuesday night, helping clear a local path for environmentally friendly buildings.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 8 05:42 am ET

Three vying for UWS City Council seat

Two former Community Board chairs and the Democratic District Leader are looking to fill Gale Brewer's seat, promising education and jobs reform.

By Daphne Chen | Feb 2 04:06 am ET

City might mandate sick pay for some workers

City Council member Gale Brewer is the driving force behind a council effort to guarantee paid sick leave for many New York employees.

By Casey Tolan | Feb 1 04:26 am ET

Morningside retailers support tabling of paid sick days proposal

The economy would have to drastically improve for businesses to handle the costs associated with paid sick days, local merchants say.

By Valeriya Safronova | Oct 25 02:01 am ET

Nursing home may give P.S. 163 room to expand

P.S. 163, an elementary school on 97th Street, may expand into a nursing home facility if Jewish Home Lifecare's land swap is successful.

By Sarah Darville | Mar 4 03:05 am ET

City to close Morningside day care for low-income families

Harbor Morningside Children’s Center, located on 120th Street east of Manhattan Avenue, is one of 15 child care centers that the city announced would likely close by the end of the school year due to budget cuts.

By Shira Poliak and Sarah Darville | Feb 12 04:59 am ET

Council member Jackson kicks off tax season in Harlem

New York City Council member Robert Jackson is kicking off the tax season—one street corner at a time.

By Aaron Kiersh | Feb 1 02:22 am ET

Bedbugs spread, residents criticize city’s inaction

Bedbugs are an increasing problem citywide, and some local residents feel the city is not doing enough to address the problem.

By Claire Luchette | Jan 26 01:32 am ET

Robert Jackson hits his hometown streets to secure district votes

When City Councilman Robert Jackson says "rain or shine," he means it.

By Sam Levin | Oct 30 01:55 am ET

As their rents rise, small businesses need a boost

As the recession continues to take a toll on small businesses, the New York City Council is considering a measure to help them. Along with 18 co-sponsors, Council member Robert Jackson, who represents Morningside Heights, recently proposed the Small Business Survival Act to grant commercial tenants additional rights during the lease renewal process.

By Minji Reem | May 3 10:07 pm ET

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