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NYC PBA backs bill to better police hotels, which owners call `nuclear bomb'
The union representing New York City police officers has endorsed controversial legislation to more strictly regulate hotels, which owners of inns claim will crush the Big Apple's lodging industry.
Subway shover shows the evil of NYC's revolving-door mental-health system
In the wee hours of Monday morning, Ebony Butts, an "emotionally disturbed" woman who has been arrested nine times since 1999, shoved two tourists from Mexico onto the subway tracks...
City Council defuses ‘nuclear bomb’ plan to regulate luxury restaurants at NYC hotels amid backlash
Menin told The Post on Monday the threat to restaurants was “an unintended consequence” of the original bill.
NYC hotels launch $20 million blitz against 'nuclear bomb' council bill that could boost room costs
“This job-killer bill has done the near impossible — galvanized the diverse interests of New York City’s hotel owners,’’ said a rep for the new Hotel Owners of New York...
Hotel union donated over $700K to NYC pols backing bill that could drive up lodging costs
A powerful union has funneled more than $700,000 in campaign donations since 2021 to lawmakers backing controversial legislation.
Lander mayoral bid to set off jockeying by Dems for other elected NYC posts
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s plan to run for mayor is expected to set off a firestorm of political musical chairs where other lefty pols scramble to score elected offices once...
NYPD chief bitten by city councilwoman at protest 'pissed off' she's playing victim, says pol's lying about being choked
The NYPD chief bitten by a city councilwoman during a raucous shelter protest last week in Brooklyn is "pissed off" the pol is making herself out to be the victim,...
'Nuclear bomb' hotel rules will wreck top restaurants, too
In addition to subjecting hotels to absurd new union-dictated rules, the City Council bill would also bring to an end a golden age of great places to eat and drink within...
Adams nominates ex-Giuliani lawyer in apparent doomed bid for top Big Apple attorney
Council sources told The Post that the Adams administration still doesn't have enough votes to get him through the nomination process.
NYC Council Member accused of biting cop called a 'liar' after 'advising protesters' at CCP affiliated rally
The city councilwoman charged with biting a cop during a protest against a homeless shelter in her district is facing renewed scrutiny.
Mayor Adams' charter-reform proposals are a bid for cease-fire with City Council
The City Council tried to grab some power at Mayor Adams' expense; he cut it off, threatened to cut the council's power — then backed off in a clear cease-fire...
Brooklyn borough prez throws shade on high-rise tower proposal near Botanic Garden
Antonio Reynoso threw shade on a developer’s controversial plan to build a high-rise apartment complex alongside the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Lawmakers aim to clobber hotels (and NYC economy) to please unions
A City Council hearing is set for Tuesday on a disastrous bill to force the hotel industry to use more union labor, severely limit outside contracting and obtain new licenses...
NYC Council speaker slams Adams’ proposed new rules as power grab: 'You want a king?'
Council Speaker Adrienne Adams on claimed Mayor Eric Adams was trying to crown himself "king" by proposing new mandates that would make it tougher for lawmakers to pass bills.
6 people filed fraudulent absentee ballots in NYC primary — including candidate's daughter: DA
The defendants allegedly concocted the plot to help Yu-Ching James Pai, who was running for the GOP nomination to represent District 20, according Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
Eric Adams-backed commission pitches change that would make it tougher for City Council to pass laws
The document called for five ballot measures that would wrap local lawmakers in red tape and make it tougher for the City Council to get things done.
NYC councilman slapped with ethics complaint for mocking colleague who allegedly bit cop
An Asian-American adviser to Gov. Kathy filed an ethics complaint against Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan, slamming him for making biting remarks and accusing him of inappropriate antics.
Junkies take over NYC block near office of Dem who applauds woke policies
Gangs of junkies have set up a foul drug den in East Harlem less than 250 feet from the office of Councilwoman Diana Ayala, who has supported harm reduction policies.
NYC Council looks to outlaw vaping devices disguised as school supplies: 'Crafted to deceive'
We will support school safety agents in their efforts to keep harmful substances out of our schools and create a safer environment for our children," Kamillah Hanks said.
Adams admin asks for 'peaceful political process' in solidarity with Trump
“We must say enough. Enough violent political rhetoric. Enough pitting one group of Americans against another. And enough spreading this kind of hate online and in real life.”