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New York City

April 25, 2013

City Council Bans Electronic Bikes

The City Council voted Thursday to ban all motorized bikes and dirt bikes unless used for health reasons.

SoHo

March 20, 2013

Food Truck Parking Would be Limited Under Proposed Vending Legislation

Councilwoman Margaret Chin's bill calls for new fines for vendors who park too close to fire hydrants.

New York City

February 28, 2013

Vendors Celebrate As Council Votes to Cut Fines in Half

But Mayor Bloomberg has promised to veto the bill that reduce fines for street venders.

New York City

February 21, 2013

Quinn, Bloomberg Clash Over Plan to Slash Food Cart Fines

Street vendors have been pressuring Quinn to reduce punitive vendor fines.

New York City

January 15, 2013

New York State Passes Toughest Gun Control Law in Nation

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the NY SAFE Act into law.

New York City

December 13, 2012

City Councilman Proposes Legislation to Better Track School Bus Crashes

Councilman Robert Jackson wants the DOE to provide more information about school bus crashes.

New York City

November 27, 2012

City Council Cracks Down on Pedicabs

New rules will prohibit pedicabs from charging exorbitant prices to unsuspecting tourists.

New York City

October 19, 2012

City Council Wants Taxi Meter-Style Timers in Pedicabs

New legislation would force pedicabs to install timers and charge only by-the-minute fares.

New York City

October 09, 2012

Quinn Calls for Tougher Penalties After Rash of Sex Assaults

The City Council speaker wants convicted sex offenders to spend more time behind bars.

St. George

September 25, 2012

Bill to Help People With Disabilities Enter City Buildings Clears Council

Councilwoman Debi Rose sponsored the bill to add signs that lead to accessible entrances on buildings.

Kensington

August 22, 2012

Sick Pay Advocates Accuse Christine Quinn of Deadly Foot-Dragging

Felix Trinidad's widow said her husband would still be alive if he had had paid sick days.

Washington Heights

July 26, 2012

Councilman Wants 'Amber Alert' For Attacked Livery Drivers

City Couniclman Ydanis Rodriguez wants an alert to go out every time a livery driver is attacked.

Mariners Harbor

July 16, 2012

Attorney General Comes to Staten Island to Tout Prescription Drug Abuse Law

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said the law will serve as a model to curb prescription drug abuse.

New York City

June 20, 2012

Bill Blocking Release of Teacher Evaluations Appears Dead

Gov. Cuomo's bill to release teacher evaluation data only to parents appears dead.

New York City

June 20, 2012

Cuomo's Plan to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Pot Killed in Albany

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to decriminalize small amounts of pot won't happen this session.