New York City Council

The City Council Speaker's South Bronx seat is up for grabs for the first time since 2005.

The Council approved the legislation, which is now awaiting the mayor's signature.

City Council members debated adding public funds to the program to help it expand quicker.

Three plants in western Queens create more than half of the city's power, according to a local lawmaker.

Tenant screening companies put those who had housing court cases on so-called 'blacklists.'

The renovated Cardozo Playground includes a new track and other play spaces.

As of Oct. 1, shoppers will pay 5 cents for every disposable bag they carry their groceries in.

Councilman Rafael Espinal said that while the plan is not perfect, it's the "best possible plan."

Councilman Andy King was fined nearly $44,000 by the board in November.

Rafael Salamanca was viewed as the front-runner and will fill Maria del Carmen Arroyo's empty seat.

Nos Quedamos plans to hold the event on Jan. 27 at Pregones Theatre on Walton Avenue.

Marlon Molina would focus on gun violence and fighting gentrification as a member of the City Council.

George Alvarez is one of many people hoping to fill Maria del Carmen Arroyo's old council seat.

Salamanca formally announced his campaign for City Council on Tuesday, joining several other candidates.

Several candidates have already expressed interest in taking her place on the City Council.