Major AI firms will testify at an Oct. 5 city council meeting on the potential dangers of AI technology, and potential legislative solutions, New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced in a … more

The City council announced in a Sept. 24 news release it had passed Intro. 1015, a bill by Council member Pierina Sanchez, and it is now awaiting the mayor’s signature. The bill would expand the … more

NYC lawmakers are calling for holistic admissions at specialized high schools, citing racial disparities and proposing broader criteria, stronger middle school preparation and expanded support programs. more

Bronx Science students lead VOTE, a growing student-run network promoting youth voter registration, civic education and policy engagement across dozens of high schools in several states. more

A federal judge ruled New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act unconstitutional and preempted by federal law, blocking the $75 billion program backed by Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz. more

The UFT is seeking to defend a new law providing up to $10,000 payments to NYC paraprofessionals as Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenges the measure in court. more

A City Council bill would expand J-51 tax abatements, potentially helping hundreds of Riverdale-area co-ops offset the costs of energy and climate upgrades required under Local Law 97. more

New York City’s SCOOP Act would add dog waste bag dispensers, warning signs, enforcement and composting programs as officials seek to address rising complaints about dog waste in Riverdale and across the city. more

Riverdale-area advocates are urging passage of COPA, a proposed housing law that would give qualified nonprofits first chance to purchase certain distressed buildings and preserve affordable housing. more

The New York City Council unanimously approved the Respect Check, a $10,000 payment for paraprofessionals, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani has yet to sign the bill as legal questions remain. more