Congestion Pricing Begins + Special Prosecutor Appointed in Brooks Killing
No. 408 | Monday, January 6, 2025
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Local News
After a long series of delays, congestion pricing went into effect yesterday in Manhattan.
State Attorney General Letitia James recused herself and appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the killing of Robert L. Brooks, an inmate in a state prison who was beaten by guards.
The former NYPD Chief of Department, Jeffrey Maddrey, had his home raided by federal law enforcement officials last week, in connection to allegations that he coerced sexual favors from subordinates.
Four public hospitals face a possible doctors strike that would go into effect January 13th.
Just 18% of homeless New Yorkers who applied for supportive housing got an apartment, despite thousands of vacant units.
Governor Kathy Hochul wants to change state laws around involuntary commitments.
Although crime was down in 2024, the NYPD plans to add more cops to the subway.
Many Manhattan Council Members with housing co-ops in their districts have been silent on a bill that would require co-op boards to explain rejections.
Election News
Jim Walden, who is planning a mayoral run for the Independence Party, is challenging a state law that bans the word “independence” from appearing on the ballot.
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