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By Paul Piwko, CityLimits
The City Council recently passed legislation for a feasibility study of affordable housing on Wards Island. Historically known as Great Barn Island, this land is rich with river views, and holds promise for affordable housing, an affordable neighborhood, and more. All involved in the effort, led by City Councilmember Gale Brewer, should be applauded.
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By Jim McDermott, W42ST
A string of fatal crashes — including the July 30 death of Hell’s Kitchen resident Doreen Meyers — has prompted the City Council to launch a broad review of how New York regulates electric bikes, scooters and other micromobility devices. LINK: public hearing on a wide-ranging package of proposed legislation will be held on September
By Kelly Mena, Spectrum News (NY1)
The City Council plans to hold a hearing on the rollout later this month, which will be led by Brewer. LINK: The pied-à-terre tax is meant to apply only to luxury second homes that are worth $5 million or condos worth a market value of more than $1 million.
By Sahalie Donaldson
Two icons came face to face at the Met Gala Monday night: longtime politico Gale Brewer, forged in the fires of New York City government, and Stanley Tucci, forged in the fires of Hollywood. LINK: Here’s what was said about Mamdani at the Met Gala
By Spectrum News Staff
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin joined forces yesterday, saying they didn’t think the city’s budget shortfall could be solved without state intervention. City Councilwoman Gale Brewer joined “Mornings On 1” Wednesday to discuss the delayed timeline. LINK: Gale Brewer talks budget deadline extension
By Lea Tomaswick
Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY, sponsored by AARP New York City, features New York City Council Member Gale Brewer. LINK: PoliticsNY – Inside Government
By Scott Etkin
The town hall hosted by City Councilmember Gale Brewer on Monday night covered well-trodden ground for those who follow top concerns on the Upper West Side – e-bikes, homelessness, and dirty streets, to name a few. LINK: UWS Town Hall
By Sahalie Donaldson
The New York City Council Progressive Caucus is growing. Six new members were voted in at an internal meeting last week, growing the group’s ranks to 24 people. That includes Gale Brewer… LINK: Meet the new, bigger City Council Progressive Caucus
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