Mayor Adams Campaign Investigation-
Federal agents seized Mayor Adams’ electronic devices early last week, as investigations into his campaign continue. This follows a raid at the home of Adams’ chief fundraiser, Brianna...more
Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Louis Molina as Assistant Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. Molina has served as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Correction since the beginning of the Adams administration. As...more
Gig Economy & Technology-
BALTIMORE — Baltimore Selected as Federal Tech Hub for AI, Biotechnology The Baltimore region has been awarded a federal designation as a national tech hub, which could generate hundreds of...more
11/3/2023
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U.S. Commerce Department ,
UAW
Remote Work Pilot Expanded for Non-Unionized Employees-
Mayor Adams announced the expansion of the remote work pilot for non-unionized city employees. This follows a remote work pilot, which was implemented with DC37 as...more
Mayor Adams and Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser released the “New York City Artificial Intelligence Action Plan.” The plan will develop a framework for city agencies to evaluate AI tools and risks and support the...more
BALTIMORE — AI to Help Baltimore Agencies Bridge Language Gaps-
By year’s end, the City of Baltimore will be deploying a new AI-backed service to help 911 dispatchers communicate with callers in their native language...more
10/19/2023
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Nonprofits ,
Opioid ,
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Public Transportation ,
Real Estate Development ,
Redistricting ,
Sales Tax ,
Short-Term Lease ,
State Budgets ,
Strike ,
Tipped Employees ,
UAW ,
Wage and Hour
DSNY Commissioner Tisch and Mayor Adams have launched a plan to containerize waste in buildings with nine or fewer residential units. Beginning in fall 2024, these buildings will be required to place their trash in secure...more
Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring an annual forest plan, helping the City expand its tree...more
CHICAGO — Chicago Government’s IT Infrastructure Inefficient to the Point of “Barely” Working, Consultant Tells City Council-
An IT consultant hired by City Hall to diagnose the city’s wide array of technological woes urged...more
10/6/2023
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Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring that NYC’s vehicle fleet consist of zero-emissions vehicles...more
City of Yes for Housing Opportunity-
Mayor Adams launched “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” citywide zoning proposals with the goal of “a little more housing in every neighborhood.” The plan includes measures that...more
NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation-
Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring a...more
9/19/2023
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State and Local Government
Mayor Adams Announces Budget Costs to Balance Asylum Seeker Accommodations-
Mayor Adams has directed every city agency to reduce their spending by 5%, in order to stabilize the city’s finances amid the asylum seeker crisis....more
Pro-Housing Communities Program-
Gov. Hochul has announced a new Pro-Housing Communities Program, which will direct $650M in state discretionary funds to municipalities that commit to building more housing. “Pro-housing...more
Governor Hochul Calls on Biden Administration to Support Asylum Seekers in NYS-
Governor Hochul has called on President Biden to take executive action in supporting asylum seekers in New York State. Specifically, she...more
CHICAGO — Chicago City Council to Consider Regulating Rideshares- Members of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration have been involved in the discussions, but Alderman Mike Rodriguez is taking the lead on the effort to...more
8/25/2023
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Layoffs ,
Local Elections ,
Mental Health ,
Notice of Default ,
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Strike ,
Unions ,
WARN Act
Traffic Mobility Review Board-
The Traffic Mobility Review Board held their second meeting last Thursday. They discussed a variety of possible exemptions, including “cross credits” for drivers who paid bridge or tunnel...more
Denise C. Clay has been named as the NYC’s new Chief Efficiency Officer. The Chief Efficiency Officer is tasked with monitoring city agencies, improving performance, and building a more productive public sector. She succeeds...more
CHICAGO — Google Plans to Open in Thompson Center by 2026; Will Tech Giant Help Revitalize the Loop?
The tech giant hasn’t revealed its plans for the Helmut Jahn-designed building, where it plans to open an office by 2026,...more
8/11/2023
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Surveillance ,
Unions
Governor Hochul announced the appointment of Blake G. Washington as New York State’s new Budget Director. He replaces Robert Megna, who served as Acting Budget Director after the departure of Robert Mujica. Washington...more
Candidates from Philadelphia’s progressive Working Families Party (WFP) are officially seeking to oust Republicans from office in the upcoming November election. WFP City Council candidate Nicolas O’Rourke is working to...more
Lisa Zornberg has been named as Chief Counsel to Mayor Eric Adams. She will succeed Brendan McGuire, who has held the role since the Mayor took office in January 2022. Zornberg will serve as counsel to City Hall and the...more
CHICAGO — Mayor Johnson Launches Campaign to Close Chicago’s Device Gap-
Mayor Brandon Johnson, in partnership with World Business Chicago, announced the launch of a month-long campaign encouraging Chicago’s business...more
7/28/2023
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Traffic Mobility Review Board-
The Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB) held their first meeting to discuss tolling structures for the congestion pricing program. TMRB is tasked with making formal recommendations, which...more
Last Thursday, a midlevel New York court ordered the Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of new year’s 2024 elections, overturning a lower court’s decision. This represents a...more