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New York Says Prediction Markets Are Predatory. It Is Investigating Them.

New York City announced that it is investigating prediction market betting websites, alleging that the companies use predatory marketing tactics to target young people.

International Business Times

Zohran Mamdani's Delivery App Law: Mayor Faces Backlash Over DoorDash, UberEats Tip Rule

New York City's new law mandates delivery apps to display tipping options, sparking debate over increased costs and worker benefits. Mayor Mamdani faces criticism despite claims of improved earnings.

International Business Times UK

'Act now': Indian teen Romanch Mahajan's father urges NYC to ban horse carriages after son's death

The father of Indian teenager Romanch Mahajan, who died in a horse-drawn carriage accident in New York's Central Park while trying to save his mother, made an emotional appeal to the New York City Council, requesting lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages and ensure that "no other family" suffers a similar…

The Times of India

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Brickbat: Cool Down

The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to provide air conditioning or cooling systems… The post Brickbat: Cool Down appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Minimum Wage Rules for Food Delivery App Workers Have Been a Disaster. New York City Is Expanding Them.

After restaurant delivery drivers quit in droves and costs soared, the city is expanding minimum wage rules to grocery couriers.

Reason

Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner, jailed for sexting child, eyes political comeback in New York City Council

Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has filed to run for a seat on the New York City Council, launching a potential political comeback after his once-promising career was destroyed by sexting scandals and a criminal conviction for having illicit online contact with a 15-year-old girl

The Independent UK

Pastor Criminally Charged With Zoning Violations Gets His Day in Court

Plus: New York City moves forward on zoning reforms, Utah city moves backward on granny flats, and D.C. considers a ban on landlords' pit bull bans.

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NYC Officials Vote to Deploy Contraceptives in War Against Rats

On Thursday, the New York City Council voted yes to a bill aiming to establish a rat contraceptive pilot program that would effectively put rats on birth control.

Latin Times

Could Eric Adams' Corruption Charges Sink His Signature Zoning Reform?

The New York City Council takes up the mayor's City of Yes for Housing Opportunity reform package the same day Adams is indicted on federal corruption charges.

Reason

New York City Council votes to ban most instances of solitary confinement

Mayor Eric Adams may yet veto it, but if the bill becomes law, it will ban most uses of solitary confinement beyond four hours in New York City jails.

WEKU

"Central Park 5" survivor wins NYC race

Yusef Salaam won a seat on the New York City Council representing Harlem

Salon

New York City is embracing teletherapy for teens. It may not be the best approach

A proposal to establish the biggest student mental health program in the country contains a paradox. With teens' mental health struggles partly fueled by screens, is teletherapy the right tool?

WEKU

New York City Council removes public housing work requirements

The New York City Council on July 13, 2023, voted to override New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ (D) veto of council legislation that removes all work requirements for public housing vouchers.

Ballotpedia

Exonerated member of 'Central Park Five' wins primary, nearly assuring seat on NYC Council

A member of the “Central Park Five” is a step closer to winning a seat on the New York City Council

The Independent UK

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