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Originally Published 10 days ago — by NYC.gov
The document outlines the structure and responsibilities of the Mayor of New York City, establishing five Deputy Mayors overseeing different sectors, along with various offices and roles such as Chief of Staff, Chief Counsel, and Director of Communications, detailing their specific duties and delegated powers.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by City & State New York
Zohran Mamdani, a young NYC mayor-elect with limited management experience, has begun forming his administration, appointing experienced and diverse officials including Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor, Elle Bisgaard-Church as chief of staff, Leila Bozorg for housing, Julie Su for economic justice, Jessica Tisch as police commissioner, Sherif Soliman as budget director, and Jahmila Edwards for intergovernmental affairs, aiming to balance experience, diversity, and policy priorities.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Zohran Mamdani's potential victory in the NYC mayoral race would be a seismic shift for the socialist movement, challenging perceptions of leftist governance in a major city, and testing his ability to balance ideological goals with practical municipal management amidst significant political and financial hurdles.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Miami Beach has implemented a weekend curfew from 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m. in response to concerns over spring break crowds and public safety. The curfew will be in effect on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights within a designated area, with increased police presence and doubled fines for traffic infractions. Businesses will be allowed to operate for delivery services only during curfew hours, and the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption will be prohibited after 6 p.m. Visitors and business owners have expressed mixed reactions to the curfew, with some feeling it is necessary for safety while others are concerned about its impact on businesses and employees.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCBD
More than a dozen veteran firefighters, including the fire chief, in North College Hill, Ohio, have announced their resignation, citing unresolved issues and a lack of accountability. The mass resignation, which will take effect on March 17, will leave only 10 active-duty firefighters out of the 25 in the department serving a city of 9,556 residents. The firefighters have raised concerns about the poor performance and hostile actions of city officials, prompting an ongoing investigation by the city government. The city insists there will be no interruption to fire service and is working to address the situation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Philadelphia City Council is considering a bill that would impose curfews on some businesses in the Kensington neighborhood's open-air drug market, requiring them to close between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. due to the area's rampant addiction and crime issues. The proposal is part of ongoing efforts to address the drug crisis in Kensington, which has gained international attention for its extreme public drug use and high crime rates. The bill is part of a larger legislative package aimed at tackling illegal drug activity and quality-of-life nuisances in the area.