The Latest Breaking News from City Council

Entire Georgia police force resigns amid feud with mayor. The chief alleges secret tracking and rumors about his marriage is the reason

The mayor declined to respond to the allegations.

We Got This Covered · Oct 24

NYC Bans Central Park Horse Carriages After Teen's Death — June 2028 Deadline Set

NYC's Council voted 40–7 to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, following the death of an 18-year-old tourist.

Latin Times · Oct 23

NYC Votes Thursday on Banning Central Park's Horse Carriages Forever

NYC's City Council votes October 22 on Romanch's Law to ban horse carriages in Central Park by 2028 after an Indian tourist's fatal accident.

Latin Times · Oct 20

New York to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death

New York City is moving toward a ban on the more-than-150-year-old horse-drawn carriage industry, with local lawmakers poised to approve a proposal to wind down the iconic, old-timey attraction following the death of a teenage tourist in Central Park

The Independent UK · Oct 14

New York City to ban iconic horse-drawn carriages from June 1, 2028; decision comes after Indian tourist Romanch Mahajan's death

An Indian family's New York vacation turned into a nightmare on June 17, when 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park in an attempt to save his mother Priya Mahajan who fell from the carriage first. The carriage driver briefly stepped away to take…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Demolition Rule Changes Pause: Saratoga Springs mayor halts plan after opposition; safeguards stay

Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford has paused changes to historic building demolition rules following community backlash. Opposition arose during a public hearing where residents and preservationists expressed their concerns. The current demolition safeguards will remain while the city reviews its development regulations. Safford intends to revise other parts of the…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Chicago’s vacant LeClaire Courts site set for $127M redevelopment with 183 homes in first phase

The Chicago city council has recently granted approval for redevelopment plans at the LeClaire Courts site. The initial phase will feature two six-story buildings containing 183 apartments and a childcare facility, with approximately 90 percent of the units designated for low-income households. Set to begin construction in late 2026, this…

The Times of India · Oct 7

Texas unplugs over 900 Flock cameras

Fourteen cities and counties have dropped Flock contracts or cut their number of cameras

Salon · Sep 28

Glasgow council says there is still time to stop fire and rehire of 23,000 staff

Opposition councillors have hit out at Glasgow City Council’s decision to fire and rehire 20,000 staff ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25

Corpus Christi Could Owe Texas $235M for Failed Desalination Plant

City leaders hope to revive the twice-rejected project to avoid returning money loaned by the state.

Texas Observer · Sep 25