The Latest Breaking News from City Hall

A Motorola Software Update Silenced About 1,700 Calls to a Bronx 911 Center for Seven Hours

New York City says a Motorola software update caused a seven-hour 911 outage in the Bronx. Up to 400 callers were unable to reach a call taker.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

What is the future for Notting Hill Carnival? Inside the battle for survival for Europe’s biggest street party

World-famous street party finds itself at a crossroads as it battles rising costs and safety fears as it celebrates its 60th anniversary

Evening Standard · Aug 26

German Politician Wants Swingers' Party Inside City Hall to Get 'Closer' to Voters and Boost Tourism

A German councillor wants to stage a swingers' event at Mannheim City Hall after claiming around 50 people are interested, arguing the idea could challenge stigma and boost tourism, despite doubts from city officials.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Mamdani Mocked After NYPD Denies It Will Send Officers To Protect His Wife in the Middle East

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism after NYPD denies his wife's request for a security detail to Syria and Lebanon, citing miscommunication and travel advisories.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

Homeowners Sue Mamdani Over NYC's Chaotic New Tax on Luxury Second Homes — And Two of Them Are Family of a Political Rival

Three New York City homeowners are suing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration over the rollout of a new tax on luxury second homes, arguing the city's public database and mailed notices swept up thousands of full-time residents who don't actually owe the surcharge. Two of the three plaintiffs are the wife…

Latin Times · Aug 10

London’s Burial Crisis: How the capital is running out of space for the dead

With London’s population continuing to age – ONS data predicts the proportion aged 65 and over will be 40.9 per cent by 2040 – it is likely that ever greater pressure will be put on finding burial space

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Soho pub licensing row: Westminster hits back at Sadiq Khan over 'inadequate policing and public transport'

‘Cuts to policing mean people are worried about safety when they go out’ - Cllr Tim Barnes, deputy leader of Westminster City Council

Evening Standard · Aug 9

London’s burial crisis: Sadiq Khan urged to act as half of councils face running out of space in 15 years

More than half of London’s local authorities will run out of burial space within 15 years

Evening Standard · Aug 8

Disability campaigners call on mayor to scrap floating bus stops

The stops, first introduced in 2013, involve a cycle lane running between a bus stop and the pavement

Evening Standard · Aug 7

No 10 enters Soho licensing row after Sadiq Khan criticism of proposed pub standing restrictions

The intervention follows Westminster City Council’s publication of draft alcohol policies which encourage establishments to prioritise tables and chairs over standing space

The Independent UK · Aug 6