Lincoln Restler

A new measure aims to make outdoor dining an all-seasons phenomenon — and make it easier for other establishments, like grocery stores and cafes, to join in the practice.

City Councilmember Lincoln Restler said the city should consider working with new brokerages after a lawsuit accusing its top real estate official of favoritism.

Department of Citywide Administrative Services Deputy Jesse Hamilton appeared in a promotional video for a warehouse he wanted the city to purchase.

Local lawmakers had proposed a veto-proof bill to eliminate the online form for interactions with city agencies.

Unprecedented circumstances could force the mayor to repay public matching funds in full.

If it's passed, the legislation from Councilmember Lincoln Restler would go into effect immediately.

Despite backlash from officials and advocates, the city will move ahead with a modified redesign of the Greenpoint boulevard, sparking concerns about safety and political influence.

The scheduled oversight hearing comes after multiple councilmembers griped about the new protocol.

Local elected officials called on the city to make street safety improvements in the area.

"It was a bunch of white people saying another white person was being racist against white people."