Dec. 3, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Broker fees are set to disappear for most New York City renters, as Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday that he would not veto a City Council bill that would make those who hire brokers responsible for paying them. Hizzoner made the revelation during his weekly wide-ranging press conference, saying that…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday raised concerns about City Council legislation that would relieve most renters from having to pay real estate broker fees, a day before the bill is expected to pass the chamber. During his weekly off-topic news conference on Nov. 12, Adams said that while…
Jun. 23, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams on Friday vetoed four City Council bills aimed at expanding city housing vouchers to a broader swath of people amid Gotham’s ongoing homeless and migrant crises. The move comes a week after the mayor issued an executive action to eliminate a rule that individuals and…
May. 25, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller The City Council on Thursday passed several controversial bills aimed at making it easier for homeless and very low-income New Yorkers to access city housing vouchers by a veto-proof majority, meaning the body can override a possible down-vote from Mayor Eric Adams, who opposes the package. The bills’…