Brooklyn, NY
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Michael Kratsios
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
United States
Local Government Activity
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a task force on 988 and a public education campaign on mental health awareness
Introduction
CommitteeResolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 260038 ZMK, for a Zoning Map amendment (L.U. No. 12).
Resolution
AdoptedA Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the removal of solid waste and recyclable materials and reducing distribution of single-use items at street activities, and to repeal section 16-326 of such code, relating to definitions applicable to sponsor responsibilities concerning solid waste and recyclable materials at street events
Introduction
CommitteeResolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.7828-A/S.7939, in relation to creating an affordable housing insurance relief fund program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.
Resolution
CommitteeA Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an integrated and confidential data system to track all engagement with street homeless individuals
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CommitteeResolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.6958, enacting the New York Fair Housing Act to address the State’s affordable housing crisis
Resolution
CommitteeResolution calling on the New York State Legislature to petition Congress for authorization to permit year-round standard time and for the New York State Legislature to adopt, and the Governor to sign, legislation to adopt permanent standard time
Resolution
CommitteeResolution approving with modifications the decision of the City Planning Commission on Application No. N 240080 ZRQ, for an amendment of the text of the Zoning Resolution (L.U. No. 29).
Resolution
AdoptedResolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 260042 PCK (L.U. No. 16), acquisition and site selection of real property located at 395 Flatbush Avenue (Block 2093, Lot 1), in Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 2.
Resolution
AdoptedRESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR OF STEPHEN LOFFREDO AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK CITY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BOARD.
Resolution
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Suspected pipe bomb found in Brooklyn apartment, police report
Police say a cylindrical device believed to be explosive was found during a federal search tied to a ghost gun investigation.
Brooklyn day care director embezzled $2.8 million, spent it on pro wrestling events: feds
A Brooklyn day care director stole over $2.8 million in tuition payments from the facility and used the money for personal expenses, including pro wrestling events. She was caught by federal authorities for embezzling funds that were meant to run the day care.
Apparent pipe bomb found in Brooklyn, one person arrested: NYPD sources
The “cylinder-type device” was found inside an apartment building in Gravesend on W. Second St. near Avenue Y when police executed a search warrant just past 11 a.m., the source said.
Brooklyn daycare director allegedly embezzled nearly $3M, used for trips and WWE tickets
The head of a private daycare and preschool in Brooklyn has been charged with embezzling nearly $3 million in tuition.
Massive Brooklyn fire engulfs stores, shuts down streets
Firefighters battle flames ripping through a commercial strip roof as crews work to contain the fast-moving blaze.
Hinchey's vaccine bill included in Hochul's legislative package
KINGSTON, N.Y. — State Sen. Michelle Hinchey said Thursday that Gov. Kathy Hochul has submitted a legislative package that ...
NYS Assembly Republicans propose legislation to improve safety and staffing in state prisons
# Summary New York State Assembly Republicans are proposing legislation to modify the HALT Act (which restricts solitary confinement) to address safety and staffing concerns in state prisons. The lawmakers are pushing for changes they believe will improve conditions for both inmates and correctional staff.
New York proposes bills to protect science-based vaccine policy
# Summary New York State senators have introduced bills aimed at protecting vaccine policies based on scientific evidence. The legislation appears designed to maintain science-backed immunization requirements in the state.
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track ...
US Senate Approves Legislation Blocking Federal Reserve CBDC Issuance
# Summary The US Senate has passed legislation that prevents the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), which would be a government-backed digital version of the dollar. This move blocks the Fed from creating a digital currency without explicit congressional approval.
New US legislation targets recovery of international travel demand
# Summary The U.S. Congress has introduced legislation to restore funding for Brand USA, the country's main tourism marketing organization, as international travel demand begins to recover following recent global disruptions.
Iran's response to US peace proposal expected Friday, sources say
The Iranian response to the U.S.' 15-point peace proposal is expected on Friday, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
What we know on Day 28 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump extends deadline and global energy crisis deepens
Citing ongoing peace talks, US President Donald Trump has for a second time extended his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz – or face its power plants being “obliterated.”
US veterans' agency blatantly defied court order on union bargaining, judge says
By Daniel Wiessner March 27 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday threatened to hold the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in contempt of court for terminating a union contract covering 320,000 of the agency's employees shortly after she had ordered that it be reinstated.
'No intention of negotiating for now,' says Iranian minister, as US insists war goals almost met
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier said talks between the US and Iran were ongoing, declining to give more ...
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports
The U.S. military has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran, burning through the precision ...
US House Republicans reject Senate deal to restore airport security funding
By Richard Cowan, Nolan D. McCaskill and Joseph Ax March 27 (Reuters) - Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday rejected a bipartisan Senate compromise to end a six-week partial government shutdown,