NYC Law & Legislation News

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Chris Banks Law Aims to Prevent Evictions

New York City Council Deputy Leader Chris Banks announced that Local Law 155 of 2025 officially went into effect on May 8, alongside the launch of a new educational social media campaign designed to inform residents about the law’s protections for emergency assistance grant applicants. The legislation creates digital notification requirements for both applicants and landlords when emergency housing assistance grants are approved, helping to prevent evictions caused by delayed or lost mail. The law was inspired by a constituent in Brooklyn’s 42nd Council District who was evicted after a grant payment check never reached her landlord.

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Brooklyn Man Sentenced in Fake Plate Scheme

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to running a scheme that sold forged temporary license plates across multiple states, according to Letitia James. Authorities say the operation used social media to distribute fake plates, contributing to the rise of untraceable “ghost cars” and undermining roadway safety and enforcement efforts.

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Zinerman Unveils Deed Theft Eviction Legislation

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman has unveiled new legislation aimed at protecting homeowners from eviction while property ownership is being disputed in court. The proposed Deed Theft Eviction Protection Act seeks to prevent families from being displaced during ongoing legal challenges, addressing a growing crisis impacting generational wealth and housing stability. Zinerman is also calling on state, city, and judicial leaders to take immediate, coordinated action before the legislative session ends.

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NYPD Commissioner Tisch Unveils Policing Reforms

(Press Release) COMMISSIONER TISCH ANNOUNCES NEW STRATEGIES TO KEEP NEW YORKERS SAFE, IMPROVE OFFICER TRAINING, AND MODERNIZE POLICING

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Anthony Vaughn Jr. Enters Brooklyn Civil Court Race

(Press Release) Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. Announces Candidacy for Civil Court Judge in Brooklyn’s 4th Municipal District

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Voices of NYC: Pass Intro 1138 Now for 7Yr Old Kamari

This OpEd was submitted by a New York City resident and safe streets advocate. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of NYC Newswire.

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NYC Council Advances Lien Sale Reform

(PRESS RELEASE) NYC Council Advances New Legislation to Shift Sales of Liens from a Financial Trust to a City Land Bank, Transforming Process to Protect Communities and Homeowners

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Dr. Guledani Demands Fair USCIS Case Resolution

(PRESS RELEASE) Dr. Lela Guledani Calls for Fair Resolution After U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Admits Error in Immigration Case

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Judge DePeyster Highlights Judicial Races as Voting Opens

(PRESS RELEASE) Judge Claudia DePeyster, Candidate for Kings County Supreme Court, Urges Brooklyn Voters to Remember Local Judicial Races as Early Voting Begins