Tag: City Councils

Mayor Adams Is Sued Over Failure to Comply With New Housing Laws

The City Council is expected to join the Legal Aid Society in their lawsuit to force Mr. Adams to implement laws aimed at reducing homelessness.

All-Female City Council Marks a ‘Turning Point’ for St. Paul

For the first time in St. Paul, Minn., all seven City Council members are women. They also make up the youngest and most racially diverse council in the city’s history.

He Was One of the Central Park Five. Now He’s Councilman Yusef Salaam.

Mr. Salaam will take office 34 years after a wrongful prosecution for rape led to his spending nearly seven years in prison.

Russia Sees a Western Hand Behind Serbian Street Protests

The accusations made by Russia’s ambassador to Serbia were the latest efforts by Moscow to thwart a diplomatic campaign to lure Serbia out of Russia’s orbit.

Opponents of Solitary Confinement Say It Qualifies as Torture

Prolonged periods of being locked up alone can cause heart disease and mental health problems, experts say. Backers say the practice keeps guards safe.