In The News Press coverage and updates from NYC Common Sense.

On behalf of New Yorkers who have the right to know that public funds are being used for public purposes rather than political promotion, NYC Common Sense respectfully urges the Department to open a formal investigation into whether the Office of the Mayor and other City agencies have misused taxpayer-funded staff time, contracts, access, or other public resources […]

NYC Common Sense released the following statement in response to the Mayor’s decision to not send a representative to the City Council hearing on the rollout of the pied-à-terre tax:  “Thousands of permanent New York City residents who owe nothing under this surcharge have been left confused, exposed, and forced to spend their own time […]

NYC Common Sense released the following statement calling on the Mayor to release a comprehensive education plan:  “While the Mayor plans to take a vacation weeks before the start of a new academic year, nearly a million children in the nation’s largest public school system are preparing to head back to classrooms without a real plan from City Hall. “The Mayor has had two warnings about the need […]

NYC Common Sense released the following statement in response to the Mayor’s cease-and-desist letters to companies like Amazon and Temu regarding illegal e-bikes, as well as his comments today in opposition to requiring e-bike riders to hold licenses:  “Cracking down on illegal devices is a good start, but it’s the tip of the iceberg. The […]

NYC Common Sense released the following statement regarding the New York City Council’s proposed e-bike safety package:  “NYC Common Sense thanks the City Council for prioritizing community safety and turning its attention to the e-bike safety crisis. However, without a comprehensive system of licensing and registration, as proposed under Priscilla’s Law, any effort to improve […]

NYC Common Sense released the following statement regarding City Hall’s 13-Minute Documentary, Union of Pinnacle Tenants:  “New Yorkers elected a mayor, not a Hollywood producer. The administration should, of course, communicate with New Yorkers, and transparency and accessibility are essential. But when an undisclosed sum of public dollars is used to create a video narrated […]

NYC Common Sense released the following statement regarding the death of a 17-year-old e-bike rider at Centre and Chambers streets in Lower Manhattan:  “In the wake of the tragic death of a teenager at an intersection mere blocks from City Hall, local officials and safety advocates are rightly calling for stricter enforcement of the ban […]

NYC Common Sense released the following statement following the Commission on Government Efficiency’s (COGE) vote to advance five proposed revisions to the City Charter:  “City government should be updated, modernized, and streamlined to be more accessible and efficient and better serve all New Yorkers. Accomplishing that requires bold action, which is the exact opposite of what members of this commission have accomplished.  “These proposals […]

NYC Common Sense released the following statement regarding City Hall’s continued focus on the Israeli Prime Minister: “City Hall’s misplaced focus on international politics is getting in the way of achieving what New Yorkers need: A mayor whose top priority is running the city, protecting health and safety, and improving quality of life for every […]