American politician, former NYC mayor (2014–2021)
The Fauci diaries have intensified scrutiny of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Senate panel has voted to hold him in contempt for refusing to answer questions, while states push for records. Republicans argue for accountability; Democrats defend the former NIH director amid a renewed focus on origins, lockdowns, and media coverage.
The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a lower‑court ruling, saying the NLRB misbalanced Starbucks’ interests in its public image with workers’ rights to unionize. The case involves brown aprons and pre‑approved shirts, and the court sends the matter back for a more even balancing test while noting the board’s current composition.
New York City Council is poised to approve a bill that would phase out horse-drawn carriage rides by 2028. The proposal follows a fatality last summer and renews decades of debate over safety, heritage, and workers’ livelihoods. The mayor and speaker say the bill has broad support and would include a transition plan for drivers and humane handling of horses.
New York City Council is moving to outlaw horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, following safety concerns and a fatality earlier this year. Mayor Mamdani is directing a workforce transition plan for the drivers, who number about 150, with potential compensation and career support.
City Council has approved Romanch’s Law to ban horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, with Mayor Mamdani poised to sign. The measure ends a decades-long fight over Central Park’s carriage rides, citing public safety, animal welfare, and the city’s evolving economy. The plan includes worker transition provisions and potential compensation, while drivers vow legal action.