Politics & Government Active Updated Jul 10, 2026
The Council pay raise
The City Council is moving toward final passage of an 18.2% pay raise for the mayor, comptroller, borough presidents, and council members, their first increase since 2016. Good government groups have backed the raise, while fiscal watchdogs paired their support with warnings about cost. The vote sets what the city's top elected officials earn for years to come.
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Jul 10, 2026 Latest
The City Council moved toward final passage of an 18.2% pay raise for the mayor, comptroller, borough presidents, and council members, their first increase since 2016. Good government groups backed the raise, and fiscal watchdogs voiced support paired with a warning, Spectrum News NY1 and City & State reported.
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