Weekly News Roundup – April 27, 2026

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin - PoliticsNY

500 East 81st Street’s Exterior Progresses on Manhattan’s Upper East Side - YIMBY

Mamdani announces deed theft prevention office in wake of NYC councilmember’s arrest - Gothamist

New Uber feature allows women to request female drivers in NYC - NY1

2 E-Bike Battery-Swapping Stations Proposed For UES - Patch (Note: You can share your thoughts on battery-swapping stations with the Department of Transportation)

Council considers options after Mamdani vetoes buffer zone bill - City & State

New NYC tree plan shines light on need for more shade - Gothamist

UES Sinkhole Expands, Forcing Sudden Esplanade Closure - Patch

Bathroom Goals: Bill Aims to Expand Public Toilet Access For World Cup - Our Town

Report: New York fails to meet federal outcomes for child protective services - City & State

NYC moves to ease health department background checks for child care expansion - Chalkbeat

NYC’s 2026-27 school calendar is out: late September start, a Monday finish in June - Chalkbeat

Hochul’s non-compromise on climate rollbacks - City & State

Hochul pushes lawmakers to back car insurance reforms - NY1

Speaker Julie Menin says Council can back big priorities without blowing the budget - AMNY

The state budget is late. Now Mamdani’s might be, too - New York Focus