Boroughs in Brief

Plus - The former chief adviser to Mayor Adams is indicted on bribery charges; Hochul signs bill aimed to crack down on 'black market' for restaurant reservations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State lawmakers approved more than 800 bills during this year’s legislative session, and the Democratic governor has already approved 600 and vetoed 100. That leaves Hochul with 106 pieces of legislation to sign or veto in 2024, as of this writing — with a Christmas Eve deadline looming for all but five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Governor Kathy Hochul called for an end to the Electoral College while presiding over New York casting its 28 electoral votes for president and vice president in Albany on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The powerful lobbying group representing New York City’s real estate industry is suing to block a new law intended to free tenants from paying large upfront broker fees to agents they never hired to represent them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The longtime Adams aide, who was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in late September, says she is retiring to spend more time with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices