Tag: common-sense-caucus-nyc

NYC suspends composting fines just weeks after rollout, citing public pushback

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Apr. 21, 2025 By Colum Motherway Just weeks after launching strict enforcement of New York City’s mandatory composting program, the Adams administration has abruptly suspended most fines, signaling a major policy shift from penalties to education and outreach. The abrupt change, announced just weeks after strict enforcement began, marks a significant reversal in the…

Common Sense Caucus backs NYC retirees in Medicare Advantage legal fight

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway The City Council’s bipartisan Common Sense Caucus has filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals in support of municipal retirees fighting to maintain their traditional Medicare supplemental health insurance. The brief, submitted in a closely watched class action lawsuit, marks the third time…

Common Sense Caucus pushes back on NYC’s mandatory composting law, call for voluntary participation

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Apr. 8, 2025 By Colum Motherway A group of City Council Members known as the “Common Sense Caucus” is gearing up to introduce legislation next week aimed at making New York City’s recently implemented mandatory household composting program voluntary.  The caucus, which includes Council Members Robert Holden, Kristy Marmorato, Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, Susan…