Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1712, Richard Cromwell, English academic and politician (born 1626) passed away. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1977, Neil Harris, English footballer and manager was born. In 1979, Minnie Riperton, American singer-songwriter (born 1947) passed away. In 1980, Kristen Connolly, American actress was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Taxpayers to spend $2.6M on NYC Council’s 18.2% pay raise plan
The New York City Council is moving ahead with a plan to give the city’s top elected officials 18.2 pay raises and tie “automatic” increases to the rate of inflation. The proposal, filed by Councilwoman Nantasha Williams, a Queens Democrat, would boost rank and file council members’ annual pay from 148,500 to 172,500 and raise []...Click to read more
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Off The Press
· Jun 28, 2026
LA’s delays $30 minimum wage after hotels call it a job-killer
Los Angeles officials have delayed implementation of a controversial plan to raise the minimum wage for hotel and airport workers to 30 an hour after the hospitality industry warned the mandate could result in layoffs, reduced hiring and increased automation. The measure, often referred to as the “Olympic Wage,” was originally designed to increase wages []...Click to read more
Common Dreams
· Jul 11, 2026
Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams
Advocates say the move, a part of the Mayor's affordability agenda, will save New Yorkers up to 162.5 million annually.
Fox News
· Jul 1, 2026
Mamdani walks back plan to increase NYPD headcount following DSA pressure
Big Apple Mayor Zohran Mamdani has indicated that New York City's new budget does not increase the authorized police department headcount.
ArcaMax
· Jun 30, 2026
After NYC's Democratic Socialists of America group pressures Mamdani, city budget doesn't boost NYPD headcount
NEW YORK — The city’s 125.8 billion budget deal doesn’t include a previously planned NYPD headcount increase — coming after Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced pressure from his base to scrap his plan to add more officers. At a budget press ...
The Real Deal
· Jun 30, 2026
Mayor, Council reach $126B budget deal, CityFHEPS compromise
A New York City budget totaling 125.8 billion is poised to pass ahead of a looming deadline, ending a heated battle between the Mamdani administration and City Council over CityFHEPS rental assistance vouchers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a compromise to expand voucher access for up to 30,000 additional New Yorkers facing eviction or experiencing homelessness, contingent on the mayor dropping the past administration’s appeal of a lawsuit that sought to compel CityFHEPS expansion. Under today’s deal, Mamdani agreed to drop litigation in exchange for a new program to take its place under the Housing Access []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
Wirepoints
· Jul 8, 2026
Chicago mayor says head tax would have prevented deficit – Center Square
The mayor said alternative revenue proposals from aldermen, including a provision to sell city debt to collectors, have not raised a single dollar. “Their proposal to raise revenue through augmented reality and advertising on bridges and light poles have yet to raise a single dollar,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
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Related coverage for "Taxpayers to spend $2.6M on NYC Council’s 18.2% pay raise plan": Off The Press — LA’s delays $30 minimum wage after hotels call it a job-killer. Common Dreams — Mamdani Unveils New Rule to Crack Down on Junk Fees and Subscription Scams. Fox News — Mamdani walks back plan to increase NYPD headcount following DSA pressure. ArcaMax — After NYC's Democratic Socialists of America group pressures Mamdani, city budget doesn't boost NYPD headcount. The Real Deal — Mayor, Council reach $126B budget deal, CityFHEPS compromise. Wirepoints — Chicago mayor says head tax would have prevented deficit – Center Square