Data Reporter

Noah Baustin

Paying outside contractors to provide city services instead of hiring employees is a focus of a major ongoing union contract negotiation.

Also, a proposed law may clear the way for Amsterdam-style pot cafes, and new hearings will revisit drugs and housing policies.


The agencies will have to do more to fight fare evasion and boost public safety. 


Victor Makras, who was convicted of bank fraud in relation to the Harlan Kelly corruption scandal, is set for sentencing later this year.

Plus, the ‘COOL’ women fighting climate change, remembering Hiroshima and blockchain for beginners.