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Lawmakers said Wednesday they will ask the city’s new police watchdog to investigate how police track abuse complaints against officers, calling the request a step in the city’s response to a chokehold death that prompted calls for change.

NEW YORK—The city council is considering two bills that lawmakers say will prevent used car dealers from exploiting consumers.

NEW YORK—The New York City Council committee on transportation held a public hearing on Wednesday to introduce two bills: one to enact more severe penalties against hit-and-run drivers and the other to require warning signs, posted in the city’s taxi and livery cabs, of the penalties for assaulting drivers.

On Tuesday outside of City Hall, women legislators pledged to register five women to vote. The measure is to celebrate Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day and the anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Improving female voter percentages might make a difference on several women’s rights issues, said officials.

The Epoch Times is interviewing members of the 2014 New York City Council to find out what their biggest achievements were last year and what the hope to accomplish in this one. Each Council member also talks about the common issues they hear about from their constituents. The list below will grow as we interview more Council members.