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Mayor Sues to Block RESPECT Check Act $10,000 Bonuses

8/31/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani sued the New York City Council to block the RESPECT Check Act bonus law.
The RESPECT Check Act, passed July 16, would grant paraprofessionals bonuses up to $10,000.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew filed to intervene, warning of “all-out war” if the mayor blocks the law.
Mamdani argues the law violates the state Taylor Law and would cost the city $325 million.

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Story summary

Mayor Zohran Mamdani sued the New York City Council to block the RESPECT Check Act bonus law.
The RESPECT Check Act, passed July 16, would grant paraprofessionals bonuses up to $10,000.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew filed to intervene, warning of “all-out war” if the mayor blocks the law.
Mamdani argues the law violates the state Taylor Law and would cost the city $325 million.