New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez made an announcement today.
Continue readingGraduate Of The Columbia J-School Lindsay Foster Thomas Named Vice President Of WNYC Studios
New York Public Radio announced today that Lindsay Foster Thomas has been named Vice President, WNYC Studios, home to some of the industry’s most innovative, enduring and influential public radio shows and podcasts.
Continue readingMayor Adams And Corporation Counsels Hinds-Radix Announce Federal Lawsuit Against Deadly Gun Component Sellers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia Hinds-Radix today announced a lawsuit against five online retailers.
Continue readingOp-Ed: A Message To New York Seniors And Disabled New Yorkers, Freeze Your Rent!
By Beridiana Calderon
It’s no secret that rent prices are rising in New York City. But there is one secret you should know—some New Yorkers can freeze their rent.
Continue readingAttorney General James, National Law Firms, And Reproductive Rights Groups Launch Hotline For Abortion Legal Service
New York Attorney General Letitia James, 24 national law firms, and eight reproductive rights organizations today announced the launch of a legal hotline.
Continue readingHip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray, Cheers For Preschoolers Who Graduated From The Harlem Therapeutic Program
Preschoolers from the Emma L. Bowen Therapeutic Preschool (TPS) in Harlem held a joyous commencement ceremony to celebrate the end of a challenging but fulfilling school year!
Continue readingMayor Adams Signs Legislation Preserving Critical Affordable
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of affordable housing legislation, extending the city’s critical rent stabilization protections and strengthening data collection and reporting on a critical eviction prevention program.
Continue readingStatement Of George Gresham, President Of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
“As a union of healthcare workers, we recognize that the right to an abortion is fundamental to reproductive health, overall health, and bodily autonomy.
Continue readingAttorney General James Issues Advisory RemindingNew Yorkers Abortion Is Legal And Protected In New York State
New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her fierce defense of reproductive freedom following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade (Roe) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (Casey) .
Continue readingStatement From Abortion Rights Advocacy Group On Obliteration Of Roe v. Wade
Andrea Miller, President of the National Institute for Reproductive Health and NIRH Action Fund released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade:
Continue readingKavanagh Statement On SCOTUS Decision Regarding Conceal Carry Law Affecting NY’ers From The Hudson To Harlem
“I am extremely disappointed in the Supreme Court’s decision today to strike down the requirement of proper cause to obtain a permit to carry a handgun...
Continue readingMayor Adams Announces Donation Of Surplus Supplies To Ukraine To Support Humanitarian Needs
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the donation of surplus city supplies to Ukraine to support ongoing humanitarian needs.
Continue readingManhattan BP Levine Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision On NYS Gun Laws
In response to today’s ruling by the Supreme Court to overturn established New York State laws concerning firearm licenses, Manhattan Borough President Mark D. Levine issued the following statement:
Continue readingSenators Look To Create Universal Charging Cord Standards To Reduce Electronic Waste
If you’ve been using electronic devices for a while, you’ve likely got a box full of Lightning ports, USB-A, USB-B, USB-C, Micro-USB cables, and who knows what else that’s needed to charge your devices.
Continue readingSupport Our Brothers And Sisters In Ukraine? Here’s How You Do It
As the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has unfolded, so too has a humanitarian crisis that has forced civilians to flee their homes or take refuge in bomb shelters and subway stations throughout the country.
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