It’s A Hard-Knock Life in Foster Care
By JESSICA MARQUEZ Starting a new school can be daunting and a bit scary for students of any age but when it’s your third new …[read more]
Month: April 2017
10 Hellos for Dolly by Drama Desk
By DEIDRA BRISCO Tony winner Laura Benanti and Hamilton standout Javier Munoz on Thursday announced the nominations for the 62nd Drama Desk Awards and — …[read more]
Cameras on Cops Debut in NYC
By DEREK NORMAN Just after roll call, 10 police officers walked out of the 34th Precinct, stepped into their squad cars and pulled out into …[read more]
Move to Boost Public Funds in Local Races
By ISAAC MONTEROSE A Manhattan City Council member and supporters held a rally at City Hall Thursday to introduce a campaign finance reform law designed …[read more]
Rent Tax Harms Small Biz, Local Pols Say
By RAYCHELLE L. BALENTIEN Councilman Daniel Garodnick and others urged Mayor de Blasio to help small businesses grow by supporting a bill that would increase …[read more]
Convicted Pimp Sentenced in Queens
By STEVEN FERRARO & JON REMACHE A Brooklyn man was sentenced to a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years in prison …[read more]
Finding help: Citymeals on Wheels Fills a Need
By ALAIN GAILLARD Standing in front of the stove in her kitchen, Marie Melodin, 85, her face wrinkled from age, was putting the last touches …[read more]
NY Lawmakers Push T.R.U.M.P. Act
By ISAAC MONTEROSE New York State Senator Brad Hoylman and fellow Democratic legislators recently unveiled legislation to require any presidential and vice presidential candidate to …[read more]
Time for Jury to Show its Cards in Insider Trading Trial
By DEREK NORMAN Professional gambler Billy Walters has yet to fold as closing arguments of the insider trading case finished in Manhattan Federal court Thursday, …[read more]
Council Panel Supports Extending Hudson Greenway
By JESSICA MARQUEZ The New York City Council Committee on Parks and Recreation on Thursday called upon state agencies to support completion of the Hudson …[read more]