Non-Profit Organizations Rally at City Hall in Support of Assembly Bill A8888
By Flugue Joseph Jr Activists and elected officials rallied at City Hall to urge Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the ban on the 100-foot rule …[read more]
New York City
Jumaane Williams: Black and Brown Communities are at Greater Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease
BY KIRSTEN DAVIS After Harlem became the hub of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease this summer, the New York City Council heard testimony on ways …[read more]
350Brooklyn Hosts Sun Day to Keep the Fossil Fuels at Bay
BY ROSSI SEALEY 350Brooklyn, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization, hosted their very own “Sun Day” on Sunday, September 21 at Christ Church in Cobble Hill, as …[read more]
Argentine and French Presidents are Honored by The Atlantic Council.
BY MARYANA AVERYANOVA The Atlantic Council hosted its annual Global Citizen Awards on Wednesday evening, honoring international leaders for their contributions to global cooperation. Argentine …[read more]
How Can One Person Have So Much Power?: NYC Council Questions NYPD Disciplinary System
BY JAIDA DENT The new New York Police Department (NYPD) motto is “Fighting Crime, Protecting the Public.” But what happens when the police are out …[read more]
City Council Tries to Improve Paid Family Leave
BY KIRSTEN DAVIS In 2016, New Yorkers saw the implementation of paid family leave. It wouldn’t just allow family members time off after the arrival …[read more]
Council Hearing Probes Mental Health Services for Immigrant Families.
BY MARYANA AVERYANOVA Over four hours, New York City Council members heard emotional public testimonies about immigrant children, adults and families living in fear and …[read more]
New Yorkers Debate Draft State Energy Plan as Deadline Fast Approaches
By Flugue Joseph Jr The future of New York State’s energy policy was up for debate at a September 18 NYS Energy Research and Development …[read more]
Detroit Tigers Easy Whiff Victory Over The New York Yankees
BY PAOLA SACERDOTE The Detroit Tigers exposed the New York Yankees’ weak bullpen in their opening first series game on September 9, the Yankees losing …[read more]
CUNY LGBTQI+ Council Hosts Virtual Welcome for the Fall Semester
BY JAIDA DENT CUNY offers many services to its students, but many may be unaware of its LGBTQI+ Council. The Council offered an introduction to …[read more]