Nov 27, 2019 – On the eve of Thanksgiving, a welcomed knock on the door and a timely delivery. A resident of the Gompers Houses on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, one of almost 1400 residents living in New York City Public Housing who requested a free Thanksgiving meal. About 800 of those
A state commission charged with creating a system of public financing for state elections has prompted harsh rebukes from several state legislators for proposing what they say is watered down campaign finance reform and for ostensibly advancing a political agenda that targets longtime critics
Nov 21, 2019 – Brian Honan, Vice President of Intergovernmental Relations at NYCHA, could only state his name and title at last night’s town hall before someone from the audience interrupted him. “Sorry to interrupt, but what does [your title] mean?” asked an audience member. “If you’re
Since the state legislature took a hacksaw to New York’s rent law in June, New York City has seen a precipitous decline in eviction proceedings. Evictions filed against tenants for nonpayment fell by more than 35,000, or 46 percent, following the law’s enactment in June, compared with the same
Nov. 17, 2019 – Prosecutors and police should honor the will of the voters and implement long-overdue changes. By The Editorial Board Across the country, a movement away from incarceration has been a rare point of consensus among Americans who can agree on little else. Yet talking about
By ZELLNOR MYRIE | NOV 15, 2019 As a nation, we are just beginning to come to grips with this country’s greatest sin: the enslavement of black people. Sure, we’ve taught partial histories in our classrooms, erected statues in honor of civil rights heroes, and even passed meaningful legislation
Nov 14, 2019 – Hundreds of thousands of women of color are working dangerously long shifts and only getting paid for about half of their work. Moreover, it is currently legal in the State of New York and is being funded with federal tax dollars. Home health aides in the state work
Nov. 7, 2019 – A nine-member commission is poised to squander a chance at needed changes. In the coming weeks, New York could adopt a strong system of public financing of elections and help bring good government to Albany. Or it could set up an incumbent-protection racket. Guess which way