Editorial Credit: Yuri A./shutterstock.com Introduction Running for public office in New York City is a complex process that involves navigating legal requirements, understanding the electoral system, and complying with campaign finance laws. The process varies depending on the office being sought—City Council, Mayor, Borough President, Comptroller, or Public Advocate—and includes steps such as filing petitions, […]
Photo courtesy: New York Immigration Coalition New York, NY—Today, the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) celebrated the launch of the “New York Proud” campaign, a public art project celebrating the vibrant and diverse stories of immigrants across New York City. This campaign brings to life the personal journeys of immigrant New Yorkers through a striking […]
Editorial Credit: Yuri A./shuttertsock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Raul Hardy, who died on July 9, 2022, after an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. Following a thorough investigation, which included […]
By The Office of the New York State Comptroller | Editorial Credit: Steve Sanchez Photos 1,089 Reported Hate Crimes Across State in 2023, Up 69% Since 2019 New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection […]
Editorial Credit: Yaw Niel / Shutterstock.com New York, N.Y.—On Thursday, Aug. 22, lawyers for NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) Hospital and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) will head to federal court in Manhattan. NYP is attempting to obtain a temporary restraining order to prevent an arbitrator from hearing evidence in a safe staffing arbitration scheduled for […]
By Linda Nwoke | Editorial Credit: Tetiana / Shutterstock.com As part of the healthcare reform, the United States government expanded the Medicaid program, providing healthcare access for millions of low-income Americans with limited or no coverage. However, a notable shift described as a ‘great unwinding’ is unfolding within the program, evidenced in the gradual reduction […]
President Joe Biden. Editorial credit: ArChe1993 / Shutterstock.com By Rebecca C. Lewis | City and State News In a stunning political split, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado broke with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday and called on President Joe Biden to end his presidential campaign so that another candidate could become the Democratic presidential nominee. “I […]
Brad lander. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Madina Toure | Politico NEW YORK — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is joining an eleventh-hour push to thwart unpopular cuts to the city’s preschool program as he inches closer to challenging Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection bid next year. Lander, a progressive Democrat occupying a […]
Hakeem Jeffries. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Jeff Coltin | Politico NEW YORK — Hakeem Jeffries dealt the socialists in his backyard another loss Tuesday night, as the Democratic House minority leader’s favored Assembly candidate defeated a reelection challenger backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman, whose campaign Jeffries was […]
Photo: Andrew Cuomo. Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com By Ashley Borja, Katie Honan, and Rachel Holliday Smith With Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign facing federal investigation and dismal polling numbers with high disapproval from New Yorkers, it’s no surprise that candidates have already raised their hand to try and make him a one-term mayor. Adams has spoken out […]