By Anne Webster New York City stands at a pivotal moment in its educational history, facing a literacy crisis that threatens to undermine the futures of thousands of children—particularly those living in poverty. With nearly two-thirds of low-income students unable to read at grade level, the consequences stretch far beyond the classroom, fueling cycles of […]
By: Anne Webster New York City is grappling with a critical and largely underreported problem: illiteracy. Children are bound to struggle—and entire communities may stagnate—if students cannot master foundational reading skills. As a candidate in the 2025 New York City mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo has introduced an ambitious 25-point education plan meant to reshape literacy […]
By: Anne Webster New York City is in the midst of a profound literacy crisis that threatens the academic and economic futures of its most vulnerable children. Nearly two-thirds of students living in poverty are unable to read at grade level, setting them on a trajectory toward lower graduation rates, limited career prospects, and diminished […]
By: Janet Howard | Photo courtesy: James Christopher Communications Inc Discover how James Christopher transitioned from Press Director for the Brooklyn Democratic Party to launching James Christopher Communications Inc., focusing on authenticity, grassroots engagement, and strategic communication in New York politics. In the competitive arena of New York politics, few transitions are as striking as […]
With House control on the line in 2026, Hochul signals she’ll redraw maps to blunt GOP gains from Texas to Florida. By: Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com New York Governor Kathy Hochul is stepping to the front lines of America’s latest political map war, vowing to counter Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Deepa Roy and Victor Quimis Stole The Home of an Elderly Queens Widow While She Received End-of-Life Hospice Care Indictments Are First Brought by AG James Using New Criminal Deed Theft Law She Championed NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictments of Deepa Roy, […]
By: Emily Kennard, NOTUS |thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com This story was produced as part of a partnership between THE CITY and NOTUS, a publication from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute. Rage over a proposed map that’s projected to cost Texas Democrats up to five seats in the U.S. House during the next election […]
By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / Shutterstock.com The city is reeling from the horror of a mass shooting that shattered the calm of a Midtown Manhattan office tower, leaving multiple victims and unanswered questions in its wake. As investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy, the […]
By Janet Howard | Photos Courtesy of Christopher James Veterans Action Group Buffalo Soldiers of America The heroic legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers will take center stage at the upcoming National Buffalo Soldiers Day Resource Fair, scheduled for Monday, July 28th, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Brooklyn Borough Hall. More than a celebration, the […]
By Janet Howard | Photos Courtesy of Jim Walden’s Campaign In a city long dominated by party politics and insider deals, Jim Walden is running a campaign that defies convention. As an independent candidate for mayor of New York City, Walden brings decades of experience as a federal prosecutor and a civil rights attorney to […]