City Council Member Carlina Rivera and Mayoral candidate Eric Adams at rally for Adams with Latino leaders at Grand Slam Banquet Hall. – New York, NY – October 13, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Annie McDonough, City & State New York WITH 31 WOMEN, the New York City Council has for the first time in its history […]
By Jessica Ramos, Teen Vogue On day four of his tenure as mayor of New York City, Eric Adams made a gaffe that drew the ire of many who know the lie of “low-skill” labor. Advocating for the return of workers to their midtown offices, he said, “My low-skill workers, my cooks, my dishwashers, my […]
Few dozens of DACA recipients rally on Foley Square demanding citizenship now for all undocumented immigrants. New York, NY – August 17, 2021 ALBANY, NY – FWD.us released a new analysis highlighting the critical need for the state to enact policies that attract more immigrants while better supporting immigrants already living and contributing to the […]
Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order during announcement to create Office of Technology and Innovation at City Hall Rotunda. – New York, NY – January 19, 2022 (Shutterstock) Youth can take survey at nycspeaks.org/youth; Adults 18 and over can take the survey in 11 languages at nycspeaks.org; Due to increased demand, the survey deadline has been […]
Mayor Eric Adams speaks at Governor Kathy Hochul announcement of completion of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport. – New York, NY – January 27, 2022 (Shutterstock) By Eileen Grench, THE CITY Mayor Eric Adams made a last-minute visit to Horizon Juvenile Center in The Bronx on Thursday afternoon, following reports of a hostage situation there […]
By Katie Balevic, Insider Two Long Island nurses were arrested this week after investigators uncovered a COVID-19 vaccine card fraud scheme in which they made millions selling bogus vaccine cards, and then entering false information into the state vaccine database. Julie DeVuono, a 49-year-old pediatric nurse practitioner, and Marissa Urraro, a 44-year-old licensed practical nurse, […]
Congressman Tom Suozzi speaks at City Council candidate Linda Lee’s general election kickoff rally on October 17, 2021 in Queens Borough of New York City. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday announced his “Blueprint to End Gun Violence” in New York City, which lays out numerous policy proposals to curb the scourge […]
Mayor Eric Adams speaks during vigil for slain police officer Jason Rivera at 32nd Police Precinct. – New York, NY – January 22, 2022 (Shutterstock) Mayor Eric Adams Delivers Remarks on Gun Violence in Blue Room, City Hall Manhattan. (January 24, 2022) Watch video below:
By Gus Saltonstall, Patch The first-year police officer who was shot and killed while responding to a call in Harlem on Friday night was a son of Inwood. Jason Rivera, 22, wrote that seeing the strained relationships between police and residents while growing up in Inwood made him want to join the force so he […]
Protesters created Abolition Living Room demanding cancel rent in front of 633 3rd Avenue where NYC office of Governor is located. – New York, NY – September 29, 2020 (Shutterstock) By Will Parker, Wall Street Journal Apartment tenants are forming unions in an effort to gain leverage in landlord negotiations, a response to record-high rents […]