Staten Island Man Fakes Covid Positive Tests to Get Workers’ Comp Benefits

Staten Island Man Fakes Covid Positive Tests to Get Workers’ Comp Benefits

New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the arrest and indictment of a Staten Island man who allegedly falsified multiple COVID-19 test results over five consecutive months in 2020 to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. Ajani Shaw, 23, of Staten Island was arraigned yesterday afternoon in Richmond County Supreme Court before Hon. Alexander B. Jeong […]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says ‘Covid Was No Joke’ as She Reflects on Her Time in Quarantine

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says ‘Covid Was No Joke’ as She Reflects on Her Time in Quarantine

By Erin Donnelly, AOL Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reflecting on her bout with COVID-19, which she says has made her “slow down” in order to recover. On Jan. 9 the Democrat’s team announced that she had tested positive for the coronavirus and was experiencing symptoms following a trip to Miami over the holidays. On Saturday, […]

Social Service Nonprofits Sue City Over Pro-Union Law

Social Service Nonprofits Sue City Over Pro-Union Law

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson speaks at joint press conference with former Mayor Bill de Blasio on agreement on budget for fiscal year of 2022 at City Hall. – New York, NY – June 30, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Reuven Blau, THE CITY A nonprofit umbrella group has taken the unusual step of suing the city […]

Mayor Adams Signs “Small Business Forward” Executive Order to Reform Small Business Violations

Reforms will reduce fine schedules and allow for warnings for first-time violations.

Mayor Adams Signs “Small Business Forward” Executive Order to Reform Small Business Violations

NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order to help small business owners with reform on violations for first time violations. – New York City, NY USA January 4, 2022. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK—Mayor Eric Adams today signed the “Small Business Forward” Executive Order to reform existing business regulations, ensuring local businesses face fewer needless fines and […]

A Chat With Brad Lander – New York City Comptroller

A Chat With Brad Lander – New York City Comptroller

Comptroller candidate Brad Lander speaks at a rally outside City Hall on June 5, 2021 in New York City. (Shutterstock) By Linda Nwoke Now that the election for the various positions in New York City is concluded, with winners announced, New Yorkers are wondering what next, when can we begin to see the changes promised […]

Mayor-elect Adams Announces Swearing-in Ceremony Will Take Place at Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration

Mayor-elect Adams Announces Swearing-in Ceremony Will Take Place at Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration

Mayor-elect Eric Adams speaks during an announcement at Brooklyn Borough Hall. – New York, NY – December 28, 2021 (Shutterstock) Today, Mayor-elect Eric Adams announced that his swearing-in ceremony will take place on Saturday morning in Times Square, shortly after the Ball Drop signifying the arrival of the New Year. The Mayor-elect will be sworn […]

City Announces $1.5 Million in Funding to Help Newly Arrived Haitian New Yorkers

City Announces $1.5 Million in Funding to Help Newly Arrived Haitian New Yorkers

Assembly member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn speaks at Mayoral candidate Eric Adams rally with supporters and elected officials at City Hall Park. – New York, NY – May 19, 2021 (Shutterstock) NEW YORK—The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Raquel Batista announced that the City will provide $1,500,000 in funding to help newly arrived Haitian […]