Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Despite ICE denials, video shows people detained for days in inhumane conditions with no change of clothes or showers Raw video available here, social video available here New York, NY—Today, newly released video shows what immigrant New Yorkers have been telling their families and attorneys for months: the 10th Floor of 26 Federal Plaza is […]
By: Julian Shen-Berro, chalkbeat.org | Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams has appointed a new leader to oversee a City Hall office for early childhood education, filling the role more than a year after the former executive director departed. Amber Cartwright, who previously worked as vice president of core services at […]
By Citizens Union | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com He should resign or be removed—but removal processes must be reformed New York, NY (February 19, 2025) – Citizens Union issues the following statement on behalf of its Board of Directors: “Mayor Eric Adams should resign from his office. His choices and actions over a […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens As parents age, many adult children face the challenging task of finding appropriate care solutions to ensure their parents’ well-being. In a city as bustling and diverse as New York City (NYC), this task can be both overwhelming and rewarding. With myriad options available, ranging from adult day care programs to […]
By DOCUMENTED, Fisayo Okare | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com This week, NYC Mayor Adams reiterated that he wants to go above the New York City Council’s authority and roll back NYC’s sanctuary city laws. Mayor Eric Adams positioned himself as a defender of immigrants rights on the campaign trail in 2021. But since the busing of […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY Several newlyweds leaving the Marriage Bureau recently told THE CITY that Trump’s retaking of the White House hastened their plans to make their partnership legal. New York City saw a spike in marriages in the weeks following Donald Trump’s electoral victory, driven in part by same-sex couples and those with […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Access warrants in New York City (NYC) are legal tools often used to gain entry into private properties for purposes such as code enforcement, health and safety inspections, or criminal investigations. Obtaining an access warrant is a critical step for government agencies, law enforcement, and certain civil authorities to ensure compliance […]
By DocumentedNy, Amir Khafagy | Editorial Credit: Erman Gunes / shutterstock.com NYC’s Consumer and Worker Protection Department is investigating DoorDash after immigrant workers allege the company owes them thousands in overdue wages. Beginning this year, the city implemented a historic minimum wage law for app-based delivery workers, raising wages from an average of $5.39 per hour before tips […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Cinemato/ shutterstock.com The NYC matching funds system was established with the noble goal of enhancing democracy by reducing the influence of wealthy donors and empowering small contributors. However, the system has been plagued by fraud, both detected and undetected, largely due to weak internal controls, inadequate auditing practices, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: pisaphotography/shutterstock.com Rent stabilization in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) is a cornerstone of tenant protections, offering regulated rent increases and other rights to tenants in covered buildings. Proving that a building is rent-stabilized can have far-reaching consequences for tenants, providing them with greater security […]
