The comptroller’s study found that despite the rise in black women in the city with college degrees they have a median pay of $41,431, compared to $74,288 for white men.
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Politics
NYCHA alerts HUD it may be violating several regulations
The housing authority revealed their deficiencies go beyond lead paint.
Mayor calls for overhaul of city’s freight shipping industry
Bill de Blasio and the city’s Economic Development Corporation say the city could save millions if if shifted away from the heavy truck use for hauling goods.
Scott Stringer seeks to cap security deposits
A report released by the City Comptroller’s Office found that the poorest New Yorkers are spending thousands of dollars of their life savings just to get pay the upfront costs of their leases.
Inwood residents urge Council to vote down rezoning plan
A tense meeting at City Hall marked the first official hearing between city elected officials, city planners and uptown Manhattan residents over the proposal.
Uber, Lyft drivers need minimum pay standard: Report
A report commissioned by the city found that for hire drivers would greatly benefit with a form of minimum wage.
New Yorkers take to the streets against S. Court travel ban ruling
New Yorkers from all backgrounds made their voices heard following the narrow decision on the president’s controversial policy.
NY joins nationwide suit against Trump over child separations
The city is fighting the White House over the controversial policy.
Mayor updates situation with separated children in city
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he still hasn’t received information on the total number of immigrant children who were shipped to the city and the details on their return to their families.
Mayor vows to reunite immigrant kids at E. Harlem foster home
The federal government separated 350 immigrant children from their parents at the souther border and transported them to a New York foster care facility. The mayor vows to reunite them with their families as soon as possible.
Protest calls for ICE to release Flushing immigrant dad
The father of two was detained without warning during an interview for his green card.
Hundreds rally in BK to protest immigrant child separation
New Yorkers who say they are sick of the reports ICE’s removal of thousands of children from their families, took to the streets to call for an end the controversial Trump administration policy.
Allen Hospital staff protest plans to shutter psych ward
Doctors, nurses and advocates say the proposal to decertify 30 beds would hurt Inwood’s most vulnerable residents.
Cuomo pushes ‘red flag’ bill to prevent shootings
Under the proposal, a school official could petition a judge to remove a troubled student’s access to weapons.
Garment District economic package planned to save fashion industry jobs
The mayor’s office and the city’s fashion businesses came to a compromise for the future of their manufacturing spaces.
NYers aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables: Report
When it comes to eating greens, New Yorkers are lacking, but experts say there are easy ways to reverse that.
Tourism has grown to the 4th-largest job sector in NYC
The tens of millions of visitors coming to the city are boosting the economy of several businesses sectors.
Councilman arrested over safe injection site study’s release
The debate over Safer Consumption Spaces landed Stephen Levin and a dozen others in handcuffs.
City hospitals turn to partial development to stay afloat
City hospitals are trading building space on their campuses for development to stay afloat. While some experts say this is a good compromise, others worry it could lead to major health access issues.
Allen hospital staff worried over psych ward future
The community and medical professionals say the Inwood medical center’s 30 beds are crucial to ensuring mental health access to the most needy.