The man behind the iconic art piece contends it has been tarnished by the new bronze addition.
Category: Politics
Politics
NYC, Mexico City team up to boost tourism
With concerns from foreign visitors over Donald Trump’s controversial rhetoric and policies, the city’s tourism wing is taking extra steps to reassure Mexican visitors that the Big Apple welcomes them.
De Blasio on Hot 97: Cuomo and I aren’t like Drake and Meek Mill
Hip Hop fans are weighing in on the ongoing rocky relationship between de Blasio and Cuomo.
LinkNYC continues rapid public Wi-Fi expansion in Brooklyn, Queens
As the updated pay phones continue to have a bigger presence in New York, activists want more features.
New York Girl Scouts patch honors suffrage centennial
New York Girl Scouts will honor women’s history with a special badge
Garment District rezoning plan opposed by fashion workers
Fashion workers say a city proposal for Midtown would leave their industry hanging by a thread.
NYC seeks designs for new ‘I Voted’ election sticker
The future of the election day sticker is in the hands of New Yorkers.
NYC outlines plan to fight opioid crisis
The city wants anti OD meds in the hands of civilians as the number of opioid related deaths climb.
NYC rolls out IDNYC mobile van for application help
The city has a new option to apply for IDNYC.
LGBTQ rally for trans rights outside Stonewall Inn
New Yorkers gathered at the Greenwich Village location after the White House reversed federal protections for transgender rights.
Tenants push Council to pass protection legislation
Tenants say the city isn’t moving quickly to pass laws that would prevent landlords from harassing them out of their homes.
Health, tech jobs in NYC saw largest private sector growth
The city has seen major gains in its employment sectors but experts say there are still some questions.
Not My Presidents Day rally in Columbus Circle draws thousands
Thousands of protesters spent their day off to send a message to the president.
Schumer pushes Trump to pay for tower costs
The city spends $100,000 a day to guard the Midtown building.
Spotify is moving to 4 World Trade Center
The steaming company is joining other tech giants in the downtown area.
Jewish groups, New Yorkers rally for refugees
Hundreds gathered once again to stand up against President Trump’s controversial policy.
Pro-Trump rally held outside NYC’s Trump Tower
A small but vocal group of Donald Trump supporters rallied outside his Manhattan home.
NYCHA to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The city’s public housing system will make upgrades to be more environmentally friendly.
Starbucks refugee hiring plan gets support from New Yorkers
City java lovers aren’t afraid of the backlash against the coffee chain.
Battery Park protest rallies NYers against Trump’s immigration ban
New Yorkers made their voices heard following the president’s controversial move.