Improved streets, more crossing guards and new tech for cops are some of the ways the city will decrease traffic accidents.
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Politics
Hart Island grave site access to be increased
Hart’s Island now has greater access to families.
Trump protest in NYC draws Alec Baldwin, Michael Moore, Bill de Blasio and more
New York crowds filled the streets to rally against Donald Trump’s controversial policies hours before he assumed office.
Queens voters reflect on Trump, first president from borough
Even though Donald Trump may be the first Queens native to be elected president of the United States, many of its residents feel they won’t see the borough represented in the Oval Office.
Cuomo more trusted to fight Trump than de Blasio, poll says
When it comes to protecting them from Trump, New Yorkers are turning to Albany’s top leader.
IDNYC launches online application system
New Yorkers looking to get a municipal ID can now complete most of the work online.
BigApps competition includes LinkNYC installation opportunity
This year’s competition aims to create software to help immigrants, teens and the elderly.
Trump Tower headaches: Council holds hearing on Fifth Ave challenges
The city, cops and business leaders look for solutions for “Trumplock.”
IDNYC free for third year with more discounts, memberships
The city’s municipal ID system gets new perks but remains open to all New Yorkers.
Reported hate crimes prompt NYC to launch ‘bias response team’
A new team will respond to any bias incident in the city.
Immigrants, electeds march to Trump Tower to fight discrimination
Hundreds of people took to the streets to demand the president elect back off his discriminatory rhetoric and policies.
NYC biotech industry to get big boost from new de Blasio initiative
The city wants to do for bio engineering what it has done for tech.
NYC pensions must be free from fossil fuel cash: Advocates
A green group says New York can do more financially to help the environment.
NY bill mandates tax return for pres candidates
A state leader said it’s time to take a stand against candidates who try to prevent transparency.
Council bill would give workers more leeway for scheduling
A city legislation would prevent “on call” scheduling for retail workers.
NYPD TrafficStat database is now available online
New Yorkers now have access to every single vehicular incident reported.
Citi Bike expansion in NYC would require taxpayer dollars: Council
The council put forth a bold proposal to get every neighborhood bike share access in four year.
De Blasio vows to block Trump’s controversial policies
The mayor laid out specifics on how he will counter any policy that harms minorities, women and immigrants.
Ad-Rock, Andrew Cuomo speak out against NYC hate crimes
The Beastie Boys member joined a growing list of New Yorkers calling on the country to reject hate following the election.
How Trump will affect New York City
No one can predict how the president-elect will change life in the Big Apple, but experts say there are ways people can prepare for his administration.