After an outcry from elected officials and other jail rights activists, the Inspector General promised to get to the bottom of what happened at the MDC Brooklyn facility.
Bills push for min wage raise for prison workers
State lawmakers say the current pay standard for detainees is unacceptable.
Brooklyn federal jail inmates subjected to inhumane conditions: Suit
Attorneys for the MDC facility are looking for answers and accountability over the week long power and heat outage.
NYers rally for inmates after BK jail loses power, heat
Family members, concerned citizens and elected officials are searching for answers after the federal facility lost power and heat for a week.
Council, Amazon spar over union issue at HQ2
Round two of the City Council’s meetings with the tech giant resulted in a major debate over Amazon’s policy on organized labor
City reveals Gowanus rezoning plan
The city aims to provide more affordable housing, a new waterfront and tidal surge protections.
City’s Office of Nightlife issues first report
The newly created nightlife office found that New York’s bars, clubs and other nightlife are a huge boon to the city’s economy.
Shutdown leading to ‘humanitarian crisis’: Mayor
Bill de Blasio warned New Yorkers that the longest government shutdown will have long lasting effects for everyone.
IDNYC cards include third gender option
The city’s municipal ID now has a a gender option “X” for New Yorkers.
Photographer dishes on aerial photo project
Paul Seibert combined his passion for photos with his love of Manhattan to create an artistic look of the island.
Clinton, Cuomo call on Albany to pass reproductive rights bills
The former Secretary of State and governor have high confidence that the state Legislature will pass long delayed bills that would give women more reproductive rights.
Hundreds of NYC buildings have lingering heat violations: Data
With 330 cases dating back to 2017, the city said it is working hard to make sure all violations are cleared and is using court orders, fines and other forms of enforcement.
Lord & Taylor’s 5th Ave. flagship mourned by shoppers
The Fifth Avenue location holds a special place in many shoppers’ memories.
City Council grills Amazon over move
The tech giant’s representatives were on the hot seat over their secret talks with the governor and mayor over the multi-billion dollar deal.
Inwood rezoning faces lawsuit
Inwood residents and groups contend the city didn’t do enough to research the effects of the new zoning rules.
City changes plans for new Manhattan jail
After a huge community outcry, the mayor’s office announced it will not build a detention center on Centre Street.
Bill aims to fine cashless eateries
A City Council member says establishments that only use an electronic form of payment discriminates against minorities and low income New Yorkers.
Amazon exploits workers, retail union charges in slamming LIC move
One of the city’s largest unions said the tech giant’s history of alleged employee mistreatment needs to be addressed before it comes to Queens.
New York groups rally against Amazon on Cyber Monday
Workers’ rights groups hit up Amazon’s book store and Western Queens to make their voice heard.
Fired DOI commissioner slams mayor in letter
Bill de Blasio was on the defensive following major allegations by the city’s former chief watchdog.