The city became the first municipality in the country to regulate for-hire vehicles.
Wage gap for black women highest in NYC: Report
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.
Bronx Doc Center gets boost for filmmaking program
A non-profit has brought film making and photography to a whole new group of city artists.
NYCHA alerts HUD it may be violating several regulations
The housing authority revealed their deficiencies go beyond lead paint.
9/11 WTC victim identified
Scott Michael Johnson worked on the 89th floor of the South Tower during the attacks.
City program helps girls experience music production
SoundThink NYC’s mission is to close the gender gap for the jobs behind the microphone.
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.
PTSD linked to heart issues in civilian 9/11 workers: Study
A new study is the first to link psychological trauma to cardiovascular health.
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.
9/11 museum exhibit highlights sports’s role in city’s healing
A new section of the museum will display artifacts, oral histories and other features to highlight how New Yorkers came together to cheer for the first time following the attacks.
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.