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.
Governors Island to open early this spring, feature new restaurant
The greenspace gets one more month for visits.
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.”
LIRR train crash victims recall ‘smoke and pandemonium’
LIRR riders react to a derailment in Brooklyn.
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.
Cops investigate ‘pizzagate’ threat at Williamsburg pizzeria
The NYPD said it is looking into the call made at Roberta’s.
BookCourt in Cobble Hill closing its doors after 35 years
The Cobble Hill store owners are retiring after decades of work in the community.
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.
HIV diagnoses in NYC at record low: Health Dept.
The city’s new diagnoses saw a decline last year, but officials say more work has to be done.