By WiredJA News Team NEW YORK, Jamaica, Queens, May 2, 2022 – Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has offered to partner with the government of Jamaica to stem the flow of guns and drugs that continues to create mayhem both in the city of New York and in Jamaica. “As Mayor of the […]
After initial resistance, lawmakers seem willing to help Gov. Kathy Hochul find a way to replace Brian Benjamin.
New York, NY – January 6, 2022: Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin speaks at Vigil for Democracy on anniversary of insurrection at Carl Schurz park. (Shutterstock) By Rebecca C. Lewis, City and State NY The will-they/won’t-they dance of removing former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin from the June primary ballot may come to a close by the […]
From a prized real estate industry tax break to looser rules that would ease her indicted ex-lieutenant off the ballot, legislators express little urgency to aid the governor as she seeks accomplishments before the election.
New York, NY – April 27, 2022: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during Annual Champions of Choice awards by NIRH at Ziegfeld Ballroom. (Shutterstock) By Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY With just 17 legislative session days remaining in Albany, state lawmakers are showing reluctance to help Gov. Kathy Hochul deliver on her agenda ahead […]
Photo by PP/IQ Inc. NEW YORK, NY — New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced that, starting tomorrow, delivery workers who deliver restaurant orders for third-party food delivery apps in New York City now have first-of-their-kind new protections to promote better working conditions […]
They’re volunteer positions with a history in patronage politics. Today, district leaders influence who can be judges, poll workers and members of each borough’s county committee.
New York, New York / USA – October 26 2020: Closeup of an outside sign stating “Vote Here” next to the voter entrance at an early voting site for the presidential election in Queens, NYC. (Shutterstock) By Rachel Holliday Smith, THE CITY You’ve heard of City Council members, and you know you have state representatives, […]
Photo Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA By Manuel Holguin As the COVID-19 pandemic forced New York City into a lockdown, it became a risk, not only to people but to businesses and services, such as the MTA. Two years ago, during the pandemic, the MTA carried only about 10% of its regular riders. Now, […]
By Manuel Holguin New drivers, including immigrants, take to the road every day in New York City. To ensure that these drivers could be adequately licensed, informed of traffic laws, pass a driving test, and operate registered, inspected, and insured vehicles, the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act, also known as the ‘Green Light law,’ […]
New York, NY – April 27, 2022: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during Annual Champions of Choice awards by NIRH at Ziegfeld Ballroom. (Shutterstock) By Nick Reisman, NY State of Politics Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing state lawmakers to change the state’s election law and allow candidates on the ballot to be removed […]
Hundreds of constituents, supporters, family, friends, mentors, and. Federal, State, and City elected officials helped celebrate the momentous event.
Photo Credit: Antonio Reynoso BROOKLYN, NY (April 25, 2022) – Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso celebrated his inauguration with hundreds of constituents, supporters, family, friends, mentors, and Federal, State, and City elected officials. As the first Latino to be elected to this office, Borough President Reynoso also celebrated Brooklyn’s rich diversity through cultural performances, including […]
Crime Victims' Rights Week in New York will be observed in conjunction with the observance of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which has been observed each April since 1981
Photo: Senator Anna M. Kaplan speaks on the resolution from the floor of the New York State Senate on April 26, 2022. ALBANY, NY (April 26, 2022) – Today, the New York State Senate passed a resolution, J.1812, authored by Senator Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) to proclaim April 24-30, 2022 as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the […]