Early voting sites have opened for New York City’s party primaries in what is the first major ranked-choice election on June 12, 2021 in New York City. (Shutterstock) By Allison Dikanovic, THE CITY Tuesday is the last day to vote in the New York City primary, a municipal election unlike any other. But most contests […]
Rep. AOC: “We have an option of a candidate…that has a lifetime of dedication to this. Racial justice. Economic justice. And climate justice. And that candidate is Maya Wiley.” Rep. Velázquez: “Maya Wiley tiene un plan de Nuevo Acuerdo para hacer de Nueva York un lugar más justo y asequible para vivir.”
NYC mayoral candidate Maya Wiley speaks at a press conference outside a polling location at Campos Plaza Community Center on June 12, 2021 in New York City. (Shutterstock) NEW YORK – Today, New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley released two new ads, one in English and Spanish entitled, “Tuesday” and “Nuestro Momento”. The :30 second […]
Early voting sites have opened for New York City’s party primaries in what is the first major ranked-choice election on June 12, 2021 in New York City. – New York, NY – June 12 (Shutterstock) By Victoria Falk Wikipedia defines a political endorsement as “…a public declaration of one’s personal or group’s support of a […]
People are seen near a Manhattan early voting location for the June 2021 New York City primary elections. – New York, N.Y. – June 12, 2021 (Shutterstock) By Edwin Martínez for El Diario, City Limits The June 22 primary to elect the Democratic and Republican candidates for mayor of New York City in November’s general […]
By Linda Nwoke As time ticks closer to the Democratic party primary election, early voting begins June 12-20. The following days are critical to the candidates and the voters. We know that whoever emerges will be up against the Republican candidate at the end of the election on November 2nd. What is the primary job […]
Proposed law puts in place teams of experts to investigate complex cases of elder abuse to assist law enforcement statewide.
Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, member of the Assembly Standing Committee on Aging, and Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, Chair of the Senate Social Services Committee today announced that both houses of the state legislature have passed key legislation to expand the work of Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) in investigating crimes against older New Yorkers. E-MDTs have become […]
By Jessica Gould, Gothamist UCLA’s Civil Rights Project made headlines back in 2014 when it said New York had the most segregated schools in the nation. Now, researchers there have released a new report that finds the distinction remains. New York City’s schools, in particular, are extremely segregated, and many Black students attend schools that […]
By Anita Maria Scott A grassroots campaign is any movement led by a community of like-minded individuals, diverse individuals, or even local residents seeking change without the financial, political, or other means of support by the majority, governing party, people in power, or frontline organizations and that can invigorate or harness the efforts and participation […]
By Gabriel Sandoval, The CITY The phased shutdown of a hospital serving eastern Brooklyn hit a turning point Wednesday: It marked the first day in more than 90 years that Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center didn’t admit patients to beds. “It’s a shame,” said Sergio Enriquez, whose 78-year-old uncle was experiencing bowel obstruction on Wednesday when […]
By Antonio Reynoso I’m running for Brooklyn Borough President because our borough faces tough challenges, and I believe that together we can overcome them and build our borough back better than before. We need a leader who is willing to champion bold, progressive solutions to the pressing challenges that face working families and residents across […]