BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ JR. TESTIFIES AGAINST MAYOR DE BLASIO’S MOTT HAVEN JAIL PLAN
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.: "How can we be asked to approve a jail in our community when the administration itself admits it doesn't know what it…
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“CLOSE RIKERS” GROUP PUSHES FOR REINVESTMENT OF JAIL FUNDING AND “DECARCERATION” OF MINORITY COMMUNITIES
#CLOSErikers Campaign Coordinator Brandon Holmes: “The #CLOSErikers campaign is proud that people directly impacted by the horror of Rikers Island have made closing Rikers an attainable reality after…
NEW YORK LEGISLATORS HAIL DOUBLING OF CERTIFIED MINORITY AND WOMEN’S BUSINESSES UNDER MAYOR DE BLASIO’S ADMINISTRATION
Mayor de Blasio: “If our economy isn’t inclusive, then it’s not working as it should.” Photo: Facebook screenshot Mayor Bill de Blasio and Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy…
Deportations: Gov. Cuomo Denounces Trump’s Threat to Deploy ICE Agents in Cities
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo: "New York will continue to stand with all immigrants to ensure they have the full protections afforded under the law. Photo: Facebook screenshot…
MOUNT VERNON MAYOR RICHARD THOMAS PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING CAMPAIGN FUNDS–MUST RESIGN
Mayor Thomas. Photo: Facebook Attorney General Letitia James and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the guilty plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for stealing campaign funds…
Governor Cuomo And Attorney General James Denounce President Trump’s Continued Race-Baiting Attempts To Add 2020 Census Citizen Question
Governor Cuomo and Letitia James denounce Trump's continued attempts to add citizenship question to 2020 Census... Photo: Wikimedia Commons New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York Attorney…
Bronx Borough President Diaz Jr. Remains “Steadfast” In Opposing Mayor De Blasio’s Mott Haven Jail Plan
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. says "I must remain steadfast in my opposition to any plan that not only builds a new jail at the wrong location…
NACA Weekend Event Guides Low-To-Moderate Income New York Area Residents On Steps Toward Achieving Homeownership
NACA event, at Resorts World Casino, running until July 1, will show low-to-moderate income Queens residents how to achieve the dream of homeownership... Photo: Facebook screenshot NACA (Neighborhood…
New York Attorney General James’ Office Announces Creation Of New Internal “Diversity and Inclusion Office”
New York State Attorney General Office announces the launching of a newly created internal Diversity and Inclusion Office... Photo: Facebook Screenshot NEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James…
New Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Macy’s Over Criminal History Screening Policy
Sherrilyn Ifill President and Director-Counsel for NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund says “Macy’s must amend its discriminatory criminal history screening policy and create more economic opportunities for…