The late Thompson’s deputy, Gonzalez, to continue as DA — Cuomo
Eric Gonzalez STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO "While we continue to mourn the loss of District Attorney Kenneth Thompson, the important work of the Brooklyn District Attorney's…
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New York’s Leaders Mourn Ken Thompson, Fallen Kings County DA
The late Ken Thompson Prominent New Yorkers and elected officials reacted with shock and sorrow to the announcement Sunday that Ken Thompson, the first Black district attorney in…
NYC: Fighting Poverty Through Economic Empowerment for All
Stringer Text of speech delivered recently by New York City comptroller Scott M. Stringer before the Association for a Better New York (ABNY). Good morning, thank you for…
NYC– Making The Criminal Justice System Work Fairly
Melissa Mark-Viverito Last year, an average of 174 individuals entered our city’s jails every day. That amounts to over 63,000 detainees over the course of a year. The…
New York Could Add More Than 640,000 Jobs Under Clinton, Lose 209,000 Jobs Under Trump
Hillary for New York announced new analysis that showed New York could add more than 640,000 jobs under Hillary Clinton's economic plans, while it could lose 209,000 jobs…
Bill Bratton’s Broken Reputation
Bratton Outgoing New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Bill Bratton is complaining because a recent government report came to the conclusion many of us already know: the racially…
Bratton Still In Denial About “Broken Windows” Councilmembers Say
Bratton -- some councilmembers can't wait for departure Left to right: Council Members Jumaane D. Williams, Brad Lander and Vanessa L. Gibson New York, NY: Council Members Jumaane…
Race For 69th District: Fighting Corruption and Politics Of Division and Fear
Steven M. Appel August 28th marked 53 years since Dr. King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech. In his 1958 book Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story, Dr.…
Proposed City Hall Siege by a “Rogue” P.B.A. Union
The PBA's Pat Lynch According to Wall Street Journal reporter, Josh Dawsey’s, article on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, Patrick Lynch President of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the…
Celebrating Independence While Remembering African Americans and Native Americans Weren’t Included
New York City Councilmember Jumaane D. Williams As we wind down this weekend and the nation celebrates its official birth with fireworks, barbecues and picnics, let's remember to…