Public Advocate Letitia James

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With Sessions’ Firing, Trump Musn’t Interfere With Mueller Investigation

  Sessions is out. Photo: Gage Skidmore-Flickr   According to press reports, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned today “at [the President’s] request.   ...

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Civil Society Groups Demand That Gov Cuomo and Legislature Pass Voting Rights Bill

Gov Andrew Cuomo— demands on him to push for Voting Rights Bill Civil Rights and Faith Leaders, Elected Officials and Voting Rights Groups Demand ...

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NY State Of Mind: Minimum Wage Boost, Pre-K, Affordable Housing, Other Gains Hailed By De Blasio

Mayor Bill de Blasio [State Of The City: New York] Thank you to my fellow elected officials in attendance: City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, ...

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Letitia James: On The Future Of Long Island College Hospital

Letitia James [Healthcare] Today, New York City Public Advocate Letitia James will be leading a discussion on the future of Long Island College Hospital ...

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‘Albany Let NYC Tax The Wealthy To Fund Pre-K,’ De Blasio Says In State Of The City

Mayor De Blasio [New York: State Of The City] Thank you, Katherine, for your kind words and for your service on our transition committee. ...

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City Settles Floyd Vs. New York Stop-And-Frisk Case And Mayor De Blasio Is Cheered By Political Leaders

Bill de Blasio [The City] In a resounding retreat from the discredited Stop-and-Frisk regime of former mayor Bloomberg, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced ...