New York City’s expansion of universal pre-k, some trash pickup, and library services have been slashed as part of Mayor Eric Adams’ “extremely painful” cuts in a newly-announced budget modification that looks to trim the city’s spending. Every agency will see 5% budget reductions this month, the mayor’s budget officials said, as the city faces […]
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City Council Grills Jails Commissioner on Treatment of Trans Detainees at Rikers
In a combative appearance, Louis Molina denied there was a problem at the Department of Corrections, despite the collapse of the LGBTQ+ Affairs unit under his tenure.
Posted inHousing
‘Worst Landlord’ Watchlist Highlights Manhattan Investment Firm, With NYCHA Dishonorable Mention
A former rep for a Manhattan real estate investment firm tops this year’s “worst landlords” list, to be released Thursday by New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. The public advocate’s office annually ranks buildings’ managing agents based on their property holdings’ number of serious, unresolved housing code violations logged by city inspectors. David Schorr […]
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Watch the NYC Public Advocate Debate Ahead of the Election
They want to advocate for the people of New York City. But first, they have to debate each other. Two contenders for the job of city public advocate will face off on Tuesday in the only Campaign Finance Board-sponsored debate for the office before the general election on Nov. 2. The CFB will host the […]
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Not Just the Mayor: NYC’s Other City- and Borough-Wide Seats in November’s Election
Sure, New Yorkers will choose a new mayor on Nov. 2, but there are other big city jobs up for grabs. Races for city comptroller, public advocate, five borough presidents and Manhattan district attorney are all on the ballot. Here’s a guide to who’s running.
Posted inEducation
New School Year Brings New Concerns of Pandemic ‘Educational Neglect’ Child Welfare Probes
With all New York kids set to soon return for in-person classes for the first time in 1 ½ years, Mayor Bill de Blasio tried to reassure nervous parents Wednesday that pandemic-related absences won’t immediately lead to child-neglect investigations. “If in the beginning of the school year, a parent is not ready, we’re going to […]
Posted inCampaign 2021
Your Guide to the Latest NYC Primary Results — From Mayor to City Council
The voting is over. The counting is getting there. First, the city Board of Elections released the initial in-person, first-place votes after polls closed on June 22. Then, on June 29, the BOE was supposed to issue the preliminary ranked-choice results based on those votes cast during early and Primary Day voting — but withdrew […]
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What You Need to Know About the Public Advocate Race in 2021
What does New York’s public advocate do? And who is challenging current Public Advocate Jumaane Williams? Here’s the lowdown.
Posted inMental Health
Public Advocate Blasts Delays on de Blasio’s Mental Health ‘Diversion Centers’
Public Advocate Jumanne Williams wants an explanation about what’s holding up Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan for cops to bring individuals in mental-health distress to professionally staffed “diversion centers” instead of hospital emergency rooms or jail. De Blasio originally announced the diversion center plan in 2014, his first year as mayor. As he gets set […]
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Comptroller and Public Advocate Races: What You Need to Know
Additional reporting by With Allison Dikanovic This article is adapted from our weekly Civic Newsroom newsletter, which is sent out every Tuesday. You can sign up here to get it or fill out the form at the bottom of this post. There are just five weeks left until the city’s primaries (June 22, remember?). Do you have […]