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Department of Investigation Opens Inquiry into a Key Adams Aide, Winnie Greco

The city’s Department of Investigation has opened an inquiry into Mayor Eric Adams’ Director of Asian Affairs, Winnie Greco, following reporting by THE CITY on allegations that Greco tried to benefit improperly from her government position. Greco was hired as a senior advisor to the mayor in January 2022 at a salary of $100,000. Over…

NY State Junked up to $1.6M Worth of PPE Stored Outside During Pandemic

As much as $1.6 million worth of personal protective equipment was damaged so badly it had to be tossed during the Coronavirus pandemic after being stored improperly for months outside a state-operated nursing home in Queens, a new probe by the state inspector general found. The probe was launched in the summer of 2021 in…

The Missing Cannabis Crackdown

After THE CITY exclusively reported that New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management has ceased holding trials of operators cited for unlicensed pot product sales despite a proliferation of illegal storefronts, the Daily News followed with an editorial, headlined “Not fine with no fines,” demanding that the state legislature increase fines and fund…

Queens Public Administrator to Depose Speculator Bros About Forgery Claims Uncovered by THE CITY

A home in Douglaston, Queens, estimated to be worth more than a million dollars, has become the focal point of a showdown between city officials and a trio of real estate speculators accused of predatory practices and fraud. Through an LLC called The Queens Foundation, one of those speculators had acquired interests in the property…

Council Cites School Arrests Coverage

A proposed City Council resolution calls on the state legislature to pass a pending bill that would ensure policies and procedures for student mental health crisis become part of schools’ safety plans, with the aim of minimizing police intervention. The measure, introduced by Queens Councilmember Tiffany Cabán, cites “a May 2023 investigation by…

Bill Would Publicize Jail Deaths

A new bill would require the Department of Corrections to notify the public within 24 hours of any death in custody. This move for more transparency comes on the heels of a recent story revealing the DOC’s lack of openness around jail fatalities. If passed into law,…

Impact Update Sept. 27, 2023

A construction company operator was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday in connection with the death of Luis Sánchez Almonte, a 47-year-old Dominican laborer who was crushed to death at a Brooklyn building site in 2018. THE CITY reported on Almonte’s death in 2019.

Impact Update June 27, 2023

After a CITY investigation on sexual harassment and abuse at a DHS asylum shelter, the New York Immigration Coalition urged Mayor Adams to protect resident safety. The call to action stemmed from allegations of persistent misconduct at the GLo Hotel, run for the city by nonprofit 163rd…

Impact Update June 20, 2023

After a spate of fires linked to unstable e-bike batteries, THE CITY published safety tips on properly charging and storing them. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams then turned the guidance into shareable cards distributed by his office. The informative materials stemmed directly from CITY coverage that spotlighted risks…

Impact Update June 6, 2023

The families of MTA employees who died from COVID will be able to keep their extended health insurance, which was part of a benefit package for relatives of deceased workers. This comes after a story by THE CITY highlighted that the coverage was set to expire soon. Following the reporting, the…

Impact Update May 12, 2023

In response, state Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz and state Senator Jamaal T. Bailey announced a new Senate bill (S6592) to establish the New York COVID-19 children’s fund. As part of the publicly funded initiative — known as “baby bonds’’ — the state will invest $1,000 per year for eligible minors. Once a child turns 18,…

Impact Update May 8, 2023

THE CITY won three awards from the New York Press Club to, George Joseph, Yoav Gonen, Samantha Maldonado, Kendra Pierre-Louis, Harry Siegel and Greg David.

Impact Update May 4, 2023

After CITY reporting on potential fallout from Signature Bank’s troubles for NYC tenants, Comptroller Brad Lander said his office was keeping close watch. His statement came in response to an investigation into how the bank’s woes could affect city dwellers. Lander pledged scrutiny of risks to public…

Impact Update April 26, 2023

THE CITY’s coverage of a policy barring homeless youth from resting at drop-in centers prompted city officials to engage with advocates on a new policy after initially declining a request for a meeting.

As the New York Times reported it, “Ms. Powlovich, whose organization represents the service…

Impact Update April 25, 2023

Philadelphia’s Billy Penn adopted THE CITY’s Meet Your Mayor quiz for their Philadelphia mayoral primary to show voters how well they aligned with each candidate on some of the top issues facing the city.

Launched in 2021, THE CITY developed Meet Your Mayor, an interactive guide and quiz that matchesNew York…

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