Search results
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 6 days agoIt’s been 4 days since former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he’s running for Congress. The controversial politician ...
On Saturday, Mermaids Will Reign on Surf Avenue in Coney Island
New York Times· 4 days agoThe annual Mermaid Parade in Brooklyn is a tacky yet spectacular extravaganza. Today, and on Fridays...
City seeks to sell naming rights for money-losing NYC Ferry
Crain's New York Business· 18 hours agoLaunched in 2017 by then-Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC Ferry has faced criticism for its financial losses. Taxpayers subsidized the system ...
City health department doles out $10.3M for supportive housing
Crain's New York Business· 6 days agoThe latest contract awards are part of an effort to expand the number of supportive housing units citywide, which began under Mayor Bill de Blasio ...
Reversing course, NYC teachers union president Mike Mulgrew now opposes changes to Medicare coverage
NY Post metro via Yahoo News· 1 day agoUnited Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew has withdrawn support for controversial...
'What constitutes a border crisis?' Sanctuary cities have found out
The Center Square· 3 days agoJust a month later in April 2021, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio released a statement about his...
Manhattan students to receive admissions boost at selective borough schools
New York Daily News· 5 days agoIn a reversal, Manhattan applicants will soon receive an admissions boost at some of the borough’s...
NYC Board of Correction to vote on rules barring solitary confinement
NY Daily News via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoNEW YORK — The Board of Correction is expected to vote Tuesday on rules about the use of solitary...
Black, Hispanic students admitted to NYC’s specialized high schools ticks upwards
New York Daily News· 7 days agoThe number of Black and Hispanic students admitted to New York City’s specialized high schools...
Bay Ridge parents, pols push to block legal pot shop near schools, churches
NY Post metro via Yahoo News· 2 days ago"The establishment of an adult-use retail dispensary at this location, where there is heavy foot...