Samuel Jesse Battle, January 16, 1883 – August 7, 1966, was an American police officer and the first African-American New York City Police Department officer, sworn in on March 6, 1911.
Mayor de Blasio today announced a series of new reforms to the New York City Police Department to strengthen trust between New Yorkers and officers.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has suspended its use of a model of body camera from Harlem to Hollis after one exploded shortly after being removed by an officer.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released New York City’s $106.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Executive Budget.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today outlined a “Working People’s Agenda” in his second State of the City address.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix today took action to protect New Yorkers from gun violence.
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga shared 10 resolutions to help manage your personal finances in the new year.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today took efforts to streamline the city’s civic engagement efforts by establishing the city’s first-ever Office of Engagement.
Fort George Amusement Park was a trolley park and amusement park that operated in Washington Heights and Inwood, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced the release of its annual “The State of Workers’ Rights in New York City” report.
Few photographers had the insider access Oakland native Jeffrey Henson Scales did around the Black Panther Party in the late 1960s.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city is launching a comprehensive outreach plan to educate and inform New Yorkers about new state legislation.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today nominated Rasmia Kirmani-Frye and David Gold to the City Planning Commission (CPC) and Chris Yoon to the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA).
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that three months into the Subway Safety Plan, 1,379 people experiencing homelessness have accepted placement in safe haven, stabilization, and shelter beds.
NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley today announced that Magalie Austin has been named Executive Deputy Commissioner.