Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Bitta Mostofi today announced the City of New York and New York State’s joint $1 million investment in continued efforts to support immigrant New Yorkers in accessing justice through innovative solutions. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: City of New York
NYC Joins Opposition Against Trump Administration Proposal To Limit Civil Rights Protections In Health Services
The City of New York announced today that it submitted two public comments in response to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule to eliminate or severely limit federal healthcare protections for residents from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →
FDNY Lieutenant Sues Department Over Racial Discrimination After Event In Harlem
A white firefighter has sued the FDNY after claiming he was barred from participating in a color guard ceremony honoring deceased members of the Vulcan Society — a fraternal organization of black firefighters in Harlem. Continue Reading →
Increase In Funding For The Collison Investigative Squad (CIS) From Harlem To Hollis
In a statement from uptown Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez:
The City of New York is experiencing a Hit-and-Run epidemic. Over the last couple of years, we have seen an increase in hit-and-runs of over 25%. Continue Reading →
Streamed The Oversight Hearing On Title IX And Gender-Based Discrimination In NYC Schools
The City Council Committees on Women and Gender Equity, Higher Education, and Education will hold a joint hearing tomorrow regarding sexual harassment and gender discrimination in New York City schools,
Uptown Council Member Rodriguez, And Others Announce E-Bike And E-Scooter Bill Package
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28, 2018; 12:00 PM EST, uptown Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez, Fernando Cabrera, Rafael Espinal, Margaret Chin …
NYC Comptroller Office Summer Internship Program 2019
The New York City Comptroller is an independently elected official who serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the City of New York. Continue Reading →
Uptown Council Member Rosenthal Says “Enough Games” On MTA Budget Proposal
Council Member Helen Rosenthal voiced her opposition today to the MTA funding proposal included in the Governor’s Executive Budget, calling it a distraction from the need for fundamental reform at the MTA. Continue Reading →
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