Nonprofit Service Providers Take on Debt, Mull Layoffs as City Hall Slow Walks Payments

Nonprofit Service Providers Take on Debt, Mull Layoffs as City Hall Slow Walks Payments

By Katie Honan THE CITY | Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY  At least one major organization has had to shutter, while others are preparing to scale back work and staff because of snowballing financial issues. Nonprofit organizations around New York are still facing months-long delays in getting paid on city government contracts, recently forcing some […]

Prosecutors Probe Dealings Between Pastor Close to Adams and Hotel Developer Who Got Help

Prosecutors Probe Dealings Between Pastor Close to Adams and Hotel Developer Who Got Help

By Yoav Gonen, Greg B. Smith and George Joseph, THECITY | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  Federal and city law enforcers executed a search warrant earlier this month at the Queens home of a pastor who led a political action committee for Mayor Eric Adams — on the same day authorities raided a hotel owned by a developer and Adams […]

Friends and Foes Renew Push to Close Floyd Bennett Migrant Shelter Ahead of Trump Inauguration

Friends and Foes Renew Push to Close Floyd Bennett Migrant Shelter Ahead of Trump Inauguration

By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: yuriyt / shutterstock.com The 2,000-person tent residence for migrant families is the only emergency shelter on federal land. Critics across the political spectrum are renewing efforts to pressure the city to close it in the wake of the election. The Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter for families […]

Trump-Imposed Tariffs would Fuel Major Donor Corruption, take us Back to the 1800s

Trump-Imposed Tariffs would Fuel Major Donor Corruption, take us Back to the 1800s

By Michael Waldman, BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE It was a lurid early reminder that the new administration could bring with it a cornucopia of corruption. Today’s quiet campaign deals turn into tomorrow’s scandals. And a recent study shows that donations improved the odds of avoiding tariffs in the last Trump administration. After voters rebelled against […]

Urban Matters | Looking for Reform in All the Wrong Places: Why Can’t We Get Home Health Care Right?

Urban Matters | Looking for Reform in All the Wrong Places: Why Can’t We Get Home Health Care Right?

By Barbara Caress, Center for New York City Affairs “A racket.” That’s how Governor Kathy Hochul has bluntly described a key part of what is unquestionably New York City’s biggest job-creating industry: Medicaid-financed home care. Without home care increases, New York City’s job count would still be less than it was pre-pandemic. Hochul wants to save an […]

Obesity Drugs to Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Administration Proposal

Obesity Drugs to Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Administration Proposal

By Staff Writer | Editorial credit: Marc Bruxelle / shutterstock.com  In a significant move to address the growing obesity crisis in the United States, the Biden administration has unveiled a proposal that would allow Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss medications. This historic policy change aims to improve access to life-changing treatments for millions of […]

Navigating a Pro Se Lawsuit Against the NYPD for Misconduct in NYC

Navigating a Pro Se Lawsuit Against the NYPD for Misconduct in NYC

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com  Experiencing misconduct by a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer is a serious violation of one’s rights. While many opt for legal representation, some choose to represent themselves, known as proceeding pro se. This comprehensive guide outlines the step-by-step process for filing a pro […]

Unintended Consequences Abstaining at the Most Existential Moment

Unintended Consequences Abstaining at the Most Existential Moment

By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I.  Donald Trump did not win the Election, well intentioned Democrats precipitated their Party’s loss by lower turnout as shown in the table of latest available numbers below:  Pro-Palestinian Protest Vote Trump held onto his base with inroads into Latinos and other minorities (mainly Black males) and roughly kept […]

Why Undocumented Immigrants Should Be Terrified of Donald Trump

Why Undocumented Immigrants Should Be Terrified of Donald Trump

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / shutterstock.com  Donald Trump’s policies created an unprecedented climate of fear for undocumented immigrants, leaving a lasting mark on immigration policy and public sentiment. His return to power further heightens the stakes for these vulnerable communities. It is imperative to recognize the human cost of […]

Addressing the Problem of No Heat or Little Heat in NYC: A Comprehensive Guide

Addressing the Problem of No Heat or Little Heat in NYC: A Comprehensive Guide

By Equity Smart Realty Inc – www.equitysmartrealty.com  As temperatures drop in New York City, adequate heat becomes essential for safety and comfort. Yet, many tenants face issues of no heat or insufficient heating in their homes, creating serious health and safety risks. This guide provides a detailed analysis of how to address this issue, including […]