Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com May 22, 2025 New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. RTA […]
Photos courtesy: Brooklyn Borough President’s Office Brooklyn Is the Epicenter of New York’s Deed Theft Crisis, But Legal Service Providers Are Strained for Capacity New York, NY – Today, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, NYC Council Members and Brooklyn Delegation Co-Chairs Chi Ossé and Farah Louis, and NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse rallied with advocates and homeowners […]
Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Coalition Calls on Congressional Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Protect Bipartisan World Trade Center Health Program Ahead of Imminent Funding Shortfall NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 38 other attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending […]
By Aamir S. Kumar In a political landscape often characterized by calculated moves and carefully worded statements, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s recent remarks regarding his endorsement strategy in New York City’s ranked-choice voting system have sparked considerable debate. The core of the controversy lies in his apparent recommendation to vote for a candidate as “number one,” […]
By Equity Smart Realty, Inc Deadline Change The last day for property owners to remove their properties from the lien sale is now June 2, instead of the previously scheduled deadline of May 19. Understand the Lien Sale Process A tax lien sale occurs when the city sells the right to collect unpaid property taxes, water […]
By Harvey Robins, CITY LIMITS “As the race for who will be the next mayor takes shape, the city lies at the intersection of vast private wealth and public squalor. We need to hear who among the candidates has a new vision and narrative for our city’s future.” It was only five years ago, as […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she won her case against former mortgage bank branch manager Stacie Saunders for her role in a Queens deed theft […]
By Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits A group of state representatives are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to steer some of the $4.2 billion in Bond Act funds for energy upgrades in public housing, where tenants are subject to “outdated boilers, poor ventilation, mold, and temperature extremes that contribute to high asthma hospitalization rates.” Back in 2022, New […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air travelers across the United States, including the diverse population of New York City. This federal mandate, aimed at enhancing security by standardizing state-issued identification, carries […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com The mayor asked the Campaign Finance Board to reconsider its denial of matching funds for his reelection, but the CFB chair shot him down, citing his campaign’s failure to answer inquiries on questionable campaign contributions and expenses. The chair of the city […]