Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing that Dermot Shea (right) will be next Commissioner of the New York Police Department, at City Hall on November 4, 2019. ( Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office) Big Challenges for New Police Boss Each month, Dermot Shea sits with other top New York City police officials and the mayor to brief reporters on the latest... News 12 Nov 2019 | 12:31
First Lady Chirlane McCray hosts the Fourth Annual Faith Leaders ThriveNYC Breakfast at Gracie Mansion on April 11, 2019. ( Photo: Joanna Graham/Mayoral Photography Office) Facing a Mental Health Crisis The fatal police shooting of a bipolar man at a Brooklyn nail salon Friday has brought even more scrutiny on the de Blasio... Home 29 Oct 2019 | 09:18
After the Slaughter Manhattanites don’t shock easily. They’re well aware that big-city life is often punctuated with trauma and peril and pain.... News 08 Oct 2019 | 01:37
Comptroller Scott Stringer, with Deputy Comptroller for Audit Marjorie Landa, announcing the results of his investigation into the city's handling of lead inspections. ( Photo: Susan Watts, Office of the NYC Comptroller) Lead Report Slams City Agency The city failed to conduct lead inspections in private buildings where a government agency knew thousands of children who... Newsletter 30 Sep 2019 | 12:00
All Charged Up for a Greener City At least 72 alternative fueling stations for plug-in electric cars are up and running on the East Side between 59th and 110th... News 13 Sep 2019 | 05:26
Protest Traffic Violence as Well as Gun Violence! By Bette Dewing Before starting this column, a glance at NY 1 news and once again it’s about Traffic Violence – two speeding... Columns 12 Aug 2019 | 02:32
Police in Times Square in June. Photo: Elvert Barnes, via flickr ( ) The panic in Times Square By Stuart Marques Call it Fear City. On Aug. 3, an immigrant-hating gunman opened fire in a mall and killed 22 terrified shoppers... News 09 Aug 2019 | 12:10
Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a press conference at City Hall after an NYPD judge recommend firing Officer Daniel Pantaleo on Friday, August 2, 2019. ( Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office) Democrats The Billy and Gilly Show When Mayor Bill de Blasio faced off with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand – and eight other Democratic presidential hopefuls – on... News 06 Aug 2019 | 10:21
A ghost bike memorial for cyclist Robyn Hightman, 20, who was struck and killed by a truck on Sixth Ave. at 23rd St. in June. ( Photo: David Noonan) Bike deaths prompt new safety plan Mayor Bill de Blasio has released a new five-year, $58.4 million plan to build more protected bike lanes, step up enforcement... News 02 Aug 2019 | 11:28
Attendees of the award ceremony with the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities outside Gracie Mansion. ( Photo: Michael Rock) Honoring the ADA Anniversary Friday, July 26 marked the 29th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In its honor, eight... Local News 02 Aug 2019 | 10:48