NEW YORK — The former president of one of the nation’s largest police unions pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the union to finance a lavish lifestyle that prosecutors say included upscale restaurants and personal items. deluxe. Ed Mullins, 61, of Port Washington, New York, pleaded guilty to one count … Read more
NEW YORK — In New York City, customers should be very careful when placing their food delivery orders. On Thursday, the New York City Council voted in favor of the bill “Skip the Stuff“(Skip Things), which would prohibit takeout and delivery services from providing plastic utensils, condiments, or napkins unless explicitly requested by the customer. … Read more
What to Know Lawmakers on both sides of the Hudson River have introduced legislation that will prohibit drivers from paying more to get to the city. A congestion tax introduced Thursday by US Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) would bar the US Department of Transportation from making new capital investment grants to … Read more
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Attorney Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix took action Wednesday to protect New Yorkers from gun violence. The New York City Department of Justice has filed two amicus briefs with the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in support of New York … Read more
NEW YORK — Seeking more help from the federal government to address the immigration crisis in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams came to Washington DC on Wednesday to push for more funding, doing so during the United States Conference of Mayors. Adams noted that the Big Apple no longer has the ability to afford … Read more
NEW YORK — Hundreds of NYSNA nurses from Health+Hospitals/Mayorals of New York City gathered to speak and march on H+H corporate headquarters on Wednesday as demands for health equity grow . NYC H+H/Mayorals nurses care for the most vulnerable patients in the city and have been instrumental in saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. They … Read more
NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams unveiled his plan Tuesday to improve women’s health in New York City, saying his $1.2 million package expands access to reproductive care. Starting Wednesday, a clinic in the Morrisania section of the Bronx will be the first of four city-run free clinics to begin offering abortion pills free of … Read more
NEW YORK — A man working at a tobacco store in Hell’s Kitchen was shot in the leg after an argument with a group of men outside the store Wednesday morning, police said. According to New York City police, the incident took place shortly after midnight in front of a cigar store on 9th Avenue, … Read more
What to Know Police are searching for a scooter-riding duo they say have assaulted and robbed seniors in Manhattan. One of the victims was an 85-year-old woman, the other a 76-year-old woman. Authorities urge anyone with information to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). NEW YORK — … Read more
What to Know 2023 is an Election Year for the New York City Council of Education This is an important group that makes important decisions regarding the education of students in public schools in the Big Apple. The elections consist of 32 Community Education Councils and the 4 New York City Education Councils. NEW YORK … Read more