Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray both differ on the future of marijuana criminalization.
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NY State AG sues to block Census citizenship question
A coalition of various state prosecutors and groups say the controversial question will do long term damage for all Americans.
Cuomo details NYCHA reform plan with harsh words
Cuomo didn’t mince words when he announced his major overhaul of city’s public housing.
Rooftop solar pilot could light up Sunset Park
The city wants to make the Brooklyn Army Terminal the top solar hotspot.
Fallen New York airmen honored
In both Long Island and the East Village, the loved ones and comrades of two fallen Air Force reserve members remembered the lost men in their own special ways.
Harlem tenants sue Ed Norton company over fatal fire
Two survivors of the Harlem blaze say the actor’s production company and the building’s owner were negligent in preventing the fire.
Williamsburg Dime Bank landmarked
One of the borough’s oldest and most famous buildings will have protection from the city.
Nightlife mayor holds first meeting with dance community
The city took the first step in connecting the artist collective with the mayor’s office in addressing long standing issues.
NYC sees record number of broadcast TV pilots
The big three networks chose more New York locations and studios than Los Angeles.
Bill would ban post work emails, calls
The legislation would make it illegal for offices to retaliate against employees who wish to stay disconnected after hours.
Cut processed meats from schools: Pols
Eric Adams wants students to begin learning healthy diets early.
Coney Island boardwalk on track to landmark status
The iconic wooden path may join other city icons like the Empire State Building.
Council investigating alleged Kushner Co violations
Allegations that Jared Kushner’s real estate company engaged in tenant harassment are under scrutiny by the Council’s Oversight and Investigations Committee.
NYC’s nightlife mayor is Ariel Palitz
The city’s music and dance community now has a voice at City Hall.
Parkland students to play a concert at Carnegie Hall
The show went on for the Parkland, Fla students who were selected for the annual conference.
Section of BK Bridge Park closed to handle bridge debris
The northern section of the park will get a safety scaffolding.
JPMorgan Chase plans to replace HQ in midtown east
The first proposal for the rezoned area around Grand Central Terminal isn’t getting a lot of love from the community.
Ja Rule joins rally for NYCHA residents with heating issues
The Queens born hip hop artist said he’s fed up with the city’s lack of improvements to public housing.
Bronx groups criticize mayor’s jail plan
Community leaders, residents, and elected officials are not happy that the mayor kept his proposal for a new detention facility in Mott Haven.
Mayor calls on federal gov. to remove bias from Census
Mayor Bill de Blasio and 160 of his counterparts from around the country want to ensure the 2020 count is conducted throughly and fairly.