New Yorkers from all backgrounds made their voices heard following the narrow decision on the president’s controversial policy.
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Politics
NY joins nationwide suit against Trump over child separations
The city is fighting the White House over the controversial policy.
Mayor updates situation with separated children in city
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he still hasn’t received information on the total number of immigrant children who were shipped to the city and the details on their return to their families.
Mayor vows to reunite immigrant kids at E. Harlem foster home
The federal government separated 350 immigrant children from their parents at the souther border and transported them to a New York foster care facility. The mayor vows to reunite them with their families as soon as possible.
Protest calls for ICE to release Flushing immigrant dad
The father of two was detained without warning during an interview for his green card.
Hundreds rally in BK to protest immigrant child separation
New Yorkers who say they are sick of the reports ICE’s removal of thousands of children from their families, took to the streets to call for an end the controversial Trump administration policy.
Allen Hospital staff protest plans to shutter psych ward
Doctors, nurses and advocates say the proposal to decertify 30 beds would hurt Inwood’s most vulnerable residents.
Cuomo pushes ‘red flag’ bill to prevent shootings
Under the proposal, a school official could petition a judge to remove a troubled student’s access to weapons.
Garment District economic package planned to save fashion industry jobs
The mayor’s office and the city’s fashion businesses came to a compromise for the future of their manufacturing spaces.
NYers aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables: Report
When it comes to eating greens, New Yorkers are lacking, but experts say there are easy ways to reverse that.
Tourism has grown to the 4th-largest job sector in NYC
The tens of millions of visitors coming to the city are boosting the economy of several businesses sectors.
Councilman arrested over safe injection site study’s release
The debate over Safer Consumption Spaces landed Stephen Levin and a dozen others in handcuffs.
City hospitals turn to partial development to stay afloat
City hospitals are trading building space on their campuses for development to stay afloat. While some experts say this is a good compromise, others worry it could lead to major health access issues.
Allen hospital staff worried over psych ward future
The community and medical professionals say the Inwood medical center’s 30 beds are crucial to ensuring mental health access to the most needy.
De Blasio declares war on NYCHA rats
NYCHA will be taking a few new approaches to fighting vermin.
Mayor, First Lady differ on legalizing pot
Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray both differ on the future of marijuana criminalization.
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.
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.