What You Need to Know About Ranked Choice Voting
As New York City prepares for another election season, voters will again use Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in municipal primary and special elections. This system, first implemented in NYC in ...
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Mayor Adams’ Efforts Drive Significant Reduction in NYC’s Black Unemployment Rate
New York City's Black unemployment rate has significantly decreased, according to a Friday report from the city's Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The figures show a drop from 10.7% to 7.9% ...
Brawl and Shooting Aboard Brooklyn Train in Another Subway Scare
A distressing encounter unfolded on a Brooklyn subway train during rush hour, leading to a shooting that left passengers in a state of panic. Captured on video by fellow riders, ...
Subway Violence Increases, New Yorkers Are Afraid
New York City’s subway system witnessed a series of violent incidents over the weekend, sparking widespread alarm among commuters and officials alike. The notable increase in unprovoked attacks has raised ...
Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap: New York Black Leaders Advocate for Economic Equity
The median net worth of a white household in New York stands at approximately $277,000, a staggering 15 times greater than that of a Black household, which averages around $17,000. ...
Mayor Adams’ Debit Card Program for Migrants Stirs Controversy Over Funding and Oversight
Mayor Eric Adams has launched a program to distribute prepaid cash cards to migrants who illegally walked over the border, potentially directing up to $53 million of city funds into ...
Siena Poll Shows Governor Hochul Faces Declining Approval, Cost of Living Tops New Yorkers’ Concerns
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's popularity and job performance ratings among state residents have declined according to a recent Siena College survey. The poll, which took place from February 12 ...
NYC Launches Historic $2 Billion Medical Debt Relief Initiative for Half a Million Residents
New York City, in collaboration with the New York-based nonprofit RIP Medical Debt, has launched a substantial initiative to wipe out $2 billion of medical debt for approximately 500,000 residents. ...
MTA Launches Safety Barriers at 191st Street Subway Station
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has initiated a significant safety pilot program by installing platform barriers at the 1 subway station at 191st Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan. This move ...
