Frank G. Runyeon

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James O’Neill announce a new policy to reduce unnecessary marijuana arrests.
Criminal Justice
Advocates: De Blasio marijuana plan won't end racial disparities
New York City will replace marijuana possession arrests with summonses, but blacks and Latinos will still bear the brunt.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
Policy
policy
NYC Health + Hospitals Metropolitan
Health Care
Missing water tank reports at many NYC hospitals
Rust, muck and pigeons cited at facilities that house the city’s most vulnerable.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
Policy
policy
Donald Trump, flanked by sons Eric (right) and Donald Jr. (left) during a campaign stop in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2016.
Criminal Justice
Experts: AG suit builds towards possible criminal case against Trump
And if federal officials don’t pursue charges, state and city prosecutors could.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
Policy
policy
New York City Councilman Richie Torres at a protest by public housing residents
Housing
Torres critical of federal NYCHA settlement
Some public housing tenants’ advocates applaud, but not the City Council Oversight and Investigations Committee chairman.
By JEFF COLTIN, FRANK G. RUNYEON
Policy
policy
New York City Councilman Ritchie Torres.
New York City
DOI to investigate 'city’s failure' on water tanks
Councilman Torres to trigger inquiry, while he and Levine craft legislative response.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
News & Politics
article
New York City Water Tank
New York City
Lawmakers criticize city for water tank neglect
Levine, Torres list fixes for “broken” drinking water oversight.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
News & Politics
article
The drinking water supply for offices of the New York City Department of Sanitation doesn’t even have a roof – just a tattered tarp.
Energy & Environment
Lax oversight, dubious testing in water tanks pose health risks
Cockroaches. Pigeons. Rats. They could be in your water – and NYC wouldn’t know.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
Policy
policy
State Sen. Todd Kaminsky
Energy & Environment
Could sports betting fund clean water investments?
Kaminsky: Critical infrastructure projects need a creative solution.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
Policy
policy
State Sen. Simcha Felder.
Campaigns & Elections
Simcha Felder's state Senate stronghold
The Brooklyn Democrat who caucuses with the Republicans has a district that has kept him safe.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
News & Politics
article
The South Grand Island Bridge over the Niagara RIver in Buffalo
Policy
Keeping a $27 billion infrastructure budget on track
A Q&A with Joseph Robach, chairman of state Senate Transportation Committee.
By FRANK G. RUNYEON
Policy
policy
Frank G. Runyeon
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