New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams arrested outside Trump Tower
New York City
The arrest record of New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams
The lieutenant governor candidate has describes his tactics as civil disobedience.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
The skyline of Long Island City and Gantry Park from across the East River.
Policy
The projects transforming Queens
The borough is a hotbed of redevelopment and rebuilding.
By KAY DERVISHI, MAX PARROTT
Policy
policy
New York City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez [center] and Rep. Nydia Velazquez [left] take part in the Families Belong Together March in New York City.
This Week’s Headlines
NYCHA’s miscalculation, Nixon’s attack and ire over immigration
The biggest political fireworks from the past week.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
A veteran in a wheelchair during the 2012 Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade.
Diversity
LGBT veterans struggle under dishonorable discharge status
Process to update status takes 10 to 18 months.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
Judge's gavel
Policy
Despite expansion, inconsistent access to veteran treatment courts
Legislation would allow referral of cases to problem-solving courts across jurisdictions.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
Veterans from the American Legion march in the 2016 Americas Parade up 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
Policy
American Legion and VFW posts burdened by fines
Lawmakers propose warning period for building violations at veteran facilities.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces a commitment from the New York City Housing Authority to renovate nearly 2,400 apartments on June 25.
New York City
NYCHA’s latest scandal: widespread juvenile lead poisoning
The embattled agency admits to having far more children with elevated blood levels
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
United States Representative Sean Patrick Maloney on Stage During Final Day of the Democratic National Convention
Campaigns & Elections
Sean Patrick Maloney spins tampons into political gold
The congressman’s office was denied use of public funds for female hygiene products. He knew what to do next.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
The Long Island Sound
Policy
The Long Island outlook
The biggest projects and policy matters in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
By KAY DERVISHI, MAX PARROTT
Policy
policy
US National Capitol in Washington, DC.
Campaigns & Elections
New York’s 2018 congressional primary election results
Tracking the winners and losers in each district.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS, KAY DERVISHI, MAX PARROTT
News & Politics
article
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