Despite the surge in racist behavior targeting Asian people, the City Council entirely defunded a $1 million initiative to prevent hate crimes.
New York City
Coronavirus pandemic drives a new wave of hate crimes
Anti-Asian attacks are up as New York City Council defunds hate crime prevention program.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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Donald Trump on July 22nd.
News & Politics
Trump’s census order could hurt NY even if ruled unconstitutional
A drawn-out legal battle could create confusion for officials and undocumented residents.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
The Occupy City Hall protestors camped out in front of City Hall for nearly a month demanding that the NYPD be defunded.
New York City
New York City’s rich history of occupations and protests
Many movements over the years echo the experiences of Occupy City Hall protesters.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
Dozens of informal volunteer groups have been set up to help neighbors in need since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
News & Politics
Mutual aid networks deliver groceries with a side of social change
Neighbors organized to help those impacted by COVID-19 and the recession.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
How should New York approach reopening schools?
Ask the Experts
How should New York reopen schools?
Experts say more federal funding will be needed to implement any plans to open schools safely.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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Absentee ballots at the Albany Board of Elections.
Campaigns & Elections
When to expect the Board of Elections to count absentee ballots
Assembly districts are among the first to get counted.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the Christian Cultural Center’s PPE and food distribution.
Nonprofits
Nonprofits mourn cuts to New York City discretionary funding
Advocates say the cuts will disproportionately affect small grassroots organizations.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
The spike in absentee voting due to COVID-19 has caused delays in New York Election results.
Campaigns & Elections
The long wait for New York City election results
The Board of Elections has set its timeline to finally start counting absentee ballots.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
AIDS rally NYC
Health Care
How the coronavirus harkens back to another modern epidemic
Survivors of the HIV/AIDS crisis see similarities in the fears and stigma of the current health crisis.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
The NYPD arresting protestors in Manhattan on June 5th.
News & Politics
The New York Post's most outrageous ‘copaganda’
The tab will tell you whatever its police sources say, other facts notwithstanding.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
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