NYPD Embraces New Beginnings and Opportunities this Fall
Good Monday afternoon in New York City, where the greenway through Morningside Heights is closed for a bit. Here's what else is happening:Timothy Pearson, a top aide to Mayor Eric Adams currently under federal...
Former Rikers Correction Officer Cleared of Charges in 2022 Detainee Death
A former Rikers Island correction officer will not be facing charges in connection with the death of an incarcerated individual in 2022. The New York City Department of Correction policy was violated by the...
Decrease in Bus Fare Evasion Following MTA Crackdown
MTA officials revealed on Monday that their recent crackdown on bus fare evasion is showing positive early results. Interim NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow shared that paid ridership increased by 4.6% on routes where...
Increasing Number of Mental Health Calls Directed to NYPD Alternative, Yet Police Remain Primary...
An increasing number of 911 calls involving individuals experiencing mental health crises are now being directed to B-HEARD, a program in NYC that dispatches teams of social workers and emergency medical technicians instead of...
New York City Health Commissioner to Resign in Early 2023
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan has announced his decision to resign in early 2023, Mayor Eric Adams’ administration confirmed on Monday. Vasan cited the need to spend more time with his family...
Men plead guilty in drug overdose death of NY transgender advocate: Legal implications and...
Two individuals, Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti, have admitted their guilt in distributing drugs that led to the death of a prominent advocate for transgender and sex worker rights in New York. The U.S....
Improving NYC Board of Elections Training to Address Dysfunction
New York City’s Board of Elections has been under scrutiny for its frequent mistakes rather than its accomplishments. To address this issue, the board recently certified 15 of its senior managers as professional elections...
Fostering Cats and Dogs for Adoption in NYC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Animal Care Centers of New York City (ACC) is a nonprofit organization that is currently in need of foster homes for the approximately 600 animals available for adoption, most of which are cats and...