‘We believe it is critical for the Civic Engagement Commission to explicitly address the political incorporation of formerly incarcerated people in New York City.’
It will take more than new language or better lessons. Who’s teaching, who’s learning and the very nature of how social studies are taught and tested are also in play.
They say the mayor’s cultural plan boosted their long-standing efforts to gain recognition and opportunities. They also say the city must make its commitments permanent and more deliberate.
Under the mayor’s CreateNYC effort, arts funding is up across the board — from increases for major institutions to extra cash for borough arts councils — but there have been…
Reforms to the bail system, evidence-sharing rules and speedy-trial requirements are at the top of the reform agenda—and will shape the city’s ‘close Rikers’ efforts as well.
The precarious electrical situation at the Jackson Houses, which are home to 2,357 people, has led to chronic power outages that trap people in elevators and send over-heated residents to…
Before the Democrats took the State Senate and the U.S. House, hear what Jumaane Williams, JC Polanco, Errol Louis, Kadia Goba and members of our live studio audience had to…
