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Young Socialist Stuns Democratic Power Broker in Primary Upset

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surprise victory over Joe Crowley, a 10-term incumbent who leads the Queens Democratic party and was considered a possible candidate for House Speaker, was the biggest news on…

Health Uncategorized

The Alliance for Positive Change Launches Campaign to Encourage New Yorkers to Know Their HIV Status

Every New Yorker can do something to protect themselves and others: take an HIV test.

In Depth Investigations Justice

Amid Scrutiny of Jails and Jailers, NYC’s Private Prison Escapes Attention

It looks like the warehouse it once was. But the Queens Detention Facility, operated by the second largest private prison company in the world, currently houses approximately 210 detainees.

Housing and Homelessness

Planning Commission Approves Inwood Rezoning

There was a lone vote against the plan to upzone several blocks, preserve the current mix on others, replace the library and try to connect the neighborhood to its waterfront.…

Education

Suit Says NYC Schools Shortchange Some Black, Latino Athletes

The case cites over a hundred public schools without any sports teams, of which Black and Latino students are twice as likely to attend.

Government

Overshadowed By Donovan-Grimm Battle, Six Democrats Vie for Chance to Turn NYC’s Lone Red Seat Blue

Union ties, military experience and a personal connection the immigration debate characterize many of the Democratic hopefuls.

Economy Housing and Homelessness In Depth

Boost to Local BID Has Some Inwood Rezoning Skeptics Worried

A city grant to the Washington Heights Business Improvement District and a group of Inwood arts organizations is part of the city’s Inwood Action Plan aimed at shoring up local…

Land Use and Development Opinion

CityViews: ‘Open Shop’ Approach to Development Threatens Safety

‘Low-road companies misclassify workers to avoid paying workers’ compensation, claiming that they are ‘independent’ or ‘self-employed’ instead of employees of the company.’

Government

Check Out the City Limits/Gotham Gazette/WNYC Voter Guide!

It’s federal primary day on June 26. Know the basics.

Investigations Justice

‘Stop and Frisk’ is Over, But Low-Level NYPD Encounters Now Raise Concerns

‘Low level’ police interactions in historically overpoliced neighborhoods can escape scrutiny altogether, since they don’t have to be reported.

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