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NY Prison Arts and Reentry Programs Persist Throughout Pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic may have limited the intimacy of prison and reentry arts programs, many found ways to continue to teach, appreciate and showcase the work of incarcerated artists even during the crisis, by transitioning to virtual and solo lessons.

ByGriffin KellyAugust 2, 20212Comments

Government Justice

Advocates Continue to Press for In-Person Voting at NYC Jails

Between June 2020 and the end of June 2021, DOC officials submitted nearly 1,800 voter registrations, ballot requests, and ballots to the city Board of Elections on behalf of those detained in the jails. This includes more than 900 completed voter registration forms.

ByEse OlumhenseJuly 26, 20210Comments

Comunidades de habla hispana

La visión de los candidatos a la alcaldía de Nueva York sobre el cambio climático

A medida que la carrera de las primarias llega a su fin, abundan los apoyos de los grupos ecologistas. ¿Quién ha salido ganando?

ByLiz DonovanJune 17, 20210Comments

Climate and Environment Government

Where NYC’s Mayoral Candidates Stand on Climate Change

As the primary race wraps up, endorsements from environmental groups abound. Who made the cut?

ByLiz DonovanJune 14, 20210Comments

Economy Government News

Four Takeaways From NYC’s Democratic Comptroller Debate

Although overall more tame than the most recent Democratic and Republican debates for mayor, Wednesday’s event was not without fireworks. Within the first few minutes, Caruso-Cabrera, who ran for Congress against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2020, attacked Council Speaker Corey Johnson for New York City’s swelling budget.

ByEse OlumhenseJune 10, 20211Comment

Government Justice News Transportation

Five Democrats Look to Flip Queens’ Last GOP Council Seat Blue

Council District 32 has had Republican representation since 2009. Five Democrats are running June 22 for a chance to turn the seat blue, while two Republican candidates hope to keep the district under GOP control.

ByDavid BrandJune 7, 20211Comment

Government News

Ten Tests of Scott Stringer’s Soul

The mayoral candidate has lived in the public eye since his first run for office in 1989. Amid all the press releases and policy reports, and plenty of posturing and politics, here are ten episodes where he really had a chance to stand up for what he believed.

ByJarrett MurphyMay 26, 20211Comment

Government

Ethics Charges Fly As Mayoral Race Intensifies

Andrew Yang and Eric Adams both asked the Campaign Finance Board to investigate the other, as Scott Stringer alluded to ethical questions that have dogged several candidates.

ByJarrett MurphyMay 19, 20210Comments

Comunidades de habla hispana Government

Cuatro candidatos compiten por el escaño del distrito 8 del Concejo de la ciudad, una candidata busca la reelección

Grandes diferencias en dinero recaudado para la campaña separan a los candidatos en el distrito 8 que incluye barrios de Manhattan y el sur del Bronx.

ByDaniel ParraApril 27, 20210Comments

Government

Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election

Big differences in money raised for the campaign separate the candidates in the 8th district, which includes neighborhoods in Manhattan and the South Bronx.

ByDaniel ParraApril 26, 20216Comments

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