I support law enforcement — good law enforcement. And there are lots of great officers serving New York with integrity. But the truth is, the system of public safety as it stands is completely broken. If Buffalo police can apprehend 18-year-old white supremacist Payton Gendron with barely a scratch after committing a mass shooting, while … Read more
Late last month, Mayor Adams unveiled his $99.7 billion executive budget for fiscal year 2023. When studying the mayor’s proposal, Vera Institute of Justice calculates that in FY 2023 the Department of Correction (DOC) will see a budget decrease of just 1.8% from the current year’s modified budget. Meanwhile, departments that provide critical services to … Read more
STATEN ISLAND, NY — A prestigious tasting event on June 13 hosted by Citymeals on Wheels features 40 top chefs from New York City. The not-for-profit selected two from Staten Island to be on the roster — Joseph Settepani from Bruno’s NYC Bakery in Dongan Hills and Peter Botros, representing the Stone House at Clove … Read more
Water shutoffs in Tijuana are so common for the city’s residents, that preparation and water conservation has become second nature. But lately, residents are saying that these shut offs are more frequent and last longer. With the Tijuana River plagued with pollution and residents’ personal conservation efforts doing little to alleviate the problem, residents are … Read more
The 23-year-old man accused of attacking comedian Dave Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl says he was triggered by the comedian’s jokes about transgender and homeless people. “I identify as bisexual — and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,” Isaiah Lee told the New York Post on Saturday in an … Read more
Maria Herrera had about a quarter left in her last five-gallon water jug. On that April afternoon, though, spotty water service returned to the 67-year-old woman’s apartment, before the jug emptied. If it hadn’t, that was all she had left to bathe, do housework or drink. Herrera lives in Villas de Santa Fe, a neighborhood … Read more
‘God’s Own Country’ is one of many queer films featured on Outfest’s new streaming platform, Outfest Now. (Photo courtesy Orion Pictures) When John Ramirez and Stuart Timmons started an on-campus gay film festival at UCLA in 1979, they would not have been able to imagine that, 41 years later, it would be showcasing the work … Read more
A geometric 17-story building rising along the River Walk stands out from its neighbors for a few reasons. It will inject 63 luxury apartments catering to people seeking an urban lifestyle into an area long dominated by hotels and office buildings. It will also be modern, with asymmetrical floors positioned in three tiers, minimalist unit … Read more
When it comes to many of Jersey City’s cutting-edge programs, whether it be bike lanes, outdoor dining or the city’s VIA vehicle service, Barkha R. Patel is involved in one way or another. The 29-year-old city employee has found herself getting closer to the center of the city’s decision-making since starting as a senior planner … Read more
Attorney Laura Drino, of Woman Against Gun Violence, tells the story of one of the victims in the Buffalo mass shooting during an anti-hate vigil at the First AME Church in Los Angeles on Monday, May 23, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz , Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Pastor Edgar Boyd gives a sermon during an … Read more
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