Protestors called police officers “rapists,” “sexists” and other epithets during a rally in Washington Square Park on Thursday evening in support of a woman who said she… Read more “Protestors Rally in Support of Woman Allegedly Raped by Police Detectives”
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Rockefeller Tree Lighting Turns New Yorkers Into Grinches
Chris and Cuma Kyzer love the holiday season. So when they learned that this year’s Rockefeller Center tree lighting would fall on their 20th wedding anniversary, they… Read more “Rockefeller Tree Lighting Turns New Yorkers Into Grinches”
Animal Advocates Rally for City Council Vote to Protect Carriage Horses
Animal rights advocates rallied Thursday outside City Hall demanding that the City Council vote on a bill aimed at protecting the famed carriage horses of Central Park.… Read more “Animal Advocates Rally for City Council Vote to Protect Carriage Horses”
Remembering Lives Lost Because of Anti-Transgender Violence
About 100 people rallied in St. John’s Lutheran Church in the West Village Wednesday to mark the Trans Day of Remembrance, an annual event honoring people whose… Read more “Remembering Lives Lost Because of Anti-Transgender Violence”
NYC’s Worst Landlords Announced
If you’re a New York landlord who mistreats tenants, consider yourself on notice. Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James released the latest “Worst Landlords Watchlist” on Tuesday. The… Read more “NYC’s Worst Landlords Announced”
Judge Judy and Others Inducted Into the Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame
Necks craned and cameras clicked as the man next to the stage at the Brooklyn Historical Society Tuesday night took out a glass seltzer bottle. He held… Read more “Judge Judy and Others Inducted Into the Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame”
Dogs Displaced by Hurricane Maria Seeking New Homes in the City
Some were picked up roaming the streets. Others were handed over by family members no longer able to care for them. In all, eight puppies and two… Read more “Dogs Displaced by Hurricane Maria Seeking New Homes in the City”
A Campaign to Get New Yorkers Talking about Policing Issues
Alle Johnson, a 26-year-old model, and a friend were walking through Union Square Tuesday when they noticed a booth in the middle of the park. It was… Read more “A Campaign to Get New Yorkers Talking about Policing Issues”
Write-In Candidate Takes on Incumbent in Manhattan District Attorney Race, One ‘Like’ at a Time
On the morning of Election Day, Marc Fliedner took to the streets of Manhattan’s Lower East Side armed with a large bag of pencils. He had entered… Read more “Write-In Candidate Takes on Incumbent in Manhattan District Attorney Race, One ‘Like’ at a Time”
Experts Weigh In on the Future of Blockchain Technology
An innovative technology that enables anonymous exchanges of digital information could revolutionize the way consumers carry out a wide range of transactions. That was the consensus of… Read more “Experts Weigh In on the Future of Blockchain Technology”
