Adams allows ICE back on Rikers
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The Adams administration said late Tuesday that they will soon allow federal immigration agents onto Rikers Island, a move critics say could violate New York City’s sanctuary city laws.
Read MoreCity expands commission to close Rikers: Lippman Commission grows as mayor’s position on jail’s closure shifts
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Over three dozen people have officially been appointed to serve on the second iteration of the Independent Rikers Commission, the group that has again been tasked with mapping a plan to shutter Rikers Island’s jail complex.
Read MoreConditional release commission has no commissioners
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It’s been two years since the city’s Local Conditional Release Commission was created – why is it still without a single commissioner?
Read MoreCity, state to transfer women and trans people off Rikers
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Around 230 incarcerated women and trans people will soon be transferred off of Rikers Island and sent to correctional facilities upstate, the governor announced.
Read MoreVaccine mandates begin, legal challenges to follow
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“It's a very tough pro-vaccination order.”
Read MoreHere’s how the Mayor’s proposed budget cuts will affect Queens
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“There will certainly be more tough choices ahead.”
Read MoreDe Blasio asks Cuomo to clear up Queens borough president confusion
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The confusion began after the special election’s original date was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJail oversight commissioner urges large-scale Rikers release — already a city goal
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“COVID-19 is spreading rapidly at Rikers Island and other local jails, endangering our clients, correction staff and all of New York City.”
Read MoreCampaign Finance Board advises city to nix Queens borough president primary
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“There is a very high potential for voter confusion if two elections are held for the same office on one day.”
Read MoreQueens borough president election is still on, despite covid fears
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The Queens borough president special election is still on, for now.
Read MoreCity reconsiders Queens Boulevard bike lane plan — again
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Community boards have opposed service road bike lanes because they say they would remove roughly 200 parking spots.
Read MoreDe Blasio denounces ‘propaganda’ while calling for bail law change
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De Blasio has criticized the bail law for not giving judges discretion to send people to jail.
Read MoreMayor, DOT pledge audio signal at busy Queens Boulevard intersection
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“Crossing Queens Boulevard when you don’t see, or don’t see well, or don’t walk fast is pretty much terrifying.”
Read MoreCity kicks off campaign to get out the youth vote
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A Queens training will be held at the Long Island City branch of the Queens Public Library beginning at 4 p.m. today.
Read MoreNew affordable housing complex opens as city invests in shorefront community
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A total of 50 units will be set aside for households earning less than $50,000 per year.
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