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NYPD holds 40th anniversary memorial for fallen officer Ralph Stanchi
After 40 years, the New York Police Department held a memorial service on June 17th, 2013 for police officer, Ralph Stanchi.
Daniel Squadron says he’s the right man for public advocate gig
A classic New York story. Extended relatives arrive on Ellis Island to begin a new life in a new country. They work and establish themselves so their children can reap the benefits. With the lessons passed down to future generations, the value of hard work and perseverance remains imperative from day one.
Union concerned of safety at state parks
The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) of New York, the union that represents park police officers, says that issues of public safety are coming up in relation to the city's state parks. The union is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to scrap a plan to supplement its police force by hiring what they call inexperienced, unprepared college students to perform law enforcement duties.
Activists rejoice as city shortens PCB timeline
Now, New York City’s children can get out of harm’s way in a quicker manner.
De Blasio talks higher wages for fast-food workers
Calling New York City a “millionaire’s club,” New York City Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio unveiled his plan to reduce economic inequality in the five boroughs in an hour-long speech at the New School in Greenwich Village.
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