The coronavirus pandemic and its mass unemployment has hammered state and local tax revenue and is likely to lead to layoffs and spending cuts to New York City's budget. Combined with protesters' calls to "defund the police," the NYPD could see significant decreases in its budget in the coming year. … [Read more...] about New York City crime stats show spike in burglaries and murders so far this year
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New York City Beaches Open For Swimming In Time For July 4th Holiday Weekend
Bronx: Crotona, Mullaly, Haffen Brooklyn: Sunset, Betsy Head, K-Pool Manhattan: Hamilton Fish, Jackie Robinson, Wagner, Marcus Garvey Queens: Astoria, Liberty, Fisher Staten Island: Lyons, Tottenville Pools were delayed because of public health concerns and spending cuts, but the new budget includes more than $5 million to fund lifeguards and other pool staff. … [Read more...] about New York City Beaches Open For Swimming In Time For July 4th Holiday Weekend
De Blasio Says New York City Schools Preparing For ‘Maximum Number’ Of Students To Return In September, ‘Full Steam Ahead’
All students and staff will be required to wear face masks, and masks will be provided free to anyone who does not have one. Strict social distancing rules will be in place. There will be hand washing stations throughout the buildings. Schools will be deep cleaned daily. Mara Seltzer, a mother of two, said she’s doubtful kids will follow the guidelines. … [Read more...] about De Blasio Says New York City Schools Preparing For ‘Maximum Number’ Of Students To Return In September, ‘Full Steam Ahead’
New York City To Increase Support For Cure Violence Movement As Part Of ‘New Approach To Peace,’ Mayor Says
“This is the way forward, this is the future. It’s not something that came together in this last week or two. This is work that’s been done for years and decades to build authentic grassroots leadership, to make a change,” he said. “All of us in government better be listening, and we should be deferring and supporting grassroots leadership in this moment.” … [Read more...] about New York City To Increase Support For Cure Violence Movement As Part Of ‘New Approach To Peace,’ Mayor Says
New York City Lawmakers Approve $1 Billion Cut From NYPD Budget; Protesters Say It Still Falls Short
“I wanted us to go deeper. I wanted us to take larger head count reductions. I wanted a true hiring freeze. I wanted us to cancel addition classes. But this is a budget process that involves the mayor, who would not budge on these items,” he continued. … [Read more...] about New York City Lawmakers Approve $1 Billion Cut From NYPD Budget; Protesters Say It Still Falls Short
