Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index New York Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper New York | After 17 Cyclists Die, New York City Makes $58.4 Million Plan Advertisement Supported by Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plans will include more protected lanes and more police enforcement at high-crash intersections. ByWinnie Hu Jul 25, 2019 Things could not get much worse in early July after three cyclists were killed in just over a week on the streets of New York City. But they did. Two more cyclists were hit and killed on Tuesday — one in Brooklyn and another on Staten Island — and another struck on Wednesday morning in Queens was reportedly in critical condition. The growing toll of 17 biking fatalities this year — seven more than all of last year — has provoked an outcry from cyclists and transportation advocates and ratcheted up pressure on Mayor Bill de Blasio, a … [Read more...] about After 17 Cyclists Die, New York City Makes $58.4 Million Plan
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5 Takeaways From New York City’s $93 Billion Budget Deal
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index New York Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper New York | 5 Takeaways From New York City’s $93 Billion Budget Deal Advertisement Supported by What will taxpayers get for the growing budget? More social workers in schools, senior housing, and spending for libraries. ByWilliam Neuman June 15, 2019 [What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox .] Five years ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the parameters of his first New York City budget, weighing in at $75 billion. With each successive budget, Mr. de Blasio and City Council leaders have spent more taxpayer money, hiring more workers and increasing city services, and this year is no different: The budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year, which begins July 1, weighs in at $92.8 billion. The budget deal, announced on Friday by Mr. de Blasio and the City Council speaker, … [Read more...] about 5 Takeaways From New York City’s $93 Billion Budget Deal
Free Outdoor Movies in New York City This Summer
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index New York Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper New York | Free Outdoor Movies in New York City This Summer Advertisement Supported by Survey the myriad available options and find a movie night that appeals to you. ByLauren Reddy June 7, 2019 While some swampy summer days can send New Yorkers running to the nearest air-conditioned movie theater, the evenings often make reveling in the park a splendid alternative. Embracing the delight of watching recent and classic films in the great outdoors, New York offers an abundance of free, outdoor movie screenings. We’re here to help you cull the long list of options and find the right movie night for your preferences and location. A few tips to keep in mind: Some movies may be canceled because of inclement weather; others will go on in light rain. Event organizers recommend checking their websites … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movies in New York City This Summer
Barry Hers looks at extension of HASA services in New York City
Property mogul and New York City native Barry Hers takes a closer look at the recent changes to HASA program eligibility in the city. NEW YORK , NEW YORK, USA, April 11, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- First established in the 1980s and supported by landlords and property investors such as Barry Hers, HASA, as the organization is known today, exists to assist individuals living in New York City with HIV and AIDS. Renamed the Division of AIDS Services and Income Support in 1995, the program became the HIV/AIDS Services Administration—or HASA—in 2000, and, more recently still, was extended to serve thousands of further individuals living in New York City who are HIV positive but asymptomatic. "Thousands more people are today eligible for assistance with housing, transportation, and food under HASA's expansion," adds Barry Hers —one of the first landlords in New York City, he says, to embrace the organization's early housing assistance efforts—of the ever-evolving … [Read more...] about Barry Hers looks at extension of HASA services in New York City
The 2018 New York City 40 Under 40
With every election season comes the possibility of change. Political parties must make their cases to voters, and elected officials, no matter how long they’ve served, must again win the support of their constituents. And while incumbency is often a powerful advantage in New York, 2018 is already shaping up to see more turnover than in a typical year. It’s in this time of transition, with a new crop of fresh-faced candidates shaking things up, that we turn our attention to the many young individuals who are making their mark in New York City politics – and not just those seeking and winning elected office. Jamie Ansorge Counsel, Cozen O'Connor; Government Relations Adviser, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Political activism, Jamie Ansorge says, is “in my blood.” In high school, he campaigned for candidates on street corners outside Stuyvesant Town. In college, he marched against the war in Iraq. During law school, he spent time at the Occupy Wall … [Read more...] about The 2018 New York City 40 Under 40