New York’s court system doesn’t currently have a method for expunging criminal records
By Josefa Velasquez (THE CITY)
New York state lawmakers last week voted to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana and expunge thousands of …
Sandra Grannum Appointed Head of Newly-Created Office
New York — Attorney General Letitia James today announced the creation of the first ever Diversity and Inclusion Office in …
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer presented four special awards to trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community
By New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer
This June is a poignant moment in the history of New York City. Fifty years ago …
Seven years ago Ken Burns released documentary about the Central Park Five. Then as now, Columbia students petitioned the school to get rid of Lederer. But seven years ago, Columbia responded by whitewashing Lederer’s bio and ignoring student concerns. -- Abovethelaw.com
By Elie Mystal (Abovethelaw.com, Jun 12, 2019 at 7:43 PM )
Elizabeth Lederer, the lead prosecutor in the Central Park Five case, …
In December 2014, a Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict Pantaleo, sparking protests throughout New York City and around the country.
By Clifford Michel (The City)
On Wednesday morning, Gwen Carr will get up and drive from Stapleton in Staten Island to One …
Texas and federal hate crime legislation are named in memory of Byrd. The family also created the Byrd Foundation for Racial Healing, which still raises money for diversity training and scholarships today.
By Kristin Lam (USA Today)
A killer in one of the most gruesome hate crimes in modern U.S. history was executed Wednesday …
Green New Deal will require major changes to the efficient use of energy for New York City.
By DC 37
Earth Day is an annual event that is held throughout the world to support environmental protection. To show solidarity for this …
Before 1199: Hospitals were exempt from labor laws because they were considered charitable organizations. And the great majority of unions were reluctant to organize poverty-wage workers, most of whom were women of color.
By 1199 Magazine | March / April 2019
This year marks the 60th anniversary of 1199’s emergence as New York’s major healthcare union. The …
"As we continue to reap the benefits of historic decreases in crime here in Brooklyn and across the country, now is the time to focus on reforming injustices in the system," said Eric Gonzalez
By Brooklyn District Attorney’s Press Office
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced a groundbreaking initiative to transform Brooklyn’s justice system into a progressive …
Opposing Israel Is NOT Anti-Jewish
By Revcom.us
The “Combatting BDS Act” is part of the very first bill moving through the United States Senate in 2019. It should be …