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People walk on Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York.

New York City’s Salary Transparency Law Is Still a Work in Progress

About 60 percent of New York City job postings included salary ranges during the first week a new pay transparency law took effect, but compliance remains lower for entry-level positions.
By Courtney Vinopal

Lil Kim Honored by NYC Council for African-American Music Appreciation Month

The Queen of Rap took over City Hall on Monday night.
By Madina Toure

New York City Public Advocate Letitia James Backs Marijuana Legalization

One of New York City's top Democrats—and a rumored 2021 mayoral candidate—is putting pressure on Mayor Bill de Blasio to support marijuana legalization.
By Madina Toure

Misconduct Complaints Against New York City’s Cops Are Increasing—But Why Exactly?

By Madina Toure

Will the First-Ever ‘Bike Train’ Help Commuters Deal With the L Train Shutdown?

By Madina Toure

Will 800,000 New Yorkers Receive Half-Priced Metrocards?

By Madina Toure

Law Requiring Fire Sprinklers in NYC High-Rises May Return—Against Trump’s Wishes

By Madina Toure

Olivia Benson Lied to Us: NYC Lawmakers Seek to Reform the NYPD’s Sex Crimes Unit

By Madina Toure

Will Requiring NYPD to Report Marijuana Arrests Reduce Racial Disparities?

By Madina Toure

NYC’s Corruption Watchdog Could Be Saved From Politically-Motivated Firings

By Madina Toure

NYC Could Become First American City to Grant Employees the ‘Right to Disconnect’

By Madina Toure

Gov. Cuomo Set to Impose ‘State of Emergency’ on NYC’s Public Housing Developments

By Madina Toure
The city and the state are sparring over who should fund repairs to the struggling subway system.

Think the Subways Are Bad Now? MTA Warns That City Hall Could Make Trains Even Worse

By Madina Toure
New York City is taking a hard-line approach to reducing the rat population citywide.

Rats! An Inside Look at NYC’s Most Infested Areas—and Its Vigorous Extermination Plan

By Madina Toure
A #MeToo rally outside of Trump International Hotel in New York City.

Advocates: Sexual Harassment Training Requirement for NYC Businesses Could Go Further

By Madina Toure
New York may be inching closer to implementing a statewide plastic bag ban. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Here’s How a Proposed Plastic Bag Ban Would Affect New York City Residents

By Madina Toure
A man rolls a joint during a demonstration demanding the approval of the use of marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes in front of the Mexican Senate building in Mexico City on September 28, 2016. / AFP / PEDRO PARDO (Photo credit should read PEDRO PARDO/AFP/Getty Images)

Despite NYC’s Lenient Pot Policy, This Shocking Marijuana Arrest Statistic Persists

By Madina Toure
Rapper Ja Rule joined New York City elected officials and public housing residents to call for more investment in the New York City Housing Authority's heating systems.

Ja Rule Wants New York City to ‘Turn up the Heat’ in Public Housing

By Madina Toure
Rikers Island.

De Blasio: Here’s How New York City Can Close Rikers Island Faster

By Madina Toure
Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams speaks during a City Council hearing on the NYPD's policing of protests on Feb. 7, 2017 in New York City.

NYPD Denies Collaborating With ICE Amid Criticism From New York City Lawmakers

By Madina Toure
Councilman Andrew King.

New York City Democrat Accused of Paying ‘Unwelcome Attention’ to Staffer

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio lays out his 10-year approach to fixing New York City's ailing public housing authority at Johnson Houses Community Center in Harlem on May 19, 2015 in New York City.(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

De Blasio: Public Housing Residents Deserve Living Standard NYC Can Afford

By Madina Toure
Former State Sen. Hiram Monserrate enters Kew Gardens court with lawyer Joe Tacopina for a verdict in his assault case on Oct. 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ellis Kaplan-Pool/Getty Images)

Corrupt Lawmakers May Be Banned From Running for Office in NYC

By Madina Toure
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson speaks at the Association for a Better New York's power breakfast for the first time.

NYC Council Speaker Blasts Officials Over Subway Problems

By Madina Toure
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