Feb 9 Jumaane Williams Declares Candidacy for City Council Speaker Jumaane WIlliams discussed his hopes to replace Melissa Mark-Viverito as City Council speaker—his second bid for the position. By Madina Toure
Feb 1 NYC Council Speaker Opposes Renegotiating City Immigration Policy After Trump Order Melissa Mark-Viverito does not want to see more offenses added to the list of those that would compel the city's cooperation with federal immigration officials. By Madina Toure
Jan 31 Buildings Head Says City Won’t Back Apprenticeship Programs for Construction Workers The Department of Buildings commissioner said that Bill de Blasio will not support an apprenticeship requirement for construction workers. By Madina Toure
Jan 25 CAIR ‘Emergency Rally’ Against Trump’s Muslim Immigration Ban Rocks Washington Square Park By Madina Toure
Dec 22 NYC Council Speaker Wants Immigrant Safe Space Bill Passed in Albany Special Session By Madina Toure
Dec 20 New York Electors Donate Salaries to Pro-Immigrant Group in ‘Defiance’ of Trump By Madina Toure