Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that his Conviction Review Unit will be asking the Court to vacate and dismiss 27 felony convictions and 63 misdemeanor convictions that were directly based on the work of former undercover New York City Police Department Detective Joseph Franco. The former detective has been indicted in Manhattan for […]readmore
By Thomas O’Neil-White www.news.wbfo.org Solitary confinement reform is personal for Jerome Wright, a statewide organizer for the HALT (Humane Alternatives to Long-Term) Solitary Confinement Act campaign who served 33 years in prison. The measure restricts the amount of days an inmate spends in solitary confinement, as well as prohibiting the practice to vulnerable populations and providing […]readmore
By David Mark GreavesA recent poll indicated that the majority of voter are still undecided in the NYC mayoral primary. This is understandable as all of the candidates tell you what they think you want to hear, and they all sound the same. To a person, they want affordable housing, health care for all, safe […]readmore
Of the many candidates running, We’ve selected the following eight as true contenders for the nomination. All of their websites give detailed information on the candidate’s vision and plan for their administration. The information below is a partial and small look at some of the plans they would institute were they to win. The good […]readmore
From the MTOPPThe Movement To Protect the People “MTOPP” and representatives of the Gowanus community conducted a Protest, Rally and Speak Out against Mayor de Blasio’s executive order which removed the power of the Brooklyn Supreme Court to settle disputes between the City and residents challenging the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure “ULURP”. The Mayor’s […]readmore
By Maitefa AngazaA virtual 40th Congressional District Candidates’ Forum was held Thursday, March 4th, introducing local residents to five people vying for their votes in the June 22nd primary — Kenya Handy-Hilliard, Rita Joseph:, Edwin Raymond, Blake Morris and Josue Pierre. (Candidate Vivian Morgan, was not in attendance.) The forum was convened by Alicia Boyd, […]readmore
By Sarah CobbleOn February 26, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Meisha Porter as the next Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education (“DOE”), the largest school system in the nation. Porter was appointed after Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced his resignation.In his tenure as Chancellor, Carranza advocated for public education and equity. […]readmore
New York State Regents Elect Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr. Chancellor Dr. Lester W. Young, Jr’s Monday election by the Board of Regents to the pivotal role of Chancellor of New York State gives New York students and teachers a leader who is compassionate, consistent and who inspires. Held in esteem by families, educators, education scholars […]readmore
