Council hopeful calls NYPD a ‘white supremacist institution’, wants budget eliminated
By Julia Marsh A political newcomer who’s likely to take over the Harlem City Council seat long held by Bill Perkins believes the NYPD is a “white supremacist institution” and […]
Bursts of color, sprinklers and more: New sensory playground opens in Huguenot
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Various officials attended the ribbon-cutting of the brand new E.M.T. Christopher J. Prescott Sensory Playground — designed to provide fun for all children, including those with […]
Another sign Andrew Cuomo cares more about winning headlines than results
By Post Editorial Board Gov. Andrew Cuomo loves nothing more than to win positive headlines by announcing action in the public interest. Too bad he so often fails to follow […]
NYTimes sparks July 4 outrage by claiming American flag ‘alienating to some’
By Bruce Golding The New York Times sparked fireworks with an Independence Day report on the political implications of displaying the American flag — just weeks after being forced to […]
‘Wholly unacceptable’: Bi-partisan letter calls for more NYPD officers to be assigned to S.I.
By Joseph Ostapiuk | [email protected] STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island elected officials are calling on the city to vow 85 NYPD officers be assigned to the borough from the […]
Budget deal adds $115M in spending by agency formerly known as ‘ThriveNYC’
By Julia Marsh and Bruce Golding The city budget deal struck Wednesday includes $115 million in added spending by the new city agency that grew out of first lady Chirlane […]
Op-Ed: Squandering Washington’s help
As the governor’s coronavirus restrictions are lifted, New Yorkers are right to celebrate the resurgence of their social lives and the reclamation of our city as the cultural hub of […]
Lawmakers say lower speed limit on Hylan Boulevard does not prioritize pedestrian safety
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — “Blanket policy,” “one-size-fits-all,” and “square peg to a round hole” are some of the ways some Staten Island lawmakers have described the Mayor’s decision to lower […]
Nearly 20 years and more than $20 million later, Fairview Park finally opens on South Shore
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. –– For nearly 20 years Fairview Park was a mere idea, something promised and never delivered –– until now. City parks and elected officials gathered with community […]
