…released today by a coalition of labor leaders, advocates and elected officials in a news conference in front of City Hall. The report’s release, which was timed to take place…
…vehicles are readily available in US cities and the world. Every cab in London is accessible and there is extensive accessible service across Britain, Europe, Australia, even Costa Rica. New…
…be manufactured in Spain. This is an initial one billion dollar program, with three bidders, two of which are committed to “made in the USA” and one which is absolutely…
…terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, issued the following statement:”This is monumental news for so many Long Islanders who lost loved ones on September 11 and responded so selflessly after…
…was brought by recent immigrants and their families, who showed up to declare that despite the U.S. Senate’s heartbreaking 55-41 defeat of the DREAM Act before Christmas, they would fight…
April 29, 2011 By Joel Shufro Today, April 28th is Worker Memorial Day, a day on which we remember the millions of brothers and sisters, here and throughout the world,…
…corresponding borough president appoints the board members. Community boards allow the City Planning Commission an opportunity to hear from the public. Although community boards don’t get the final word on…
By Erica Varlese A New York Wal-Mart was on the agenda yesterday for Community Board 3’s meeting. Similarly, the Daily News covered a report that shows Wal-Mart pushes local stores…
…influence of money in politics, a radicalized Republican Party and the growth of corporate influence in American politics. As the nation drifts toward economic decline and financial insecurity, a growing…
By Erica Varlese Al Jazeera provides pictures of May Day marches around the world. A new report was published yesterday by the Regional Plan Association claiming that open shops have…
