Mayor De Blasio
Teens Removed From Rikers Island As “Raise The Age” Law Takes Effect
As part of New York’s legislation, teens under 18-year-old have been removed from Rikers Island and transported to juvenile facilities as part of the state’s “Raise The…
Rikers Island Will Reportedly Close One Of Its Jails In 2018
In a plan to help end mass incarceration, and a vicious cycle of violence, Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to completely shut down all Rikers Island jails within the span of…
All New York City Public School Students Will Now Receive Free Lunch
New York City will now provide free lunch for all public school students, The New York Times reports. The school’s counselor, Carmen Fariña, made the announcement on…
Spike Lee (And Everyone Else) Can Finally Take A Stroll Down “Do The Right Thing Way” In Brooklyn
Spike Lee’s legendary 26-year-old film Do The Right Thing has reached new heights. And because of its iconic legacy, Mayor Bill De Blasio has decided to name Stuyvesant A…