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‘Tallman’ De Blasio Used Private Email for First 16 Months in Office

Aug. 16, 2019, 4:10 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

The mayor often relied on his personal for public business, records show. Meanwhile, his promised email retention policy hasn’t surfaced.

Gun Violence

Brownsville Demands Action in Wake of Mass Shooting

Aug. 12, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Some say Mayor de Blasio’s $9 million criminal justice budget boost isn’t enough as local activists set own priorities for healing the community.

People

Melissa Mark-Viverito Runs for Congress, Touting Progressive Cred

Aug. 6, 2019, 9:53 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

The ex-Council speaker tells THE CITY she’s ready to a crowded field vying to replace retiring Bronx Rep. José Serrano at a “critical moment.”

People

Radio Diaz: Bronx Pol Hired Alleged Pirate Broadcaster

Aug. 6, 2019, 4:00 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:26 a.m.

Council member and congress hopeful Ruben Diaz Sr. gave campaign cash to a disc jockey flagged by the FCC, election filings show.

Queens

Queens Residents Demand Payback for City Sewage Mess

Aug. 5, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Astoria homeowners shelled out cash to fix problems caused by a city contractor’s work on their sewer lines. Now they’re fighting for compensation.

Infrastructure

City Nearly Two Years Late on Making 60 Evacuation Shelters Accessible

July 30, 2019, 4:15 a.m.Oct. 28, 2022, 2:39 p.m.

The de Blasio istration promised to be ready by September 2017 to accommodate people with disabilities during disasters. New deadline: January.

Government

After Four Years and One False Start, Discrimination Watchdog Gets New Boss

July 12, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

The Equal Employment Practices Commission, which audits city agencies’ employment and sexual harassment practices, had been leaderless since 2015

Brooklyn

Community Board Sprays Weed-Killer Its Council Pal Wants to Ban

July 1, 2019, 4:05 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

With $20K secured by Councilmember Fernando Cabrera, Brooklyn CB18 cleared its property using glyphosate — a chemical he hopes to outlaw citywide.

Layleen Polanco

Pols Call to End ‘Torture’ of Solitary Confinement in City Jails

June 20, 2019, 9:01 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

The death of Layleen Polanco at Rikers Island prompts a strong statement from City Council progressives who demand action amid a growing movement.

Queens

No Cars Allowed: Community Boards Get New Funding Boost, With Warning

June 19, 2019, 4:05 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

New city budget includes another $42,500 for all 59 community boards — this time with vehicle purchases banned after Brooklyn SUV fiasco.

City Government

‘Tallman’ De Blasio Used Private Email for First 16 Months in Office

Brownsville Demands Action in Wake of Mass Shooting

Melissa Mark-Viverito Runs for Congress, Touting Progressive Cred

Radio Diaz: Bronx Pol Hired Alleged Pirate Broadcaster

Queens Residents Demand Payback for City Sewage Mess

City Nearly Two Years Late on Making 60 Evacuation Shelters Accessible

After Four Years and One False Start, Discrimination Watchdog Gets New Boss

Community Board Sprays Weed-Killer Its Council Pal Wants to Ban

Pols Call to End ‘Torture’ of Solitary Confinement in City Jails

No Cars Allowed: Community Boards Get New Funding Boost, With Warning

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