Racism

Racism

Queens Senator Calls for Blood Lab Probe After Discrimination Claims Revealed

July 12, 2021, 7:46 p.m.July 12, 2021, 7:46 p.m.

Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky sent letters Monday to Attorney General Letitia James and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli requesting a thorough review of BioReference Laboratories’ contracts and employment practices following THE CITY’s report.

Essential Workers

Blood Pressure: Workers Say NYC Lab Firm Discriminated Against Chinese Employees

July 11, 2021, 8:38 p.m.June 10, 2024, 1:20 p.m.

Six Chinese phlebotomists employed by BioReference Laboratories are alleging years of unequal pay and work conditions. They’ve filed complaints with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission while preparing a lawsuit.

Small Business

How New York’s New Marijuana Law Plants Seeds of Fairness

March 31, 2021, 10:13 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

The historic legalization measure includes a social justice plan to give a piece of the action to groups targeted by drug wars. Here’s everything you need to know — including when you’ll be able to legally buy weed.

Marijuana

Will Cuomo Woes Stall Legal Marijuana Push? Black and Latino New Yorkers Hit With Brunt of Pot Arrests

March 9, 2021, 10:16 p.m.March 9, 2021, 10:19 p.m.

A new analysis found that people of color were subjected to 94% of pot-related arrests and summonses across the city last year. ers are reviving legalization efforts, but the governor’s travails leave hopes up in the air.

Real Estate

Racial Profiling Allegations Emerge at Luxury Brooklyn Rental Building After Guest Screening Conflicts and Dog Park Bans

Jan. 3, 2021, 9:00 p.m.Jan. 4, 2021, 7:22 a.m.

Some Black tenants contend staffers at the Willoughby Street high-rise treat them and their guests with less respect than white neighbors.

Mental Health

Black Mental Health Specialists Weathering Waves of Trauma in Community

July 16, 2020, 8:10 p.m.July 17, 2020, 12:21 p.m.

Black psychologists and psychiatrists are reporting an unprecedented rise in referrals, inquiries, and calls from people of color.

NYPD

Number of Black Patrol Cops Falls as NYPD Upper Ranks Remain Majority White

June 24, 2020, 5:10 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:38 a.m.

With policing under renewed scrutiny following the death of George Floyd at the hand of Minneapolis cops, NYPD disparities persist, an analysis by THE CITY found.

Education

Success Academy Official Quits Over ‘Racist and Abusive’ Practices at NYC Charter School Network

June 23, 2020, 7:15 p.m.June 23, 2020, 7:14 p.m.

The ex-spokesperson said Eva Moskowitz’ schools are “detrimental to the emotional wellbeing of children.” The move comes amid an uproar over Success’ culture.

Schools

Racist Facebook Post Allegedly Tied to Staten Island Assistant Principal

June 21, 2020, 7:05 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:38 a.m.

The screed citing racist tropes and the “privilege” of people who receive public assistance triggered calls for the ouster of the New Dorp High School official.

Racism

A Cloudy Picture of How Rope Turned to Noose in Harlem Park

June 17, 2020, 6:18 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:38 a.m.

Officials point to an October photo showing a loose loop dangling from a tree. But who fashioned the noose remains unknown amid George Floyd protests.

Racism

Queens Senator Calls for Blood Lab Probe After Discrimination Claims Revealed

Blood Pressure: Workers Say NYC Lab Firm Discriminated Against Chinese Employees

How New York’s New Marijuana Law Plants Seeds of Fairness

Will Cuomo Woes Stall Legal Marijuana Push? Black and Latino New Yorkers Hit With Brunt of Pot Arrests

Racial Profiling Allegations Emerge at Luxury Brooklyn Rental Building After Guest Screening Conflicts and Dog Park Bans

Black Mental Health Specialists Weathering Waves of Trauma in Community

Number of Black Patrol Cops Falls as NYPD Upper Ranks Remain Majority White

Success Academy Official Quits Over ‘Racist and Abusive’ Practices at NYC Charter School Network

Racist Facebook Post Allegedly Tied to Staten Island Assistant Principal

A Cloudy Picture of How Rope Turned to Noose in Harlem Park

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