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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams during Tuesday’s press conference. Photo captured via Zoom

People of color, immigrants hit harder than the affluent, officials say, but data is missing

April 7 | Mary Frost

The city’s public advocate and Brooklyn’s borough president charged on...

In his most progressive State of City speech to date, Mayor Bill de Blaso rolled out a number of benefits for low-income and immigrant residents, including health care for all and paid vacations. Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

De Blasio unveils benefits for NYC’s least wealthy in State of the City speech

January 10 | By Mary Frost

Mayor Bill de Blasio let his progressive flag fly on Thursday as...

Rival factions are putting in their bids now to get a chunk of an expected windfall in marijuana tax revenue, as New York state moves closer to legalizing cannabis for adult use. AP photo by Dan Balilty

Land grab: Everyone wants a piece of New York’s marijuana tax revenue

December 7 | By Mary Frost

Rival groups are putting in their bids now to get a chunk...

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