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LETTER FROM NEW YORK : Is it premature hope to think that the vigor with which Federal prosecutors reached a plea deal with Michael Cohen will translate into greater accountability of politicians in New York City Hall ? New York City Hall : 9 May 2007 (CC BY SA 3.0 by Momos)

August 23, 2018

As Federal prosecutors bring politically-sensitive cases in an election year, do New York City Hall and City Council find themselves in uncharted waters ?

As the U.S. Attorney’s Office brings political prosecutions in an election year, can voters expect justice when significant Government officials lie to the public ?

Members of ACT Up have reportedly engaged in discussions with Nike, Inc., over the alleged misappropriation of a form of the advocacy group's most symbolic protest poster. Photo Illustration/Progress New York

August 18, 2018

Nike consulted ACT UP on donations after the sports wear giant allegedly misappropriated pink triangle synonymous with SILENCE = DEATH poster

Nike has yet to explain its use of an inverted pink triangle on sports wear that appeared to misappropriate or infringe on ACT UP’s pink triangle logo.

Nike, Inc. is reportedly making a $50,000 donation to ACT UP NY, which will then pass the donation to two nonprofit groups that provide political cover to elected officials. Photo Illustration/Progress New York

August 18, 2018

ACT UP directs Nike donations to nonprofit groups, which provide political coverage to elected officials

When advocacy groups like ACT UP nominate or pass-through donations to establishment nonprofits, they enmesh political agendas that undermine their own autonomy.

The agency providing public housing in New York City is the New York City Housing Authority. It was founded in 1934 after delegates representing 750,000 called for housing to be treated like a public enterprise, not unlike public transportation and public education. Progress New York

August 14, 2018

NYCHA Still Screws Tenants Every Day

A long-time NYCHA tenant, “Vivian,” endures more harassment in Queens Housing Court.

In march 2016, an apartment within Metro North Plaza tested positive for lead in drinking water with a measurement of 1,249 parts per billion. NYCHA/Progress Queens

August 9, 2018

Unfunded capital improvements at NYCHA balloon to $31,8 billion

The unmet capital improvement budget shortfall at NYCHA makes dramatic rise to $31,8 billion in wake of Federal investigation into lead poisoning.

Rahm Emanuel notoriously used insider access as a way to enforce a centrist control over the idealistic political supporters of then-President Barack Obama (D). 2015-03-23 Rahm Emanuel, Gesticulating CC BY 2.0 Daniel X. O'Neil

July 23, 2018

Ocasio-Cortez team arranging private meetings with activists : sources

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign team are arranging private meetings with activists as she comes under fire for backtracking on issues, recalling the role of Rahm Emanuel in silencing critics for a former, once-progressive torch-bearer, Barack Obama.

Letter From New York Queens CC BY 3.0 AAK

July 21, 2018

Despite Trump’s deportation machine and crisis over family separations, for-profit ICE jail in Queens goes overlooked

One way that the Queens Detention Facility could be put on the social agenda would be to make its closure an issue in the much-speculated maneuvering to succeed Richard Brown as Queens District Attorney.

June 19, 2018

To detriment of voters, Inspector General report alludes to FBI preferring to allow corrupt politicians to be reëlected, which is good news for Joseph Crowley

The controversial Inspector General’s report about the FBI investigation into the Clinton e-mail server scandal reveals that Federal law enforcement rules and policy favour the reëlection of politicians suspected of corruption.

June 18, 2018

Joe Crowley’s complicity in Apartheid Israel’s crimes : the Queens party boss finally faces a challenge to his shameful record on Palestine

EDITORIAL : U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley has not been held to account for his support for Apartheid Israel’s war crimes and crimes against humanity against the people of Palestine, until now : challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is bringing up the subject.

June 11, 2018

Richard Brown, Joseph Crowley, Queens, and institutionalised racism

EDITORIAL : By protecting Queens District Attorney Richard Brown from having any primary challenges, Queens party boss Joseph Crowley enables law enforcement Agencies in Queens to deny any criminal justice system reform to the public, enabling a culture that propagates racism.