Authors And Illustrators Of Color Accounted For 22 Percent Of Children's Books
In 2016, people of color wrote or illustrated fewer than a quarter of new children's books. Here's why that matters.
New York
Defense Department Renting At Trump Tower Is Another Step Into Ethical Murk
The Department of Defense needs space for its people and equipment whenever Trump goes home to his Manhattan penthouse. The move has precedent, but likely will be far costlier than previous rentals.
After Teenage Mistakes, Pardons Give Second Chances To Ex-Offenders
More than a hundred New Yorkers who were convicted of crimes as teenagers are starting the new year with clean slates. They were granted pardons in the first program of its kind in the country.
Is Free College Really Free?
Free tuition has been a buzz phrase lately, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's statewide proposal puts it front and center this week. Here's our look at the fine print.
More Than 100 People Injured In New York Train Crash
A crowded commuter train smashed into a bumper block and partly derailed as it pulled into Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal on Wednesday morning. The injuries reported so far have been largely minor.
New York Governor Proposes Free College For Lower-Income Students
Democrat Andrew Cuomo says his plan would allow students from families earning less than $125,000 a year to attend state-run schools without paying tuition.
The Rockettes To Perform At Donald Trump's Inauguration, Whether They Like It Or Not
Donald Trump's transition team has confirmed that The Rockettes will perform at the inauguration celebration — though one dancer said on social media that she was "embarrassed and disappointed."
In New York, Activists Prepare Bystanders To Take Action Against Harassment
Not sure how to respond if you see a bias-based attack or hate crime in public? Some activists are training people on how best to intervene and not just walk away.
City Officials Go To Court To Protect New Yorkers With Municipal IDs
New York City wants to erase the personal information of people who've received municipal IDs — including, potentially, thousands of undocumented immigrants. State lawmakers are trying to stop them.
U.S. Imposes Nationwide Ban On Smoking In All Public Housing
The Obama administration has issued a sweeping final rule banning smoking in all public housing units nationwide, extending a smoke-free environment to nearly a million units.