Eric Garner Death Investigation: New York Patrolman's Benevolent Association Says 'This Was Not a Chokehold'

The New York Patrolman's Benevolent Association and the Sergeant's Benevolent Association spoke out on Tuesday about "the vile and insulting pronouncements against police officers" in connection with the death of Eric Garner, calling for the attacks to stop.

Moreland Commission Corruption Crisis Could Go 'Beyond Watergate,' Say Green Party Candidates

New York Green Party candidates for governor and attorney general were on the steps of Tweed Courthouse on Monday and said the corruption at the heart of the Moreland Commission goes far beyond Watergate.

US Court Decides Argentina defaults, US Banks Consider Buying out Bondholders

Several banks are in discussions how to buy Argentina's bonds held by U.S. investors following the country's default last week after the federal court ruling by Judge Griesa.

Metropolitan Opera Contract Dispute: Met Extends Lockout Deadline for Third Time, Federal Mediator to Review

The Metropolitan Opera extended its lockout deadline, for a third time, to the end of the week while it continued contract negotiations with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Local 802 of the Associated Federation of Musicians.

New York Medical Examiner Declares Eric Garner Death a Homicide

The New York Medical Examiner's autopsy report on Eric Garner released Friday said the manner of death was homicide.

'I Heart NY' Designer Milton Glaser Launches an Environmental Campaign That Starts with a Button

At the School of Visual Arts in New York on Friday, the legendary graphic designer Milton Glaser, whose ubiquitous "I (heart) NY" can be found in all corners of the world, launched a new environmental campaign, "It's not warming, it's dying," to try and bring cohesion and urgency to the movement.

House Passes Border Package: Congress Goes Into August Recess

The House of Representatives passed a border appropriations bill on Friday and used it to overturn provisions in DACA and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

Met Opera Postpones Lockout for 72 hours as Unions Continue to Negotiate but Settles With Three Unions

Met Opera management postponed its threatened lockout for 72 hours, settled with three unions, and largest union negotiating a new contract holds a rally with New York elected officials

Latest Jobs Report Declares Sustained Progress for Some, But 15.1 Million Latinos Remain Out of Work

The U.S. Department of Labor released its latest jobs report, which said businesses hired 209,000 people in July, marking six months with job hirings over 200,000. A total of 9.9 million people have been hired since February 2010.

Bolivian President Rescinds Open Visa for Israelis Over Gaza Crisis

Latin American leaders continue to take measures to protest Israel's offensive in Gaza, while U.N. agency leaders speak out against deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Immigration and Deportation News 2014: Thousands of Documented and Undocumented Immigrants Caught up in Legal Dragnet, Deported

Immigration rights groups found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement regularly violated constitutional rights and post-conviction relief for immigrant New Yorkers.

Unconditional Humanitarian Cease-Fire Announced in Gaza

Ceasefire announced in Gaza.

Black and Latino Law Enforcement Hold No Confidence Vote Over City's Handling of Death of Eric Garner

Black and Latino law enforcement officers and former officers held a press conference outside the New York Police Department headquarters on Wednesday to give Police Commissioner and Mayor de Blasio a vote of no confidence over the handling of the death of Eric Garner, a 43-year-old Arican-American man who died after being placed in a chokehold by a New York City police officer.

Moreland Commission Fallout: Critics Say Governor Cuomo May Have Interfered With Corruption Probe

Fallout continues over allegations of interference by the Cuomo administration into the work of the Moreland Commission on Public Corruption when it began investigations of people with close ties to the Governor.

New York Public School Teacher Tenure Laws Under Attack With Second Lawsuit

Two groups have filed separate lawsuit against New York State over it's education law claiming teacher tenure laws means the students aren't receiving a sound basic education.

Blacks and Latinos More Likely to Be Arraigned, Incarcerated in New York City, but Also to Have Cases Dismissed

The Vera Institute wanted to know if prosecutorial decisions led to disparate outcomes for blacks, Latinos and Asians. They did a two year study with the New York District Attorney's Office and released their findings this month.

Climate Change News: Delayed Action Could Cost $150 million, Says Obama Administration

The Obama Administration released a report on Tuesday that argued delaying action on curbing climate change will only cost the country more money.

Metropolitan Opera Contract Negotiations Continue Ahead of Deadline, IATSE International President Weighs In

Met Opera workers are facing a lock out on Thursday if contract negotiations can't be settled. The Met's management want $30 million in cuts, workers argue management has run away cost with new productions.

Dominican-American Writer Julia Alvarez, Author of 'How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents,' Awarded National Medal of Arts

Dominican-American poet and writer Julia Alvarez received a National Medal of Arts medal at the White House on Monday during the 2013 National Media of Arts and National Humanities Medal ceremony.

House and Senate Agree to Authorize $17 Billion in Emergency Spending for Veterans' Health Care

The Chairman of the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee announced on Monday a compromise plan to fix the veterans' health program, authorizing $17 billion in emergency spending.

Geothermal Energy: Is It the New Frontier in Latin America?

Enhanced data, a drop in costs and increased demand for electricity has provoked many countries to reconsider geothermal as an energy source. Large projects are planned for East Africa, Indonesia, with increasing interest being shown in Latin American countries like Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Honduras and Mexico.

Latin America, Africa & Asia: Community Forests and Their Peoples Need Enhanced Protections

A new report argues where indigenous people's rights are expanded they protect community forests and help mitigate the amount of carbon dioxide released which affects climate change.

No Cease-Fire for Gaza, Despite Intervention by US Secretary of State John Kerry

After a week of negotiations, Israel rejected on Friday a Gaza cease-fire proposal presented by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, according to Agence France-Press.

Metropolitan Opera Security Guards, Ushers, Ticket Takers, Matrons Rally Over Contract Negotiations

Met Opera has threatened to lock out workers on July 31 when 15 of 16 unions contracts expire. The Met wants salary freezes and contributions to health benefits; workers say they cannot afford wage cuts when they don't make big salaries.

New York Officials Seek to Close Loophole That Allowed for Segregated Housing

Senior elected officials are want to close a loophole that developers have been exploited to create segregated housing while taking advantage of tax abatements.
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