New York
Illegal stops by New York Police rise to 2,200 daily
By Dan Brennan, May 21, 2012
The current pace represents an 11 percent increase from 2011and an eightfold rise from 2002, when billionaire mayor Michael Bloomberg began his first term in office.
New York City’s Cooper Union to begin charging tuition for graduate students
By Fred Mazelis, May 17, 2012
Cooper Union has announced an end to its century-old policy of free tuition.
Survey finds 23 percent rise in street homelessness in New York City
By Ali Ismail, May 16, 2012
The number of homeless people living on the streets of New York City increased by 23 percent in one year according to an annual survey conducted by the city’s Department of Homeless Services.
“The only jobs out there are low wage jobs”
Bronx workers speak to SEP campaigners on the jobs crisis in America
By a reporting team, May 15, 2012
A Socialist Equality Party campaign team spoke to workers and youth in the Parkchester neighborhood in the Bronx, New York, about the economic situation and the party’s election campaign.
New York police step up surveillance and harassment of political activists
By Peter Daniels, May 8, 2012
Using the pretext of outstanding warrants on minor charges, the police sought to intimidate activists on the eve of last week’s May Day protests.
New York City closes 24 more schools
By Sandy English, April 30, 2012
New York City’s Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) voted last week to close 24 schools throughout New York City, the largest school district in the Untied States.
Protests continue against New York school closings
By Steve Light, April 26, 2012
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plans to close 26 schools have provoked a series of angry protests in New York City.
Mayor of Yonkers, New York calls for draconian budget cuts
By A. Woodson, Alan Whyte, April 23, 2012
The Democratic Mayor of Yonkers, New York delivered a speech last week calling for a nearly 10 percent reduction in the city’s budget.
New York City Democrats propose phony “living wage” bill
By Fred Mazelis, April 21, 2012
New York’s City Council speaker claims that the proposed bill will benefit low-wage workers, but the facts show otherwise.
Bronx workers and youth speak out against stop-and-frisk
By a reporting team, April 19, 2012
Residents of the Melrose neighborhood in the South Bronx described police harassment as pervasive.
Lawsuit hits oppressive policing of New York apartment houses
By Dan Brennan, April 19, 2012
New York City residents have brought a class action lawsuit against “Operation Clean Halls”, the New York Police Department’s oppressive method of policing private apartment buildings.
New York approves new austerity budget
By Philip Guelpa, April 10, 2012
Passed by the state legislature a day before the deadline, New York’s budget represents a $135 million reduction from last year.
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