News & Politics

What's Bugging Politicians?

September 15, 2016|Patrick Russomanno

In 1974, President Nixon did what no president had ever done before — or since. He resigned from the Oval Office. And it was...

What's Bugging Politicians?

September 15, 2016|Patrick Russomanno

In 1974, President Nixon did what no president had ever done before — or since. He resigned from the Oval Office. And it was...

Sen. Blumenthal Calls for Food Safety Agency

August 08, 2016|Kacie Candela

Food safety is under the jurisdiction of 15 federal agencies. That's why some lawmakers are pushing to consolidate....

NYPD Chief of Department James O'Neill to Replace Bratton as Police Commissioner

August 02, 2016|Kacie Candela

Mayor Bill de Blasio has named NYPD Chief of Department James O'Neill to replace Police Commissioner Bill Bratton.  A...

The Election at the United Nations: A Dozen Diplomats

July 26, 2016|Kacie Candela

Of the dozen diplomats vying to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, half are women.  And 8 of the 12 are...

The Election at the United Nations: Transitioning to Transparency

July 25, 2016|Kacie Candela

Electing a Secretary-General is nothing like electing an American president.  There’s no popular vote. No electoral college...

The Election at the United Nations: Ban Ki-Who?

July 22, 2016|Kacie Candela

It’s been a decade since Ban Ki-moon became Secretary-General.  His term ends on December 31st of this year, and election...

Stonewall Inn Vigil for Orlando

June 14, 2016|Kacie Candela

Thousands rallied last night outside the historic Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village to stand in solidarity with the victims...

Elder Abuse: A Neighbor Saves Her Elderly Friend

December 31, 2015|Kansas Guidry
For every 24 cases of elder abuse, only one is reported. One woman has no regrets about going to authorities with her...

Elder Abuse: The Only Elder Abuse Shelter in NYC

December 30, 2015|Kansas Guidry
In New York City, 141 out of every thousand New Yorkers over the age of 60 have experienced an act of elder abuse. There is...