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Grace Meng reportedly interested in taking helm of Queens Democratic County Committee that is of interest to Federal investigators
Queens Democrats avoided serious consequences from a previous, reported Federal corruption investigation by installing a Congressional lawmaker as a new chair. Will it work, again ?
- As Federal prosecutors bring politically-sensitive cases in an election year, do New York City Hall and City Council find themselves in uncharted waters ? The U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan reached a plea agreement in the Michael Cohen case weeks before the 2018 Midterm elections. Is the countenancing of political corruption coming to an end for significant Government officials ? [Progress New York]
Nike consulted ACT UP on donations after the sports wear giant allegedly misappropriated pink triangle synonymous with SILENCE = DEATH poster
Nike has yet to publicly explain its use of an inverted pink triangle on sports wear that appeared to misappropriate or infringe on ACT UP's pink triangle logo.
- 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. [Progress New York]
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.
- NYCHA Still Screws Tenants Every Day A long-time NYCHA tenant, "Vivian," endures more harassment in Queens Housing Court. [Progress New York]
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