Letitia James
Brooklyn Councilwoman Defends Citi Bike Stations On Landmark Blocks
In the Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighborhoods, flyers were plastered along a city bike station saying “Residential landmark blocks are not for advertising or commercial activity.” Brooklyn City Councilwoman Letitia James said that’s unacceptable.
Jay-Z Touches On Brooklyn Nets Situation In Scorching ‘Open Letter’
Jay-Z just released a blistering attack track, taking aim at the critics of his controversial trip to Cuba. But four lines of “Open Letter” jumped out to us here at the sports desk.
Sides Make Spirited Arguments For And Against Bloomberg’s Big Drink Ban Proposal
The mayor’s proposal would put a 16-ounce limit of sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports
venues and street carts and would apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.
Council Members Sue City Over Treatment Of Occupy Wall Street Protesters
The city and police violated demonstrators’ free speech rights, used excessive force, arrested protesters on dubious charges and interfered with journalists’ and council members’ efforts to observe what was going on, the four City Council members and others say in the federal civil rights suit.
City Council Members Wear Hoodies In Support Trayvon Martin’s Family
Councilwoman Letitia James says while the hoodie is a simple article of clothing, it “has become a powerful symbol of protest.”
New York City Street Vendors Fed Up With Fines Hold Protest
Dave Mercier, who is a vendor in Times Square, said some of the fines include those doled out for vending before eight o’clock at night and vending three feet from the sidewalk.
Muslim Groups Call For Ray Kelly’s Resignation After ‘Jihad’ Video Showing
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly originally said he was not involved in the controversial “The Third Jihad” film. But after admitting he was and apologizing, some Muslim groups are calling for him to step down.
Neighbors Hold Vigil In Memory Of Brooklyn Woman Burned Alive In Elevator
Deloris Gillespie, 73, died Saturday after she was doused with gasoline and set ablaze in the elevator of her Prospect Heights apartment building.
No Bail For Man Accused Of Burning Woman Alive In Brooklyn Elevator
Jerome Isaac, who allegedly doused Deloris Gillespie in a flammable liquid and set her on fire in an elevator, was ordered held without bail and remained silent during his court appearance Monday.
Brooklyn Residents Cry Foul Over Rats At Atlantic Yards
The Forest City Ratner company has decided to give out hundreds of rat-proof trash cans to a small part of the neighborhood in an effort to combat the problem.
More Suspects Charged In Salon Shootout With NYC Cop
All three defendants have pleaded not guilty to the indictment charging them with attempted murder, robbery, aggravated assault and weapon possession.
City Council Honors Off-Duty Cop Who Foiled Salon Robbery
New York City Council members on Monday honored the off-duty police officer who stopped an armed robbery while getting her hair done at a Brooklyn salon in October.
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