Reading List
The most recent articles from a list of feeds I subscribe to.
How Trans People Can Update Their Passports — And Why to Do It Now
If you’re looking to update your U.S. passport to accurately reflect your gender, the window may soon be closing. For many, an accurate passport is more than just a confirmation of identity, it’s necessary to travel safely. THE CITY spoke with the NYCLU and Legal Services NYC to learn more about applying for a gender […]
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‘Finally, Relief Is on Its Way’: NY to End Prison Phone Fees
In a sweeping shift years in the making, people locked up in state prisons will soon be able to make free phone calls to family members and loved ones, the state prison system announced Tuesday. People behind bars can use their tablets or facility phones without any fees starting on Aug. 1, according to the […]
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How Israel Bonds Became a Local Campaign Litmus Test
The seemingly endless squabbling between Mayor Eric Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander has now reached the esoteric issue of the city’s pension funds’ recent selloff of Israeli government bonds. The issue burst into public view earlier this month after First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter to Lander demanding a full accounting of why […]
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‘Like Dogs in Here’ — Videos Expose ICE Lockup Inside 26 Federal Plaza
Two videos offer the first glimpse inside the shadowy detention site on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza, where dozens of immigrants are being held for days at a time, according to an analysis by THE CITY of Immigration and Customs Enforcement data through the end of June. The clips, shared with THE CITY […]
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LISTEN: The Bill’s Coming Due for New York
Andrew Rein of the Citizen Budget Commission comes joins the FAQ NYC podcast to talk about the deep hole the city and state are in even before Washington makes more social safety net spending cuts. When New York’s been in trouble before, the feds spent billions. Now the Trump administration is taking billions away but […]
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