Michael Hill appears in the following:
Newark Has Replaced Nearly All Its Lead Pipes In Record Time
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
Newark's lead levels first spiked in 2017.
New York's Public Libraries Eliminating Fines
Monday, October 04, 2021
"Just return the books, no questions asked," says Anthony Marx, the president of the New York Public Library. The libraries are also clearing all prior late fines.
Head of Homeless Shelter Operator Awarded Contracts Despite Fraud Accusations
Monday, October 04, 2021
The non-profit has channeled contracts worth at least $32 million into for-profit companies tied to Jack Brown.
NYC Vaccine Mandate For Public School Staff Goes Into Effect Today
Monday, October 04, 2021
Schools have been told they can deploy support staff or substitutes to classrooms to fill any gaps.
Why A Federal Monitorship Hasn't Made Things At Rikers Better
Friday, October 01, 2021
It's been six years since a federal monitor was appointed to oversee reforms at Rikers. Yet things there have gone from bad to worse.
Curbside Composting Tries to Take Root Again
Monday, September 27, 2021
New York City has a goal of zero waste by 2030. But a third of the city's waste is compostable material, so wide adoption of curbside composting is critical.
New York City's Public School Vaccination Mandate Remains In Limbo
Monday, September 27, 2021
But for a federal court injunction, Monday would have been the deadline for all public school teachers and staff to get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
A Dank Decay: New Investigation Finds A Crumbling Facility at Manhattan Correctional Center
Friday, September 24, 2021
A new AP investigation inside the federal jail in lower Manhattan found conditions where it was impossible to safely house inmates.
A Brooklyn School Quarantined A Third Of Its Staff, But Parents Weren't Told
Friday, September 24, 2021
The episode happened at the Spring Creek school building in East New York, which houses staff and students for three separate schools.
As the Climate Crisis Intensifies, A Conversation on How to Act
Thursday, September 23, 2021
While individual actions still matter, we're past the point where eating vegan and flying less can turn things around. So how do we make change on a meaningful scale?
In Major Shift, ICE Detains Few Immigrants in New Jersey Jails. What Happened?
Thursday, September 23, 2021
A major shift is currently underway when it comes to immigration detention in the New York region.
Abortion Rights Are Protected in New York, But That Doesn't Always Mean Access
Thursday, September 16, 2021
While in New York the right to an abortion is not under attack, many women still struggle to access the services they need.
Temporary Restraining Orders Issued Against NY Vaccine Requirements
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Vaccine mandates in New York are facing challenges in court.
Mayor de Blasio Offers Controversial Plan To Address Chaos At Rikers Island
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Mayor de Blasio is promising emergency repairs and greater scrutiny of correction officers who duck work.
NYC Public Schools Reopen After A Year And A Half of Remote and Hybrid Learning
Monday, September 13, 2021
Students are all being called back to class in person with very limited options for remote school for medical reasons and quarantines.
As Kids Head Back To School, They’re Facing Allergies And A Double Surge Of Viruses
Thursday, September 09, 2021
The back-to-school season typically coincides with the annual resurgence of colds and allergies. But this year, there’s a COVID pandemic layered on top.
As Weather Disasters Increase, Low-Income Communities Bear the Cost
Friday, September 03, 2021
In every natural disaster, some people are spared, while others are devastated. In many cases, the outcome is determined by socioeconomic factors.
Everything We Know About Last Night's Deadly Storm
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Flash flooding led to at least 23 deaths, major blackouts, and transit disruptions around the region.
Gov. Kathy Hochul Updates New Yorkers On Ida's Aftermath
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Tropical Storm Ida dropped historic rainfall on the tri-state area Wednesday, causing mass flooding, shutting down nearly every subway line, and leaving thousands without power.
NYC Approves 4,000 Classrooms With Unreliable Ventilation For In-Person Learning
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Thousands of New York City classrooms have been cleared as having adequate ventilation for safe, in-person instruction even though they do not meet the COVID-19 standards.
