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Adams Asks Feds to Probe Conditions at ICE Lockup in Manhattan
Mayor Eric Adams yielded to mounting political pressure and called on the federal government Wednesday to immediately inspect conditions inside the shadowy ICE lock up on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan. He did so even as City Hall continues to contest the idea it has any authority over conditions in […]
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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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