UPDATE New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics Hit with Malicious Cyberattack

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) has provided an update on the cyberattack reported at the end of February. The commission reported that it had learned that it had been the target of a deliberate malicious cyberattack, specifically to the web server that houses, among other systems, JCOPE’s Lobbying Application and Financial Disclosure Statement Online Filing System. JCOPE officials released a statement on Friday, Feb. 25, confirming the commission’s systems were taken down as a precaution earlier that week by the State Office of Information Technology Services (“ITS”) when the agency received an alert of suspicious

By SARAH BELLE LIN

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan on Friday, Feb. 18, to address the City’s worsening homelessness crisis, starting with the removal of those who are homeless from the City’s subway stations. “It is cruel and inhumane to allow unhoused people to live on the subway, and unfair to paying passengers and transit workers who deserve a clean, orderly, and safe environment,” the mayor said. “The days of turning a blind eye to this growing problem are over.” But what comes after that? Where will those without housing or shelter go? The answer is pretty clear:

Editor’s Pick As reported, NYC Parks announced on Monday, Feb. 7, that is is proud to present the Poe Park Visitor Center’s virtual exhibition as part of the agency’s Black History Month celebration. The online show is in addition to “The NYC Parks Renaming Project: Celebrating Black Leaders,” at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, as well as other events and tours taking place this month. Both shows are free and will be available to view through February 28, 2022. EVENTS The New York Botanical Garden’s Grow More Vegetables Certificate Series is an edible gardening course designed to equip

By DAVID GREENE

This week, amid the mayor’s plan to remove people experiencing homelessness and who have mental health issues from the subway system, we asked readers if they felt safe riding the subway. “I take the subway. Sometimes, I feel safe, depending on the time of day. I think they’re making efforts; I’ve been watching the news recently. I think they’ve made long-term efforts, but as of today, I think the police are relaxed when it comes to looking at potential perpetrators [of crime]. I think they can strengthen their efforts and can use more soft training skills in interacting with the

Union Representing NYCHA Workers Backs Torres' Congressional Campaign Run

By SÍLE MOLONEY & JULIAN NAZAR

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) shared in his regular newsletter dated Feb. 2 that the New York State legislature would likely approve newly redrawn maps of The Bronx’s congressional districts, supported by the majority of State legislators, as part of the ongoing redistricting process which follows the 2020 census. The legislature, which is controlled by Democrats, did just that on Feb. 2, and Gov. Kathy Hochul approved the new maps on Feb. 3. The result is that Norwood no longer falls within New York’s Congressional District 13, represented by Rep. Adriano Espaillat, and instead, now falls into Congressional District

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City’s Campaign Finance Board (NYCCFB) announced that the next public meeting of the New York City Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC) will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom. According to NYCCFB, VAAC advises the board on its nonpartisan voter engagement initiative, NYC Votes, by promoting voter registration, participation and civic engagement in New York City through its many programs and partnerships. It also recommends legislative and administrative changes to improve NYC elections, sponsors the City’s official debate program, produces the citywide voter guide,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD has released additional photos and video of two men seen in the attached photos who are sought in connection with a robbery and hate crime that occurred on the border of University Heights and Morris Heights. It was reported to police that on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 2.42 p.m., at the intersection of Davison Avenue and West Burnside Avenue, a 49-year-old male victim was walking down the street when he was approached by the two unidentified men who proceeded to punch the victim about the body, and demanded his property. They forcibly removed the victim’s jewelry and

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The NYPD said a 23-year-old man was shot twice in Fordham Manor on Thursday, Feb. 10. Sergeant Edward Riley, NYPD spokesperson, said officers responded to the incident which occurred in front of 2556 Davidson Avenue at 8 p.m. on Thursday. A 23-year-old male victim told police he was walking [along the street] when he heard gunfire. He then sustained two gunshots, one to his left leg and one to his left arm. The victim said the unidentified suspect fled the area in a vehicle in an unknown direction. The victim was transported by EMS to St. Barnabas Hospital.

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