Michael Gartland
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Councilman probed after asking to see aide in a 'beautiful gown'
City Councilman Andy King is under investigation for allegedly displaying “unwelcome attention” to an aide, including asking to see her in a “beautiful gown,” it was disclosed Wednesday. The Bronx...
NYCHA chief says City Hall ignored her pleas for more resources
The leader of the beleaguered New York City Housing Authority for the first time on Tuesday blamed some of her agency’s numerous failings on City Hall. Shola Olatoye, who fielded...
Family displaced by ceiling collapse yet to find new home
The Brooklyn family displaced by a ceiling collapse in their public-housing apartment has yet to find a new home nearly a month after Mayor de Blasio publicly promised them “help...
Senate staffer suspended for mocking Asians, women
A Harlem state senator suspended one of his staffers Sunday for mocking women and Asians on Instagram. Daiquan Frasier, a community coordinator for Democratic Sen. Brian Benjamin, posted a photo...
NYCHA tenants flood City Hall with calls demanding more funding
Public-housing tenants flooded City Hall with calls Thursday to demand more funding for repairs at NYCHA buildings, and the switchboard became so swamped that calls were rerouted to 311, said...
Another top aide leaving NYCHA while Shola Olatoye remains
Another top official at the New York City Housing Authority is stepping down — and he won’t say if he’s leaving voluntarily. David Farber, the authority’s general counsel and executive...
De Blasio dodges questions about corrupt donor
Mayor de Blasio ducked a fusillade of questions Tuesday about a major donor who pleaded guilty to trying to bribe him during a press conference he called to discuss NYPD...
De Blasio fast tracks body cameras for patrol cops
Mayor de Blasio is speeding up plans to outfit the NYPD with body cameras, announcing Tuesday that all patrol officers would get the cams by the end of 2018, a...
Why de Blasio wasn't allowed inside the Grammys
It’s good to be the mayor – but not good enough to get you into the Grammys. Mayor Bill de Blasio walked the red carpet before the star-studded event at...
De Blasio: Criticisms of NYCHA head are 'absolutely' unfair
Mayor de Blasio continued to defend embattled New York City Housing Authority head Shola Olatoye on Monday night despite multiple scandals and sustained calls for her removal. De Blasio said...
DA: City can expand Brooklyn jail blocked by residents
Brooklyn won't need to build a new jail when Rikers Island closes -- they already have one, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez said Sunday. Plans to eventually close Rikers Island would...
James blasts NYCHA chief embroiled in lead paint scandal
Public Advocate Letitia James let loose on the head of the city’s troubled public housing authority — and Mayor de Blasio’s defense of her — in an interview aired Sunday....
'She'd be gone': Head of NYCHA investigative team blasts Olatoye
The head of the City Council’s investigations committee insisted Thursday that he’d boot NYCHA chair Shola Olatoye if he were mayor, and vowed to intensely scrutinize the embattled agency. Ritchie...
De Blasio donor secretly pleaded guilty to trying to bribe mayor
A major campaign donor secretly pleaded guilty to trying to bribe Mayor de Blasio to get a sweetheart lease deal for his Queens restaurant, court records unsealed Wednesday revealed. Harendra...
NYCHA head gave false testimony on lead paint scandal: letter
The leader of the New York City Housing Authority gave false testimony about lead paint inspections to the City Council last month, according to an explosive letter released the same...
De Blasio defends embattled NYCHA head Shola Olatoye
Mayor Bill de Blasio defended the chair of the New York City Housing Authority as a superb administrator, a day after two elected officials called for her firing. Under NYCHA...
NYC sues big pharma for $500M for role in opioid epidemic
The city is suing major pharmaceutical companies for their role in the opioid epidemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. The lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court seeks $500 million...
Another head rolls at troubled city Housing Authority
Heads continued to roll Monday at the New York City Housing Authority — but not THE head. Shola Olatoye remained firmly ensconced as chairwoman even as Mayor de Blasio announced...
City Council members call for hearing on school-bus driver misconduct
City Council members are demanding an oversight hearing into school-bus drivers who have kept their jobs despite being disciplined for hitting kids, boozing behind the wheel and even allegedly taking...
Statue of Liberty to reopen despite government shutdown
The doors to the Statue of Liberty will reopen Monday -- despite the fed shutdown of all non-essential government services. Gov. Cuomo announced Sunday the beacon-handed beauty, who stands on...