Bill de Blasio

How early warnings made the difference in blizzard of ‘16

By PBS News Hour

The East Coast is still trying to recover from a major blizzard that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on Washington over the weekend. At least 37 people died in a storm that disrupted schools, businesses and the government.

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NYPD settles two lawsuits over post-9/11 surveillance of Muslims

By Corinne Segal

For the first time in more than 10 years, a civilian representative will monitor counter-terrorism efforts at the New York Police Department.

Increased vigilance across the globe following Paris attacks

By Daniel Costa-Roberts

As French President François Hollande tightened security across France, promising "merciless" retribution for the series of coordinated terror in Paris Friday night, world leaders reacted with expressions of solidarity as well as increased vigilance in their own countries.

Now in national spotlight, is NYC Mayor de Blasio forgetting his city?

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Mayor Bill de Blasio's political vision - and his political travels - have increasingly reached far beyond the borders of New York City.

New York City ends solitary confinement for prisoners under 21

By Shehryar Nabi

New York City will prohibit solitary confinement for inmates under the age of 21, shifting away from its previous policy.

New York City bans restaurants from using plastic foam containers

By Anna Sillers

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration announced today that, starting July 1, the city’s food establishments will be banned from using plastic foam containers.

News Wrap: Protesters reject NYC mayor’s plea to pause after police shootings

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Tuesday, protesters in New York rejected Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plea to suspend demonstrations against police use of force out of respect for the families of two murdered officers. Also, Obama administration officials reported nearly 6.4…

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