Call to Protest

February 19, 2017

About a thousand people came out this afternoon to protest the Trump Administration’s “Muslim Ban” and demonstrate their support for tolerance and inclusion. Speakers, who included Russell Simmons and Susan Sarandon, invoked the diversity of New York City as an example of America at her best.

Town Hall

February 18, 2017

Across the country, members of Congress are touching base with their bases during this month’s recess. In many districts the town hall style gatherings have been unusually confrontational this year, but that wasn’t the case at the one in upper Manhattan today.