Jessica Gould appears in the following:
To Rock the Vote, Flip That Ballot!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
On Election Day, there will be questions for New York City and New Jersey voters to answer. City voters have to turn over the last page of the ballot to find the proposals on the back.
On Long Island, A Supreme Divide Ahead of the Midterms
Monday, October 22, 2018
Democrats hope momentum from the #MeToo movement will help swing a contested seat in Long Island. But after the Kavanaugh hearings, even women voters remain deeply divided.
Meet the Very Unusual Republican Running Against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
She's a hero to progressives and a top target for national Republicans. But the New York GOP isn't putting up much of a fight in the 14th Congressional district. Here's why.
The Personal Is Political, Officially, in Long Island Race for Congress
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Democrat Liuba Grechen Shirley got permission to use campaign funds for child care. She hopes other candidates will too.
City Proposes That All Horse Carriage Pickups Happen Inside Central Park
Thursday, August 30, 2018
New rules would move horse carriage boarding from 59th Street to five spots inside the park.
Mayor Blasts Anti-Police Videos
Monday, August 20, 2018
One video showed a man measuring out marijuana on the hood of a police van.
New York City Council Members Preparing Speed Camera Plan B
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
The council held a hearing on a package of bills Wednesday designed to increase street safety. Members say none of the bills are a substitute for the cameras, but they could help.
NYPD to Stop Arresting Most Subway Fare Beaters
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Hopping the turnstile won't necessarily lead to an arrest, but critics of the new policy say it can still be applied unfairly by police.
NYC Speed Camera Program Expires
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
The legislation authorizing most of New York City's speed cameras has expired. But the cameras aren't going completely dark.
Nadler Calls for Jailing Trump Officials if They Don’t Reunite Migrant Families
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) said Sunday that top administration officials who fail to comply with court orders should face consequences.
Mayor de Blasio Announces Affordable Housing Milestone
Thursday, July 19, 2018
The city financed more than 30,000 below-market units over the past year. The mayor says that's a record.
Ocasio-Cortez to Campaign in Kansas
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
The New York Congressional candidate and rising star says she wants to highlight other progressive candidates across the country.
Tale of NYC's Two Charter Commissions Continues
Friday, July 13, 2018
New York City is reviewing its charter for the first time since 1989.
The Cost of Affordable Health Care in East Harlem
Friday, June 29, 2018
Metropolitan Hospital is the go-to center for many residents seeking affordable health care. But serving so many uninsured patients makes it hard to cover expenses.
East Harlem Resident Pitches In To Save Stickball
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Carlos Diaz has been playing the street game for more than 60 years. He's now president of the Stickball Hall of Fame.
An East Harlem Community Braces For Life Without Its Center
Thursday, June 28, 2018
A plan to temporarily close Children's Aid Society's East Harlem Center and sell part of the land to a developer is fueling anxiety about gentrification.
Touring East Harlem's Graffiti Hall of Fame
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
At the Jackie Robinson Educational Complex, the once ubiquitous art form is celebrated and preserved.
Who’s Building East Harlem?
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Some East Harlem residents say that if they want a future in the neighborhood, they may have to build it. Literally.
Lots of Potential: Call for More Housing for Homeless on East Harlem’s Vacant Properties
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Some advocates for the homeless say there’s a solution to the city’s housing crisis hiding in plain sight: vacant buildings and lots.
On A Mission To Boost East Harlem Businesses
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Michelle Cruz was devastated when she had to close her beloved coffee shop, East Harlem Cafe. Now, she’s helping other neighborhood businesses survive.