CIDNY grieves the loss of George Floyd and so many others who have died at the hands of racists, including police. We condemn the racist threat directed at Chris Cooper in Central Park. We condemn the day-to-day racist aggressions that are not caught on cell phones. These deaths and threats are painful, shameful, and all too …
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Official Coronavirus Information from NYC Health
The City continues to post updated information about the Coronavirus on its website, including advice for staying healthy and information for people who may have an increased risk for severe COVID-19
Right to Know Act
The interactions that people with disabilities have with police are too often potentially dangerous. If you are stopped by the police, it is important to know your rights. This blog post will explain the law and what your rights are when you are stopped by a police officer. It is the police officer’s job to protect you …
Statement by plaintiffs in three civil rights lawsuits against the MTA about subway access plans in the 2020-2024 capital program
The MTA on Thursday identified 45 subway stations* it said it would make accessible to people with disabilities in the 2020-2024 capital program, with a promise of nearly two dozen more to come. That’s real progress.
Unfortunately, the MTA has a decades-long record of missed deadlines, funding diversions and deficient maintenance when it comes to accessibility. We …
