“The right to serve on a jury is as fundamental to the function of democracy as the right to vote. When we head to the polls, we decide who should write our laws. When we participate as a juror, we collectively decide how those laws should apply to justice.”
"Many faith-based institutions are stewards of historically significant sites that contribute to New York’s collective cultural heritage. The push towards developing these sites into apartment buildings.poses a threat to preserving this heritage."
“In the 50 years since the Equal Credit Opportunity Act became law, so much has changed.But for survivors of domestic violence, the vast majority of whom experience economic abuse, so much remains the same.”
"We know the world can only reach its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals by effectively addressing the environmental impact of plastic. If plastics were a country, it would be the fifth largest producer of greenhouse gases."
"For me and for my staff at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), it's a time for not only great optimism, but also celebration and renewed commitment to environmental stewardship."