Clara Webb

POETRY: We are the public workers of New York City

April 23, 2020 By Chris Butters

Chris Butters, a member of DC 37, AFSCME, wrote the following poem in 2013 in response to the destruction wreaked upon New York City by Hurricane Sandy.

Three New York City transit workers dying every day of coronavirus

April 14, 2020 By Gary Bono

This city’s bus and subway workers are dying at a faster rate than their counterparts anywhere across the country.

New York the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for U.S.

March 25, 2020 By John Wojcik

Increasing spread of the coronavirus across the city and state foreshadows massive increase in infections across the country.

Governors forced to fill void left by Trump coronavirus inaction

March 17, 2020 By John Wojcik

Facing hospital collapse, New York’s Gov. Cuomo demands help from U.S. Army; Trump tells states, “Do it yourself."

What will become of South Bronx Rep. José Serrano’s legacy?

February 26, 2020 By Michael Arney

As the progressive veteran retires, the danger of evangelical Rev. Rubén Díaz, Sr., taking the seat is increasing.