accountability

A new analysis by the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York indicates that childcare costs could consume half of the median income for families with young children.

Subway cars, for example, the comptroller notes, should be replaced every 40 years. Currently, about 40% of the MTA’s 6,500 subway cars are over 30 years of age.

The order came following Gothamist/WNYC’s uncovering of the secret lists last year.

The Williamsburg post office had its daily bank deposit of $17,070 "secured" in a vault with the safe door hanging open.

Given J'Ouvert's decentralized nature, it's not clear what canceling it would look like.

The Post also notes the victim, who had the right of way, had methadone in his system.

Mayor Bloomberg has issued a few tweets on the matter so far, but that's about it.

"You’re kidding. It’s nice to know we’re not as corrupt as people think. New Jersey has some spectacular examples of corruption in its history, but studies have painted a better picture."

One defense attorney who has represented clients who say they were arrested falsely because of planted evidence, says, "The biggest problem in the Police Department, it seems to me, is the lack of accountability."