NYC Official Admits Lawyer Ordered Withholding of 9/11 Toxin Docs

A New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) official testified under oath that he denied a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) appeal regarding 9/11 toxin data based solely on the instructions of a city attorney. Russell Pecunies, a records appeal officer, admitted during a July 1 court-ordered deposition that he did not independently verify … Read more

Goldman Calls Lander’s Trial Prosecution ‘Performative’ Amid NY-10 Race

Former City Comptroller Brad Lander appeared in Manhattan federal court on Wednesday to stand trial for a citation issued during an immigration protest at 26 Federal Plaza on September 18, 2025. Lander, currently a congressional candidate for New York’s 10th District, faces charges of obstructing the use of an elevator and lobby while attempting to … Read more