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People of Color Pay More Than Double the Bank Fees of Whites: Survey

February 20, 2021 Sasha Gonzales 0

The Bankrate survey shows Latinos are paying an average of $14 per month for checking during the pandemic, while Black people are paying $12 a month.

Data: NYPD Issuing Disproportionate Number of “Jaywalking” Tickets to Black, Hispanic Residents of Bronx

January 8, 2020 Eric Klein 0

Jaywalking laws are rarely enforced in New York City, but when they are,  Hispanic and African-Americans living in the Bronx account for a disproportionate number of summons recipients, new data shows.

NYPD Cracking Down on Parking Placard Abuse in Bronx

January 6, 2020 Kevin Deutsch 0

The NYPD is now legally required to crack down on placard abuse — a measure aimed at curbing years of rogue parking by city workers both active and retired, plus their families and friends. 

Warrants for Bronx “Quality of Life” Summonses to be Cleared Saturday

October 23, 2019 Sasha Gonzales 0

Prosecutors say people will be able resolve quality-of-life summons warrants, learn about sealing old convictions, and get information about expunging marijuana possession convictions Saturday at Thessalonia Worship Center, 951 Rev. James A. Polite Avenue.

Responding to A Bronx Justice News Report, Councilman Calls For Limit to Corporate Fees on Inmate Families

July 22, 2019 Kevin Deutsch 0

Councilman Keith Powers on Monday called for the limiting or removal of deposit surcharges imposed on prisoners’ families in New York City.

Captive Market: Companies Earn Millions in Fees From NYC Prisoners’ Families, Despite Law Limiting Surcharges

July 19, 2019 Kevin Deutsch 0

Documents obtained by Bronx Justice News show money transfer companies are earning millions in surcharge fees from families of incarcerated New Yorkers, their profits boosted by a workaround of state laws meant to limit exorbitant fees.

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