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Presents information on the annual tribute to slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. which was held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and the effect that the presence of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Reverend Al Sharpton had on the crowd. Intrusion by Sharpton and protestors; Examination of Giuliani's speech; Crowds reaction to Giuliani's speech; Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden accosted by Sharpton; Sharpton's perception of the mayor.

Reports on the arrest of illegal street vendors on the 125th Street commercial strip in Harlem, New York City. Mayor Rudy Giuliani's help to assert the police department's authority in the area; Reactions of the vendors to the move; Giuliani's plan to relocate the vendors to two sites on 116th Street and Lenox Avenue; Daily fee for each vendor at the site.

An idea reportedly being initiated by New York governor George Pataki to have former Mayor Rudy Giuliani succeed him doesn't seem to be accepted by some in the city's Black and Latino communities. For example, Carlos Russell sees a Giuliani candidacy, initiated by Pataki forces, as nothing more than the Republican Party positioning itself for the complete political conquering of New York as it sets the state for U.S. President George W. Bush. "There is an attempt to coalesce the traditional law-and-order ethnic forces who historically have had difficulty with Blacks and those conservatives elements within the minority who do not see the perils that Giuliani's ideological bent constitutes to their civil and political liberties," said Russell.

Criticizes New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani for making fake public administration promises in his final State of the City 2001 Address before he finish his term by year-end. Plans of building or renovating affordable apartments and homes over the next four years; Proposal to place the responsibility of inspecting public buildings in the hands of the civilian wing of the city Fire Department.

Reports on New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's assertion that he has done more for Harlem than all of his predecessors combined. Criticism over Giuliani's assertion; Comments of C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan borough president on those who contributed to the growth of Harlem; Reactions from various individuals on Giuliani's assertion.

Reports on a dispute between New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Al Sharpton over the issue of the death penalty in connection with a massacre at a Wendy's restaurant in Queens, New York City. Sharpton's agreement that the suspects should be punished, but not put to death; Sharpton's warning against Giuliani against allowing the suspects to put other innocent lives at risk.

Reports on the public outrage that stemmed from New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's order to release the sealed juvenile record of Patrick Dorismond even though the charges against him had been dismissed. Charges against Dorismond; Giuliani's aide's claim that the mayor was not aware of the case being dismissed when he went public with the record; Racial issues raised by the incident.

Reports on the popularity of United States First Lady Hillary Clinton's candidacy for senator in New York, New York. New York, New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani as Clinton's leading competitor; Forecast of Clinton's victory in the election.

Reports on the reactions on the policy by New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to crackdown on homeless population in New York City, New York. Views from C. Virginia Fields, president of the Borough of Manhattan; Criticism of Howard Golden, the counter part of Fields in Brooklyn, New York on the policies; Reason for the opposition of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Reports on the victory of Democratic Party candidates over Republican Party politicians supported by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in the 1999 City Council elections. Details of the election's results; Names of candidates elected.

Reports on trade unions, activists and Afro-American officials' criticism of New York, New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's plan to use two municipal hospitals to provide temporary shelter for homeless people in the city. Giuliani's alleged plan to dismantle public hospitals; Afro-American hospitals as target of the plan.

Reports on the resignation of City College of New York President Yolanda T. Moses. Allegations on the involvement of New York, New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in Moses' resignation; Moses' negative job rating as reason for her departure; Failure to establish rapport with other college deans.

Reports that US Supreme Court justice Richard Huttner issued an injunction blocking the sale of community gardens in New York, New York. City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's plan to auction community gardens in the city; Trust for Public Land's plan to purchase 63 community gardens; Groups opposing the sale of the gardens.

Reports on the allegations of Brooklyn Borough president Howard Golden about New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani's politically motivated actions against the designation of Brooklyn as Federal Empowerment Zone. Giuliani's modification of the governance structure of the town at the last possible minute; Impact of the conflict between Golden and Giuliani on Brooklyn.

Details the complaint made by the Action for Community Empowerment organization that the Rudolph Giuliani Administration is seeking to eliminate affordable housing for working families in Harlem, New York City. Allegations that the administration is using a neighborhood entrepreneurial program to harass low-income families.

Focuses on the failed attempt by New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to upstage a group of Democratic lawmakers. Lawmakers' opposition to a policy denying public access to City Hall; Mayor's failure to divert attention of members of the press from the lawmakers to him and his entourage.

Reports on the opposition of some Afro-Americans and New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani against pastor Calvin Butts' endorsement of state Governor George Pataki's re-election bid. Reasons of Afro-American groups in the city for opposing the endorsement; Criticisms on Pataki's accomplishments during his term in office.

States that plans by New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to end welfare by the year 2000, has met opposition from the Workfairness advocacy group. Comments from William Mason, co-chairman of Workfairness; Reference to another proposal by Giuliani for the termination of methadone treatment for heroin addicts; Reaction of Brooklyn pastor Reverend Calvin B. Marshall to Giuliani's proposals.

Argues the Rudolph Giuliani, mayor of New York City, New York, is to blame for the shooting of an unarmed squeegee man, Antoine Reid, by Michael Meyer, a white, off-duty police officer in the Bronx. How the mayor has encouraged the attacks against squeegee men; Comments from attorney Colin Moore; How the shooting occurred; Indication of the brutality practiced by the New York City Police Department; Warning given by Eric Adams, chairman of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement.

States that the decision made by Mayor Giuliani and Schools Chancellor Rudy Crew, have been questioned due to Black and Hispanic pupils in a Harlem based facility that is heavily laced with cancer causing chemicals. What action has been taken since the decision was made; Comments from Harlemite Samuel Roberts, a math instructor at the facility.

Reports on New York State Senator David Paterson's reaction to Mayor Giuliani's characterization of the 1997 African-American Day Parade. Parade referred to as a reunion of the board of the Harlem Urban Development Corporation; Danger of Giuliani's remarks.

States that New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's administration is being accused of granting preferential treatment to Jews, focusing on the no-towing parking controversy in Borough Park, Brooklyn. Indepth look at civil rights violations in Brooklyn; Comparison of how Jews are treated as opposed to Blacks; Comments from the Reverend Al Sharpton.

Focuses on disputes among members of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Greater New York, over whether to invite Mayor Rudy Giuliani, to their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. Reason for the invitation of Giuliani; Statements from Reverend Shellie Sampson Jr.

Reports on the opposition of Bronx, New York City Borough President Fernando Ferrer to the plan of Mayor Rudy Giuliani to privatize Coney Island Hospital. Fundamental problems with the proposed sale to Primary Health Systems;Concerns about medical staff's commitment to patient welfare.

Criticizes the failure of New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and his police commissioner Howard Safir to call for harsher punishment for detective Constantine Chronis who allegedly viciously assaulted Shane Daniels. Decision to place Chronis on paid modified duty; Description of the assault.

Reports on Comptroller H. Carl McCall's criticism of New York, New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's proposed budget for 1997. Need for the administration to aim for structural balance; Projected increase in expenditures; Terms of Giuliani's budget proposal.

Reports that a predominantly Black and Latino grand jury in the Bronx ignored New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani's effort to have the district attorney seek first-degree murder charges in the death of Police Officer Vincent Guidice. Charges given by the jury to Richard Rivers; Circumstances surrounding the death of Guidice; Counter-claim presented by Giuliani and his Police Commissioner Howard Safir.

Looks at how most American blacks have classified police commissioner Howard Safir. Its relationship with Mayor Rudy Giuliani; Comments from Reverend Al Sharpton; Nature of Sharpton's comments; Reduction of crime in the subway; Examination of William Brattons' work as police commissioner.

Reports that several Blacks organizations in the United States had dismissed the increasing popularity of New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in the African-American community. Giuliani's general prosecutorial attitude and persona; Comments of various Afro-American personalities on the survey result.

Reports on the problem faced in the organization of West Indian American Day carnival parade in New York City. City administration's revenue sharing demand; Clarification by City Deputy Mayor Fran Reiter regarding administration's stand on the holding of the carnival; Opposition of Rev. Al Sharpton to granting City Mayor Giuliani a place of honor in the parade.

Reports on Congressman Eliot L. Engel's efforts to prevent the planned elimination of free school bus passes in New York City. Call on Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman E. Virgil Conway and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to work together to help poor children in getting proper education.

Reports that lawmaker Enoch H. Williams chided New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani concerning the failure of the Health and Hospital Corporation. Issues on public safety; Abolishment of the New York Police Department.

Reports on the offers received by Reverend Congressmember Floyd Flake to run as mayor of New York City, New York. Offers made by Senators Al D'Amato and Representative Charles Rangel; Flake's establishment of a home care agency to assist the elderly; Call by District Leader Charlie King for Mayor Rudolph Giuliani not to seek re-election.

Reports on New York Senator David Paterson's regrets for supporting an executive order by New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to eject vendors from the 125th Street commercial strip in Harlem, New York City. Political issues; Paterson's fact-finding tour of the area; Temporary relocation of the vendors.

Reports on the Brooklyn Arab community's complaints that neither New York City Rudolph Giuliani nor Police Commissioner William Bratton are apologetic about the accidental police killing of Nagi Abdo Alqotaini. Details of the shooting accident; Burial date of Alqotaini; Anthony Trotman and Dwayne Chandler as officers involved in the shooting.

Presents reactions to New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's proposed budget cuts to the city Department of Youth Services. Borough President Ruth Messinger's criticism of the plan; Youth Service Commissioner Alfred Curtis's agreement with Messinger; Public advocate Mark Greene's proposal of alternative cuts.

Reports on the reactions to New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's endorsement of Governor Mario Cuomo's re-election bid. Concerns regarding endorsing candidates of an opposing party; Questions about the mayor's motivation and the governor's political philosophy.

Details Representative Floyd Flake's comments on New York City Rudolph Giuliani's proposed job cutbacks in city hospitals. Increasing the uncertainty and instability of hospitals' work force; Job losses as a threat to regional economy; Need for the mayor to focus on poor residents who depend on public hospitals for their source of care.

Reports on the New York Civil Liberties Union's criticisms against New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.

Reports on Al Sharpton's criticism of Mayor Giuliani's breakfast meeting with black leaders at the Gracie Mansion. City commissioner of Housing Preservation and Development Debra Wright's comments on allegations of secret meetings; Reachout activities of Giuliani to the black community.

Reports on the effect of the budget cuts of Mayor Rudolph Guiliani on social programs in New York, New York. Closure of the Momentum AIDS agency; Provision of final benediction to Saint Cecilia's Church; Reliance of the programs on the City Council funding.

Reports on a letter written by Bronx, New York City Borough President Fernando Ferrer to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani about Giuliani's surcharge on prescription drugs sold by Health and Hospitals Corp. pharmacies. Question on the wisdom of building stadiums in the city while cutting budgets for health care.

Reports the call for Mayor Rudy Giuliani to reopen the Manhattanville Child Health Clinic in New York, New York. Efforts of civic leaders and health experts to restore funds of the clinic; Views on the budget proposal of Giulini; Estimates for the renovation costs of the clinic.

States that a sculpture honoring African brought to the United States as slaves in 1619 will be introduced to the Black community of New York City in October 2000. Dedication of the sculpture by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani; Reasons for the boycott of the dedication by African Americans including artist Lorenzo Pace; Historic significance of the sculpture's location.

Focuses on the criticism of Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's defense of the arrest malpractices of the New York City Police Department. Demand of Fields from Giuliani; Focus of the stop-and-freak searches of the police on the Blacks and the Latinos; Accounts on the arrests made by the Street Crimes Unit in 1998.

Focuses on the unexpected permit given to the 2000 Million Youth March in New York City by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Goal of the event according to organizers.

Reports on the skepticism by Black and Latino residents of New York City about Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's pledge to mend fences with his critics and political enemies. Representative Charles B. Rangel's criticism of the mayor's animosity toward minorities; Reaction of political and spiritual stalwarts on Giuliani's promise to reach out to minority groups.

Reports that New York City entrepreneur Joseph H. Holland is planning to replace Mayor Rudolph Guiliani in his bid for a seat in the United States Senate. Background on the political progression of Holland; Qualities touted by Holland that will make him an excellent senator; Personal and professional attributes of the entrepreneur.

Reports on Public Advocate Mark Green's petition to have the state Supreme Court determine whether New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani violated the law by releasing the sealed juvenile records of Patrick Dorismond. Public advocate's power under the City Charter; Effect of the mayor's move on Dorismond's reputation; Implication of Giuliani's move on the city's government system.

Reports on Brooklyn Borough (New York City) president Howard Golden's opposition to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's plan to develop a homeless shelter for men. Golden's charge that the project is designed to circumvent the contract award process; Allegation that the shelter location violates New York City's zoning resolution.