Mayor Adams Expands Remote Work for Thousands of Employees
Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan on Monday, October 23rd, to extend remote work options to thousands of additional city employees, allowing them to work remotely two days each week....
NYC Parent Leader Sheree Gibson Arrested and Charged Over Misuse of PTA Funds
Sheree Gibson, previously a parent leader and appointee of the Queens Borough President to the Panel for Educational Policy, is facing charges of siphoning off about $15,000 from the PTA...
Gun Arrests in NYC Subways Jump 94% Since 2019
The New York City subway system has witnessed a sharp increase in gun arrests, marking a rise of 94% since 2019. This year alone, there have been 37 gun-related arrests...
NYC’s 60-Day Shelter Limit for Migrants Could Add Complexity to Asylum Procedures
Mayor Eric Adams has issued a new policy limiting the time migrant families can stay in shelters with children to 60 days amid a rise in migrants within the city. ...
Mediation Begins Over NYC’s “Right to Shelter” Mandate Amid Migrant Surge
New York City, amidst an unprecedented migrant influx, has approached the court to re-evaluate its "right to shelter" mandate. As the city faces pushback from several rights groups, all stakeholders...
Biden’s Federal Aid in New York City’s Migrant Paperwork Ends After Two Weeks
The Biden administration's temporary assistance to New York City to address the influx of asylum seekers has ended after just two weeks. Initially, the federal government had pledged its support...
NYC Principals’ Union Scores Big with Nearly 17% Salary Boost in New Contract
New York City's principals' union has achieved a remarkable feat by clinching a lucrative contract that guarantees a substantial salary increase of nearly 17% for its members over the next...
New Migration Accord Unveiled Between Italy and Tunisia
On Friday, October 20th, Italy solidified its commitment to assisting Tunisia in managing migrant pressures by signing a landmark agreement. The deal, finalized on Friday, will see Italy welcoming approximately...
Health Emergency Unfolds With Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe
On Monday, October 23rd, Zimbabwe found itself in the throes of a mounting health crisis as a cholera outbreak that began in February continued to spread. Originating in Chegutu, a...
