New York Launches Tax Credit Initiative to Support Local Journalists
New York has taken a pioneering step to bolster local media by introducing a payroll tax credit to encourage hiring journalists, marking a landmark move as part of the state's...
Eviction Safeguards Introduced in NY State Budget; Renters Gain New Rights
The New York state budget has implemented new eviction protections for renters, introducing complexities in its applicability across various tenancies. Known as the "good cause" eviction law, this regulation mandates...
New York Voters Reject $15 Manhattan Congestion Toll in Latest Poll
A statewide poll from Siena College released Monday, April 22nd, revealed that most New York voters are against introducing a $15 congestion toll for Midtown Manhattan, aimed at reducing traffic...
U.S. House Passes Foreign Aid Package Amid Internal Conflict
On Saturday, April 20th, the United States House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package, directing billions of dollars to Ukraine, Israel, and several Indo-Pacific countries, despite significant internal...
Chicago City Council Approves $70 Million Additional Funding for Migrant Care Amidst Heated Debates
On Friday, April 19th, the Chicago City Council voted to allocate an additional $70 million to support the city’s ongoing efforts to provide for thousands of migrants. This decision came...
Martha’s Vineyard Migrants Qualify for U-Visas as Crime Victims, Allowed to Work in U.S.
Several migrants, part of a controversial relocation by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Martha's Vineyard, have been granted the right to work in the United States under a special crime...
NYC Mayoral Poll Reveals Stark Opposition to Adams, Voter Concern Over Crime and Migration
A survey conducted by the Manhattan Institute from April 8th to 11th, 2024, reveals a challenging outlook for incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams. According to the survey, 73%...
African Migrants Flock to NYC City Hall, Disappointed by False Visa Promises
On Tuesday, April 16th, over 1,000 African migrants gathered at City Hall to attend a hearing discussing the experiences of black migrants within the city's shelter system. However, many were motivated...
Chicago in Mourning: Vigil Held for Victims of Back of the Yards Shooting
Dozens of people gathered in Chicago's South Side neighborhood, Back of the Yards, on Monday, April 15th, to express their condemnation of the gun violence that tragically resulted in the...
