NYC Migrant Numbers Surpass LA, Miami, and Houston Combined in 2023
In 2023, New York City became a focal point in the nation's migrant crisis, with the city accepting more than 95,000 migrants, a number that surpasses the combined intake of...
Venezuelan Migrants Receive Temporary Protected Status in U.S.
The Biden administration announced an expansion of humanitarian relief efforts targeted at Venezuelans already residing in the United States. According to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official, the decision...
NYC Breathes Easy as School Bus Strike is Averted
On Wednesday, September 20th, New York City witnessed a pivotal development as the union representing its school bus drivers and the three principal bus companies in the city reached a...
AFCON 2023: Where Legends Rise and Nations Celebrate
Anticipation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is beginning to rise as the line-up of teams heading to Ivory Coast for the finals was confirmed on September 23rd....
Dwindling Donor Support Presses “The City” Newsroom to Take Pay Cuts
New York's nonprofit news outlet “The City” faces financial challenges, prompting a series of cost-saving initiatives, underscoring a broader trend of dwindling philanthropic support for journalism. Launched in 2019, The...
Governor Hochul Endorses Early Mail-in Voting With New Legislation
Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, September 20th, approved a collection of bills known as the "New York Early Mail Voter Act." These laws seek to widen voting access for the...
Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo Urges Reparations for Historical Injustices at UNGA78
In a fervent address at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) on Thursday, September 20th, Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made a compelling case for...
Manhattan Office Secured by DHS to Process Migrant Work Permits
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has secured an office in Lower Manhattan to facilitate the application process for migrant work permits in response to the ongoing influx...
New York City Halts Discretionary Spending Following Migrant Crisis Challenges
The Adams administration is curbing discretionary spending for city agencies as part of the mayor's effort to manage New York City's budget in light of the anticipated $12 billion deficit...
