Mayor Adams Suspends New Solitary Confinement Law Amid Safety Concerns
On Monday, July 29th, New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency order suspending key parts of a new law intended to limit the use of solitary confinement in...
New York State Bans Realistic Active Shooter Drills in Schools
New York State has announced a ban on realistic active shooter drills in schools, following concerns raised by parents, activists, and lawmakers about the potential trauma these drills can cause...
NY Lawmakers Push to Make WTC Health Program Funding Permanent
New York lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to secure permanent funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. This initiative is crucial for over 130,000 9/11 first responders and...
NYC Students to Benefit from Year-Round Free Subway Access with New OMNY Cards
Starting the 2024-25 academic year, New York City students will enjoy free subway rides without time restrictions. Mayor Eric Adams, alongside Schools Chancellor David Banks and MTA Chair and CEO...
NYC Charter Revision Commission Changes Spark Debate Over Mayor’s Power
On Thursday, July 25th, the New York City Charter Revision Commission, appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, unanimously approved five ballot proposals set for the November election. These proposals have sparked...
Hochul Criticizes NY’s CDPAP Program as Exploitative Racket
On Monday, July 22nd, New York Governor Kathy Hochul called the state’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) a "racket," citing its rampant abuse and skyrocketing costs. The CDPAP, designed...
NYPD’s Largest Cannabis Bust: $10 Million in Narcotics Seized in The Bronx
New York City police seized approximately $10 million worth of drugs, including narcotics such as cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in a drug enforcement operation in the Bronx on Saturday, July...
BREAKING: President Biden Announces He Will Not Run For Re-Election
On Sunday, July 21st, President Joe Biden, in a Twitter post, announced he would not seek re-election. The announcement comes after weeks of pressure from both parties to step down...
Global IT Outage Grounds Flights and Disrupts Services Worldwide
On Thursday, July 18th, a massive global IT outage caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to significant disruptions in various sectors, including aviation, banking, and healthcare....
