BREAKING: High School Shooting in Georgia Leaves 9 Injured, 4 Dead
On Wednesday, September 4th, four people were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Police reports state that a call was made at 9:30 am that...
Former NY Governor Cuomo to Face Congress Over Controversial COVID-19 Nursing Home Policy
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to testify publicly before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday, September 10th. This marks the first time Cuomo...
Judge Orders All New NYC Taxis to Be Wheelchair Accessible
A federal judge ruled that all new taxis in New York City must be wheelchair accessible until the city meets the requirements of a 2014 settlement mandating that at least...
NYC Expands Open Streets Program to Over 70 Schools, Enhancing Safety and Outdoor Learning
New York City announced the expansion of its Open Streets program to 71 schools, the largest expansion since the program began during the pandemic, on Thursday, August 29th. This initiative,...
NYC Secures $15 Million Grant to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network
On Wednesday, August 28th, New York City announced it had secured a $15 million federal grant from the United States Department of Transportation to establish the largest municipal curbside electric...
Governor Hochul Urges NY Colleges to Enhance Safety Measures for Fall Semester
Governor Kathy Hochul directed over 200 New York colleges and universities to bolster their emergency preparedness plans ahead of the fall semester on Monday, August 26. During a call with...
Governor Hochul Updates on Cannabis Regulation Efforts Following Successful Crackdown on Illegal Shops
On Monday, August 26, Governor Kathy Hochul provided an update on New York State’s efforts to regulate the cannabis market, following a three-month blitz by the Illicit Cannabis Enforcement Task...
Parkchester Management Fined $1 Million in Historic Housing Discrimination Settlement
On Thursday, August 22nd, New York City announced a historic $1 million settlement with Parkchester Preservation Management, a prominent Bronx landlord, over allegations of housing discrimination against voucher holders. This...
Former Representative George Santos Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
On Monday, August 19th, former United States Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a Long Island courtroom. Santos, who was...
