Nassau County Ranked Safest in the Nation
On Thursday, August 8, Nassau County, located on Long Island, was officially recognized as the safest county in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report. The announcement...
Nassau County Lawmakers Approve Controversial Public Mask Ban
On Tuesday, August 6th, Nassau County lawmakers passed the Mask Transparency Act, a contentious bill making it a crime to wear a mask or face covering in public with the...
Mayor Adams Unveils Tools to Boost ADU Homes and Build Wealth
On Monday, August 5th, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a series of new tools aimed at helping homeowners create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to address the city’s housing...
MTA Board Member’s Proposal Sparks Fury in Staten Island Over New Train Cars
A controversial suggestion by an MTA board member, Norman Brown, at a board meeting has ignited a fierce debate over allocating new train cars to Staten Island. Brown proposed redirecting...
Appeals Court Upholds Trump Gag Order in Hush Money Case
On Friday, August 2nd, a New York appeals court upheld the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in his hush money criminal case. This decision comes two months...
MTA Faces Rising Tide of Bus Fare Evasion, Financial Instability Looms
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) faces a big challenge as nearly half of New York City's bus riders are skipping fares. MTA data reveals that nearly 47% of the 2...
New York Reparations Commission Launches with Focus on Addressing Historical Injustices
On Wednesday, July 31st, the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies held its inaugural meeting in Albany. This historic gathering marks the beginning of a comprehensive effort to...
Former Manhattan College Dorm Transformed into Migrant Shelter in Riverdale
On Wednesday, July 31st, the transition of a former Manhattan College dormitory into a migrant shelter in Riverdale, Bronx, was confirmed. The building at 435 West 238th Street will soon...
Mayor Adams Announces Agreement with Uber and Lyft, Drivers Criticize Deal
On Wednesday, July 31st, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced an agreement with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to reduce driver lockouts, a practice that has limited drivers’ ability...
