U.S. Border Patrol Agent Killed in Vermont
A United States Border Patrol agent was killed during a shooting in Coventry, Vermont on Monday, January 20th. The incident occurred on Interstate 91 roughly 20 miles from the U.S.-Canada...
Governor Hochul Announces Free School Meals for All New York Students
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a groundbreaking initiative to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students across New York State. This historic move, unveiled as part of her upcoming 2025...
Community Board Rejection Halts Casino Project at Hudson Yards
On Thursday, January 8th, Manhattan Community Board 4 unanimously rejected a proposed casino and entertainment complex near Hudson Yards. The $12 billion project, a collaboration between Related Companies and Wynn...
Audit Reveals Turkish Consulate Operating Without Key Safety Approvals
An investigation by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander revealed that the Turkish consulate in Manhattan has been operating without a valid Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) since October. Known...
Republicans Introduce Constitutional Amendment for Congressional Term Limits
Republican legislators, led by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution in Congress aimed at instituting term limits for members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives...
Netherlands Publishes Archive of Suspected Nazi Collaborators
On Thursday, January 2nd, Dutch authorities published the names of approximately 425,000 individuals investigated for collaborating with Nazi Germany during World War II. This digital release, titled “War in Court,”...
The Battle Over H-1B Visas Sparks National Debate
The H-1B visa program has recently become the center of a heated national debate, with tech leaders like Elon Musk advocating for its expansion, while political figures such as Steve...
NYC Physicians Threaten Strike Over Staffing Shortages and Contract Issues
Nearly 1,000 doctors employed at four NYC Health + Hospitals (NYC H+H) facilities have announced their intent to strike on January 13th unless their demands for a fair contract are...
Governor Hochul to Strengthen Involuntary Commitment Standards and Amend Kendra’s Law
On Friday, January 3rd, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that her upcoming executive budget will include proposed changes to New York’s involuntary commitment standards and Kendra’s Law. The move comes in...
