More Lifeguards, Better Pay: NYC Enhances Beach Safety Ahead of Summer
New York City is preparing to increase the number of lifeguards at its beaches and pools as summer approaches. On Friday, May 24th, Mayor Eric Adams and New York City...
Thousands of South Africans Abroad Cast Ballots Ahead of General Elections
On Saturday, May 18th, in the United States, over 4,200 eligible voters had the opportunity to exercise their democratic right, with around 1,200 South Africans casting their ballots at three...
California Introduces New Gun Tax to Curb Violence
On Monday, May 20th, California announced the implementation of an 11% excise tax on guns and ammunition, set to begin in July. This makes California the first state to impose...
Red Lobster Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles
On Monday, May 20th, Red Lobster, America’s largest seafood restaurant chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a series of financial missteps and strategic errors. The filing comes after the...
NYC Pension Fund Allocates $60 Million to Safeguard Affordable Housing
New York City's civil employees' pension fund, valued at $86 billion, is channeling up to $60 million into a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Community Preservation Corp to protect affordable...
Haiti’s Main International Airport Reopens After Three-Month Closure Due to Gang Violence
On Monday, May 20th, Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince reopened for the first time in nearly three months following a shutdown due to severe gang violence. The reopening...
MTA Expands OMNY to More Users by the End of 2024
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced significant milestones for the OMNY contactless fare payment system, aiming to extend its reach to all user categories by the end of the...
NYC Implements Stricter Shelter Policies for Single Adult Migrants
On Friday, May 17th, New York City officials announced new measures to move single adult migrants out of shelters. This policy, aimed at reducing the strain on the city’s shelter...
NYC’s Unexpected $2B Surplus Bolsters City Council’s Budget Stance
On Saturday, May 18th, a report by the Independent Budget Office (IBO) revealed that New York City is sitting on an unexpected $2.2 billion surplus, surpassing Mayor Eric Adams’ financial...
