“City of Yes” Zoning Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions
On Monday, October 21st, New York City’s “City of Yes” housing proposal, initiated by Mayor Eric Adams, faced intense scrutiny during a public hearing. The proposal aims to address the...
McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Quarter Pounder, First Lawsuit Filed Amid Investigation
On Thursday, October 24th, a Colorado man, Eric Stelly, filed the first lawsuit related to McDonald's recent E. coli outbreak. This legal action comes after the Centers for Disease Control...
Station Yards Unveils New Phase at LIRR Hub, Creating Housing and Jobs
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the next phase of the $1.2 billion Station Yards project at the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road hub on Tuesday, October 22nd. This transit-oriented development in...
New Census Data Shows Over 480,000 New Yorkers Left in 2023
On Tuesday, October 22nd, the United States Census Bureau reported that more than 480,000 residents left New York State in 2023. Among the top destinations for these former New Yorkers,...
U.S. Hospitals Face IV Fluid Shortage, Delaying Surgeries Nationwide
Hospitals across the United States continue to face critical shortages of intravenous (IV) fluids, a situation worsened by Hurricane Helene, which forced the closure of Baxter International’s North Cove facility...
NYC Unveils Major Redesign of Fifth Avenue to Prioritize Pedestrians
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a transformative redesign of Fifth Avenue, turning it into a pedestrian-centered boulevard. The plan, announced on Thursday, October 17th, created in collaboration with...
Port Authority Bus Terminal Secures Approval for $10 Billion Renovation
The City Planning Commission unanimously approved a massive $10 billion overhaul of the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Thursday, October 17th. The renovation plan aims to modernize the 74-year-old terminal,...
UN Report Reveals 1.1 Billion People Living in Acute Poverty
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) published a striking report on Thursday, October 17th, revealing that 1.1 billion people worldwide are living in acute poverty. The report, produced in collaboration...
Former NYCHA Superintendent Convicted for Bribery and Extortion
Joy Harris, a former superintendent for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), was convicted of federal bribery and extortion charges on Thursday, October 17th. Harris, who worked at various...
