NYC Begins Construction on 96th Street Bus Lanes
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) began constructing new bus lanes along 96th Street in Manhattan, one of the busiest crosstown routes in the city, on Monday, September...
Who is Damian Williams?
Damian Williams was confirmed as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), becoming the first Black U.S. Attorney in the district's history on October 10th,...
Mayor Adams Appoints Melissa Aviles-Ramos as New NYC Schools Chancellor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment of Melissa Aviles-Ramos as the next chancellor of New York City Public Schools on Wednesday, September 25th, following the resignation of...
NYC Planning Commission Approves ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan, Faces Challenges in City Council
The New York City Planning Commission approved Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” housing plan on Wednesday, September 25th, aimed at easing the city’s housing crisis by revising zoning laws...
Breaking News: Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Criminal Charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, according to a report released by the New York Times on Wednesday, September 25th. At the time of...
NYC Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan to Step Down by Early Next Year
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan announced his resignation, effective early next year, on Monday, September 23rd. Vasan, who has been in the role since 2022, cited family...
Israel Attacks Lebanon, Leaving Over 300 Dead Amid Escalating Conflict with Hezbollah
Israel’s airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon resulted in the deadliest day of the conflict since 2006, killing at least 274 people on Monday, September 23rd. This death toll surpassed...
MTA Unveils $68.4 Billion Capital Plan to Transform NYC Transit System
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled its proposed 2025-2029 capital plan, a $68.4 billion overhaul aimed at improving New York's transit infrastructure on Thursday, September 19th. MTA Chair Janno Lieber...
UN General Assembly Calls for Israel to End Occupation
The United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of a resolution demanding that Israel end its occupation of Gaza and the West Bank within one year on Wednesday, September 18th....
