New York Prepares for Major School Funding Overhaul in 2025
New York State is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its school funding system, with changes expected to take effect in 2025. The move follows a series of public...
NJ Transit Announces Fare-Free Week Amid Service Challenges
Governor Phil Murphy has announced that New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) would waive fares for all modes of transportation from August 26 through September 2. This fare holiday is intended...
NYC Migrant Crisis Costs to Exceed $5 Billion, Projected to Double by 2025
On Tuesday, August 13th, it was reported that New York City’s expenses related to the ongoing migrant crisis have surpassed $5 billion over the past two years, with projections indicating...
Community Unites for National Night Out with the 44th Precinct in the Bronx
On Tuesday, August 6th, the 44th Precinct in the Bronx hosted its annual National Night Out at Reverend T. Wendell Foster Park, drawing a significant crowd despite the rainy weather....
New York State Urged to Intensify Efforts to Reduce Maternal Deaths
On Tuesday, August 6, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a critical audit revealing that the New York State Department of Health (DOH) must do more to address...
Staten Island Receives $12M from Opioid Lawsuit Settlement
On August 6, Staten Island officials celebrated the allocation of $12 million from a series of opioid lawsuit settlements, a significant victory for the borough that has long been at...
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...
