FDNY Announces Proposed Ambulance Ride Increases
On Tuesday February 22nd, the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) announced a proposal to increase what it charges for Emergency Medical Service ambulances. Under the proposal, the price...
The Biden Administration Proposes Rule Tightening Asylum Seeking Migrants Movement
On Tuesday, February 21, the Biden Administration announced a proposal that would give border officials the power to prevent asylum seekers from entering the United States of America if they...
Zachery Nazario, 15, Dies From Subway Surfing
Zachery Nazario, a 15-year-old boy, died on Monday, February 20th, after hitting his head against a beam while subway surfing. Following his collision with the beam, Nazario fell onto train...
British Activist Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu Receives Death Threats From Neo-Nazi Organization
On Monday, February 20th, Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, a British-born Black woman of Nigerian descent, publicized death threats she and her family had received from English Neo-Nazi organization, National Action London....
Florida Governor DeSantis Visits Staten Island, Engages in War of Words With Mayor Adams
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis made a trip to New York City and visited Staten Island on Monday, February 20th. DeSantis made an appearance as a "special guest for a discussion...
South African Authorities Bemoan Arrival of Afghan Asylum Seekers
On the morning of Tuesday, February 21st, Clayson Monyela, the head of public diplomacy of South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, tweeted about a group of 22 Afghans...
Levels of Teenage Violence Continues To Increase
New York City has been experiencing notably high levels of violence involving teenage high school students. Shootings and stabbings have increased, leading to four deaths in the span of less...
Adams Administration Announces Major Investment into Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
On Thursday, February 16th, Mayor Adams announced the appointment of Michael Garner as Chief Business Diversity Officer of the Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). During his...
Adams Administration Reaches Agreement With DC 37
The Adams Administration reached a tentative agreement with the trade union District Council 37 (DC 37) on February 17th. The five year agreement will see fair wage increase every year...
