New Jersey Empowers Youth With Voting Rights Law
In a landmark move on Thursday, January 4th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the “New Voter Empowerment Act,” a significant piece of legislation that allows 17-year-olds to vote in ...
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Gabriel Attal Becomes Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister of France
On Tuesday, January 9th, a historic decision unfolded in France’s political arena as President Emmanuel Macron appointed Gabriel Attal, 34, as the nation’s youngest and first openly gay prime minister. ...
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Extend Q Train to West Harlem, Enhancing NYC Transit Options
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a new plan for New York City's public transit to extend the Q train along 125th Street to West Harlem, including the construction of three ...
Governor Hochul Unveils Comprehensive Plan for New York’s Future in State of the State Address: Safety, Housing, and Mental Health Top Priorities
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, in her third State of the State address on Tuesday, January 9th, highlighted her strategic plan for New York, focusing on tackling mental health challenges, ...
New Jersey Takes Page Out of NYC Book, Requires Notice for Migrant Drop-off
On Monday, January 8th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy took a step towards managing the state’s migrant situation by requesting bus companies transporting migrants to provide 32 hours of advance ...
NYC Council Speaker Threatens Legal Action Over Housing Aid
On Sunday, January 7th, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and the Legal Aid Society announced plans to sue Mayor Eric Adams’ administration if it fails to implement new ...
New York City Sues 17 Bus Companies for Migrant Transportation, Seeking Over $700 Million in Damages
On Thursday, January 4th, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City initiated legal action against 17 bus companies for their alleged role in transporting over 30,000 migrants from Texas ...
Mayor Adams Lays Out Priorities for 2024 at First Media Briefing
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced extending the city's migrant transportation crackdown to include trains and airplanes is on the table. The mayor aims to address the growing ...
U.S. Navy Sinks Houthi Boats in Red Sea Escalation
On January 1st, 2024, the United States Navy was involved in a significant maritime confrontation in the Red Sea, resulting in the U.S. sinking of three Houthi boats. This incident, ...
