The 2026 World Cup has driven a whirlwind of controversy leading up to its opening in the past few months. That said, transportation to the event remains one of the most pressing and controversial topics. Discussion and criticism towards the event escalated when the ticket pricing for busing to MetLife Stadium was revealed. Average tickets […]
Month: April 2026
Why NYC’s Urban Forest Plan Should Be Replicated Across The US
An upcoming New York City environmental plan has the potential to do a lot of good, and if it works, more cities should adopt similar measures. Cities are notoriously known for their excessive use of concrete and asphalt, as well as their lack of green spaces. Despite the fact that NYC has Central Park, many […]
NYC Welcomes Its First Full-Scale Casino
A first-of-its-kind casino finally opens in New York City. Resorts World, owned by Malaysia-based company Genting, opened its doors in South Ozone Park on Tuesday, hosting over 1,200 new jobs. It’s one of three casino licenses Genting won over other giants in the gaming space, including Las Vegas Sands, Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, and more. […]
Sports Aren’t the Problem—Schools Making Them Mandatory Is
When I was in school, I remember having to play sports in class, and I hated it; it made the class almost unbearable. I remember having to play baseball, and I never wanted to pay attention, so I would just stand in the field and stare at the sky, hoping the ball wouldn’t come my […]
The Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Conspiracy Theories Just Are A Symptom Of The Current American Political Climate
An attack against the president, especially at an official event like the White House correspondents’ dinner, would typically have garnered significant outcry and concern from the American public. That said, horse after the incident occurred, instead of outcry, what the Trump administration saw was indifference and speculation from many within the public. While many within […]
Man beaten in NYPD arrest video, Timothy Brown files $100M claim
On April 14th, Timothy Brown was left feeling humiliated and traumatized after he was violently mistaken for an identity arrest. He filed a notice of claim seeking $100 million from New York City, alleging that the police used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights. Brown said he was beaten by two plainclothes NYPD detectives […]
Why Haven’t Youth Sports Gotten Congressional Support Similar To College Sports?
College sports have had a rise in congressional attention in recent years, unsurprisingly yet warranted due to how badly the industry has treated college athletes. That said, with all the focus on the college sports industry, lawmakers and the general population alike are overlooking the silent crisis within the youth sports industry. Youth sports are […]
Why Are Black NYC Residents At A Higher Risk Of Losing Their Homes?
New York City council member Chi Ossé’s arrest during an eviction protest has pushed a particular type of housing fraud into the public eye, and the surprising rate of black owners affected by it. Deed Theft is a type of fraud that has been plaguing homeowners for years, but the rate at which the black […]
Teen Shot on Subway in Queens
Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, a 15-year-old boy was shot on a subway train. According to police, the incident happened during the evening rush hour aboard a Manhattan-bound A train, near the 80th Street Station. Reports show that a fight seems to have gotten out of hand between 3 teenage boys, […]
Sports And Uniforms: Performing For the Male Gaze
In many aspects of our society, nothing is equal when it comes to gender and gender identity. And this depressing fact extends to sports as well. While I could discuss the inequity in the pay and wages gap between male and female athletes, another inequality plagues sports: uniforms. Take a look at the male uniforms […]
Why the Equality Act is Important to Individuals Who are LGBT+
As someone who is asexual, the Equality Act is a blessing. I get discriminated against by the general public, and as soon as I mention I am asexual, they either insult me or jump to conclusions about what it means. The act helps me be protected from people in the workplace and other public areas […]
A Beautiful Family: Beloved Deli Worker Shot and Killed in the East Village
On Saturday, April 25th, at Sal’s Deli and Grocery on Ave. B and East 13th st in the East Village, a deli worker was shot after a dispute with another man. The suspect was also wounded and is recovering at a hospital, but no arrests have been made. The deli was closed on Sunday, and […]
