On Monday state officials proposed eliminating credit-based diploma requirements at a Board of Regents meeting. They announced that high school graduates in New York could soon start receiving a new type of diploma, one that reflects their skills and knowledge rather than the number of credits they’ve earned. The New...
New York City residents and transportation advocates are calling for a cap on NYC’s Citi Bike Rate. This comes after Citi Bike’s popularity skyrocketed in the past few years, with nearly 200,000 daily rides in June 2026 alone, according to rideshare company Lyft, which runs the bike program. The program...
On Thursday, State Senators introduced a bill that would ban New York school districts from using humanoid robots in classroom instruction. This is a first-of-its-kind proposal that came in response to a New York Focus report about a Western New York school district’s plan to use one as a teaching...
This year’s weather going into the fall is set to be another record-breaker, due to the super El Niño. Already, this summer has seen record-breaking heatwaves, causing power outages, heat-related deaths, and devastating wildfires. That said, while nothing is set in stone, projections for this upcoming winter are already suggesting...
After more than a decade, Amtrak is celebrating the halfway point of the East River tunnel restoration project, after it was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy. East River Tunnel Line 2 is one of the busiest rail links in the Northern corridor and Amtrak is marking the milestone with a...
A New York City chef is turning heads after he turned his tiny two-seater Smart Car’s trunk into a curbside pizzeria, and serving customers on the go. CNN’s Jeremy Roth reported that Bradley Avelo makes pizzas in the trunk and uses portable generators for power, which draws attention to his...
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a 2,000-Broadway-ticket lottery for the city’s high schoolers on Thursday morning. The program is in partnership with the Theatre Development Fund (TDF). It is part of the Mamdani administration’s goal to connect young New Yorkers with easily accessible programming around the city. Seven...
New Jersey is taking measures to protect children from online harm as the typical teen spends 35 hours a week on social media platforms, which is the equivalent of a full-time job. Gov Mikie Sherril signed the “New Jersey Kids Code Act,” which will force platforms to make children’s accounts...
A first-of-its-kind measure to combat extreme heat on subway platforms for the US was announced by New York City Mayor Mamdani and New York Governor Hochul on Monday. The new measure, in partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), is set to study ways of combating extreme summer heat on...
Small businesses in New York continue to face challenges in 2026. High operating costs, regulations, and economic uncertainty are making it harder for some businesses to stay profitable. One major problem is the cost of running a business, especially in this economy. Rent, insurance, utilities, supplies, and employee costs can...
For 12 years, Harley Langberg’s passion has been being in a kitchen. His day begins at 4 a.m., while his family is asleep and the sun has yet to rise is when Langberg says he works his best. He takes out some apples and nectarines, mashed potatoes are shaped into...
The increase in New York City transit fares has become an important issue for many commuters and residents who rely on transit. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) raised the base subway and local bus fare from $2.90 to $3.00, making daily travel more expensive for millions of riders, even if...
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