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Playwrights Horizons Are Being Sued for Racial Discrimination

Playwrights Horizons Are Being Sued for Racial Discrimination

Recently, Kevin Lynch, a musician and theater enthusiast, filed a class action lawsuit against Playwrights Horizons for allegedly charging prices for tickets based on the color of one’s skin, making it more expensive to buy a ticket if you are not part of a certain demographic. The issue arose from a performance on November 6th, […]

New York Signs Law to Put Warning Labels on Social Media

New York Signs Law to Put Warning Labels on Social Media

Recently, New York lawmakers have proposed the Responsible AI Safety and Education Act, which was signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul. This act requires social media sites such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram to display warning labels to minors regarding the addictive design of the platform.   Besides the social media warning labels, the […]

Today, The Epstein Files are Set to be Fully Released

Today, The Epstein Files are Set to be Fully Released

On November 19th, 2025, the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, after successfully passing through the House and Senate. The Transparency Act requires the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records, communications, documents, and other materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and associates within 30 days […]

Rob Reiner’s Son Charged with Two Counts of 1st Degree Murder

Rob Reiner’s Son Charged with Two Counts of 1st Degree Murder

On December 14th, Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home with multiple stab wounds. They were discovered by their youngest child, Romy, who reported the murders to the police. Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, was arrested that same day. He, not resisting […]

Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Law to Modernize Liquor Sales

Governor Kathy Hochul Signs Law to Modernize Liquor Sales

In a recent decision, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law that will change how small businesses procure their liquor. The law was signed today, December 12th, and will take effect 90 days later, on March 12th, 2026. According to Marianne Buttenschon, who is an assemblywoman who co-sponsored the legislation: “Previously, when […]

Actor in ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Killed by SUV Driver

Actor in ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Killed by SUV Driver

Last Monday, December 8th, Wendy Davis, also known by their stage name Wenne Alton Davis, was struck by an SUV driver while crossing an intersection in Midtown Manhattan. According to the police report, the police responded to a call at 8:54 p.m. on Monday that a resident of Forest Hills, Wendy Davis, had been hit […]

Zohran Mamdani is Moving into The Gracie Mansion

Zohran Mamdani is Moving into The Gracie Mansion

Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor-Elect of New York City, has decided to live in the Gracie Mansion. The mansion located in Manhattan was the home of several previous mayors, dating back to 1799 when it was constructed. Mamdani announced his decision to relocate to the mansion on social media with the following statement: “This decision came […]

Arrest at JFK Airport Due to Potential Connection to Bombing Case

Arrest at JFK Airport Due to Potential Connection to Bombing Case

Daniel Park, a 32-year-old man, was arrested Tuesday night at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The man is allegedly tied to the bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, last month. Park, according to authorities, traveled to Poland four days after the bombing and was deported back to the United States, upon which […]

Bronx Student Arrested: NYC Takes Action Against ICE

Bronx Student Arrested: NYC Takes Action Against ICE

New York City has claimed that a 20-year-old Bronx public school student Dylan LopezContreras, who was arrested two weeks ago at his immigration court hearing for asylum, is being detained without cause and is taking legal action against ICE. The arrest and many like it by ICE as of late has led to several protests […]

New York considering four-day workweek pilot programs

New York considering four-day workweek pilot programs

Have you ever thought working five days in a row was just too much? Have you ever wanted a day between Saturday and Sunday to rest because two days of rest are just not enough? Well, for New York City, employees are getting closer to a shorter workweek than ever.  Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, representing […]

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