Tag: New York

Beloved New York Icon Makes Appearance in Super Bowl Halftime Show

Beloved New York Icon Makes Appearance in Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny’s halftime show during yesterday’s Super Bowl LX was full of symbolism and surprises, but something most viewers missed was an appearance by an iconic New Yorker. Owner of the Caribbean Social Club in Brooklyn, Maria Antonia Cay, better known as Toñita, can be seen serving Bad Bunny a drink during the show. Bad […]

New York Welcomes Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks

New York Welcomes Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks

The New York archdiocese is “among the largest in the nation, serving roughly 2.5 million Catholics”, and tomorrow it will have a new archbishop.  The Bishop of Joliet, Illinois, Ronald Hicks, has been named the archbishop-designate and will be officially installed on February 6, 2026.  Hicks will be replacing the previous archbishop, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, […]

Will the New York Giants’ New Coach be a Good Fit for the Team?

Will the New York Giants’ New Coach be a Good Fit for the Team?

The New York Giants have announced that John Harbaugh will be the team’s 21st head coach. Harbaugh was fired after a difficult season for the Ravens, who missed the playoffs with a record of 8-9. So what should New York Giants fans expect from the team’s new coach? Harbaugh has a strong record of success. […]

New Legislation to Protect Bodega Cats in New York

New Legislation to Protect Bodega Cats in New York

If you live in New York City, chances are you have seen a “bodega cat”, and even if you don’t live in NYC, these furry friends are trending all over social media. But what many don’t know is that these felines are more than just pets; they are coworkers.  The relationship between stores and cats […]

ICE Moves Forward with Plans for a Detention Center 50 Miles From NYC

ICE Moves Forward with Plans for a Detention Center 50 Miles From NYC

As of January 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security approves plans from ICE to open an immigration detention center in Chester, New York. The town is about 50 miles north of New York City, and just over an hour drive. This new facility will serve as a processing center for detained immigrants.’ Formerly a […]

NYC Celebrates National Bagel Day

NYC Celebrates National Bagel Day

Most food historians agree that bagels originated in Poland, created by Jewish communities. The circular shape was said to “symbolize continuity and good fortune, making [bagels] a popular gift for new mothers”. It didn’t take long for these baked goods to become household staples. In the late 1800s, Jewish immigrants from Poland and Ukraine began […]

A Look at the First Two Weeks with Mayor Mamdani

A Look at the First Two Weeks with Mayor Mamdani

Winning with over 565,000 votes, Mamdani took the New York mayoral election by storm with his ambitious plans and focus on making NYC affordable for all. It has been just two weeks since Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor. What has he been able to accomplish in that time? Mamdani wasted no time after […]

New York Nurses Go on Strike

New York Nurses Go on Strike

Nearly 15,000 nurses will go on strike this morning, according to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). Nurses voted to authorize this strike last month if an agreement was not met over this past weekend. NYSNA says that the strike includes nurses from medical centers in Manhattan and the Bronx that are operated by […]

1965 Cold Case Solved: “Torso Killer” Admits to Murder of 18-year-old NJ Nursing Student

1965 Cold Case Solved: “Torso Killer” Admits to Murder of 18-year-old NJ Nursing Student

A six-decade-old cold case has finally been solved. Fair Lawn Police released a statement on Tuesday confirming that notorious “Torso Killer” Richard Cottingham confessed to murdering Alys Eberhardt in September of 1965.   The body of the 18-year-old nursing student was found in her home by her father. She had been repeatedly stabbed and bludgeoned. Early […]

Protests and Rallies Follow Nicolás Maduro’s Capture

Protests and Rallies Follow Nicolás Maduro’s Capture

Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, was captured by the United States government on January 3, 2026. He has been held in New York City since landing on United States soil. Since his capture, we have seen two different groups outside the courthouse–those who disagree with his capture, and those celebrating the criminal charges being brought […]

New York’s Green Light Law Remains in Place

New York’s Green Light Law Remains in Place

In June 2019, New York passed the “Green Light” law, which took effect on December 19, 2019. This law protects undocumented immigrants by allowing them to obtain a driver’s license without requiring proof of U.S. citizenship. With this law, immigrants have been able to obtain a license, allowing them to find work and move forward […]

Family Mourns Trevor Samuels After Fatal Moped Crash in Queens

A 68-year-old man named Trevor Samuels died Friday after being hit by a moped rider while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk in Jamaica, Queens. Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of 93rd Avenue and 168th Street. The driver of the moped, 26-year-old Yunior Rodriguez Buleje, stayed at the scene and was […]

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