Tag: New York

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 […]

Press Freedom Tested: Times Lawsuit Targets Pentagon Media Rules

Press Freedom Tested: Times Lawsuit Targets Pentagon Media Rules

The New York Times filed a lawsuit Thursday against the United States Department of Defense and its head, Pete Hegseth, arguing that recent rules on press access go against the Constitution. The rules demand that journalists promise not to gather information from government sources unless they receive official approval, even if the information is not […]

Police Capture Man Accused of Attacking NYU Student Near Campus

Police Capture Man Accused of Attacking NYU Student Near Campus

A man, 45-year-old James Rizzo, has been arrested and charged after a shocking, random attack on a student, Amelia Lewis, from New York University (NYU) in Greenwich Village, New York.  According to police, the incident happened Monday morning in front of 735 Broadway as the 20-year-old woman walked to class. The suspect suddenly approached her, […]

Long Island Ballerina Killed by Ex in Failed Murder Suicide, Police Say

Long Island Ballerina Killed by Ex in Failed Murder Suicide, Police Say

The Long Island community is left devastated after a young ballerina, Emily Finn, was shot dead in what police describe as a failed murder-suicide committed by her ex-boyfriend, Austin Lynch. The tragedy took place on Wednesday, November 26, shortly after 11:00 a.m.  Eastern Long Island authorities said 18-year-old Finn had visited the home to return […]

Never Count Them Out: Jets’ Perseverance Shines in 27–24 Win

Never Count Them Out: Jets’ Perseverance Shines in 27–24 Win

The New York Jets won against the Atlanta Falcons 27 to 24 yesterday, and this win really showed the team’s perseverance. It wasn’t a perfect game by any means; there were a lot of mistakes made on both sides. It also wasn’t a fancy one to write home about either. Still, it was a game […]

NYPD Detains Protesters During Anti ICE Rally in Lower Manhattan

NYPD Detains Protesters During Anti ICE Rally in Lower Manhattan

On Saturday afternoon in Lower Manhattan, several protesters were taken into custody by the New York City Police Department after a demonstration outside a parking garage near Centre and Howard Streets. The protesters had come together to block access to a facility used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying they wanted to prevent a […]

Manhattan Day Care Already Investigated for Abuse Faces New Safety Incident

A Manhattan day care center is drawing new concern after a serious safety mistake. Bright Horizons at Columbus Circle says that on October 27, a staff member accidentally filled a water pitcher with a diluted cleaning solution instead of fresh drinking water.  Parents report that the contaminated water was then served to children during snack […]

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