I’m tired and stressed… Sorry to rock the boat by saying that, but that is really the honest truth. I will even say it again. I’m tired and stressed. And this moves past the general stress and anxiety of regular day life. Have you read what is going on in recent news lately? I mean […]
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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 […]
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
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 […]
Mamdani Makes Major Headway in Establishing His Safety Agency
As the new year approaches, the New York City mayoral election winner, Zohran Mamdani, has focused heavily on prepping his new administration for the road ahead. With many watchful eyes on the controversial progressive policies Mamdani hopes to implement, his plans for a Safety Agency have raised the most eyebrows. Recently, it seems that he […]
As Subway Surfing Claims More Lives, Officials Search for Solutions
Two young girls, believed to be 12 and 13, were found dead early Saturday from riding on top of a Brooklyn subway train, authorities say. This only furthered the concerns over the dangerous activity known as “subway surfing.” Police were called to the stop just after 3 a.m. where they discovered the teens unconscious and […]
Structural Scare: Chimney Collapses at NYC Public Housing, No Injuries
On Wednesday morning, part of a 20‑story public housing building in the Bronx collapsed after what officials say was likely a gas explosion. Fortunately, no one was found injured. It was just after 8 a.m. when part of the building at the Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven suddenly gave out. A whole corner basically ripped […]
FX The Bear Writer Gets Pulled Off of NYC Train
An incident on a New York City subway led to police escorting Alex O’Keefe, a onetime writer for the popular FX show The Bear, off its premises. O’Keefe, a black American, described on Instagram that while aboard a Metro-North train headed to Connecticut, a white woman complained about the way he was sitting. After he […]
Hearings For The NYC Freedom Plaza Casinos Kick Off
Public hearings opened for the proposed New York City casino projects yesterday, September 15th, 2025. These three hearings were to hear comments on the proposed Freedom Plaza and Resorts World NYC. These projects have been in the works for years. Following the hearings, attention has turned to the details of the Freedom Plaza proposal. The […]
Manhattan Institute Releases Updated Report On Mental Illness In NYC
An updated report from the Manhattan Institute revealed problems New York City faces with its mental illness crisis. The institute said this follows a 2018 report reviewing the city’s decade-long changes in programs for the seriously mentally ill. The city had previously changed how it treated the mentally ill through deinstitutionalization measures, which wouldn’t pressure […]
Recent Poll Shows Mamdani Maintaining Lead In NYC Mayor Race
Zorhan Mamdani shocked the world with his success during the Democratic Primary for the upcoming New York City Mayor race in June. Three months later, a recent poll has revealed that Mamdani’s favorability has held steady amongst the public, and may have even grown. According to Politico, the New York Times/Siena College’s poll revealed that […]
Waymo to Begin Testing of Autonomous Vehicles Within New York City
Waymo, a company that has its biggest focus on autonomous, self-driving vehicles, just received a permit from the New York Department of Transportation to begin testing of its vehicles within New York City as of recently. According to CNBC, “Waymo will start testing up to eight vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn through late September […]
