New York City council member Chi Ossé’s arrest during an eviction protest has pushed a particular type of housing fraud into the public eye, and the surprising rate of black owners affected by it. Deed Theft is a type of fraud that has been plaguing homeowners for years, but the rate at which the black […]
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Teen Shot on Subway in Queens
Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, a 15-year-old boy was shot on a subway train. According to police, the incident happened during the evening rush hour aboard a Manhattan-bound A train, near the 80th Street Station. Reports show that a fight seems to have gotten out of hand between 3 teenage boys, […]
NYC Bathroom Shortage Leaves Many Skeptical Of City’s World Cup Readiness
The 2026 World Cup is seeing many of its matches in stadiums across North America. New York City is one of the many places that has been ramping up preparations to handle the upcoming local and international crowds. However, public bathrooms have risen to be one of the most concerning issues leading up to the […]
The Gateway Tunnel Project Disruptions Is A Major Example Of Why Major US Infrastructure Is So Far Behind
New York City’s Gateway Tunnel Project, officially known as the Hudson Tunnel Project, is likely one of the most important construction projects in that area’s recent history. When completed, nine miles of new track will be completed alongside a new tunnel from NJ to Penn Station. It’s an expensive but necessary answer to the massive […]
Self Love Tips
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 […]
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 […]
