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Diddy trial live updates: Alleged victim ‘Mia’ takes the stand

Diddy trial live updates: Alleged victim ‘Mia’ takes the stand

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former assistant told the jury in his federal sex crimes trial that he physically, emotionally, and sexually abused her while she worked for him.  Combs was arrested in September 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution, but he has pleaded not guilty.  The woman testified under […]

ICE Detains High School Student at N.Y.C. Courthouse

ICE Detains High School Student at N.Y.C. Courthouse

A 20-year-old Venezuelan high school student has been detained at an N.Y.C. courthouse. The student showed up for a routine immigrant court date but was instead met with ICE agents.  The student, Dylan, fled Venezuela last year and turned himself in at the U.S. border in April 2024 through a Biden-era entry program. Dylan’s last […]

Suspect Charged with Murder after Israeli Couple Shot at ‘21 times’ near Jewish Museum

Suspect Charged with Murder after Israeli Couple Shot at ‘21 times’ near Jewish Museum

A suspect has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after two Israeli embassy staffers were fatally shot Wednesday night outside of the Lillian & Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum.  The Department of Justice is investigating the shooting as an act of terrorism and a hate crime, CNN reported. The victims, Sarah Milgram and […]

Stop Blaming Migrants: NYC’s Crisis is About Mismanagement, Not Asylum Seekers

Stop Blaming Migrants: NYC’s Crisis is About Mismanagement, Not Asylum Seekers

New York City is many things: lively, resilient, diverse, and a mecca for fashion and art. But as the city grapples with an influx of asylum seekers, it is becoming a scapegoating machine.  Headlines and politicians have focused on migrants as the center of the city’s financial and housing struggles. But this isn’t a migrant […]

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 […]

From the Garden to the Bronx: A Night to Remember in NY Sports

From the Garden to the Bronx: A Night to Remember in NY Sports

Friday marked a day when New York City felt united, despite the constant clashing between different sports fans.  I’m not a New York native, but I have even heard about the city’s long-time sports rivalries. And on Friday, it seemed like most of the city had something to celebrate, and to someone who isn’t that […]

Bodegas Deserve the Same Respect as Gourmet Markets

Bodegas Deserve the Same Respect as Gourmet Markets

Gourmet markets often receive praise for their curated selection and upscale ambiance, but they lack culture and familiarity. Bodegas on the other hand are flowing with culture and the feeling of closeness and family, yet they don’t get equal respect for their community role.  If you don’t know what a bodega is, it’s a small […]

The Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Crisis Is Already Here

The Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Crisis Is Already Here

The U.S. Supreme Court isn’t drifting toward crisis; it’s already there. With approval ratings at historic lows, ethics scandals clouding justices’ reputations, and a pattern of partisan rulings reshaping American life, public faith in the court has crumbled. The U.S. Supreme Court used to be a symbol of impartial justice, but recent polls and public […]

NJ Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Searching for Rides

NJ Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Searching for Rides

On May 16, 2025, NJ Transit train engineers went on strike for the first time in over 40 years, affecting approximately 350,000 New Jersey and New York City commuters.  AP News reported that the strike started a month after union members overwhelmingly rejected a labor agreement with management.  “We presented them the last proposal; they […]

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