Nassau County Executive accuses Hofstra University, Queens Casino developers of collusion
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has accused Hofstra University of collusion with Queens casino developers,...
Month: January 2024
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Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed—Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy by Fighting for Fair Housing
This week, we celebrate the life of one of our greatest American leaders, Dr. Martin...
3M commences disbursement of payments to veterans in $6bn earplug settlement
3M, the multinational conglomerate, has initiated the disbursement of $253 million in payments to over...
Biden administration proposes drastic cut in overdraft fees, aims for $3 limit
In a move aimed at curbing what President Joe Biden calls the “exploitation” of vulnerable...
Governor Hochul advocates stricter measures to combat fare evasion
Fare payments at the Sutphin Blvd–Archer Ave–JFK Airport Station have surged by 20% following the...
New York City mayor Eric Adams presents $109bn budget, eases fiscal concerns
Mayor Eric Adams, who had been issuing somber warnings about an impending fiscal crisis, unveiled...
City implements curfew at four migrant shelters amid rising concerns
In a response to growing concerns from both residents and leaders, the city of New...
Two NYPD officers wounded in Brooklyn shooting during response to domestic violence call
Two New York Police Department (NYPD) officers have been shot while responding to a domestic...
Trump wins Iowa, DeSantis claims second in first step towards third GOP presidential nomination
In a pivotal step toward securing the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump triumphed...
Hochul set to unveil ambitious $233bn budget proposal addressing migrant crisis
Governor Kathy Hochul has been poised to present her state budget proposal on Tuesday, revealing...
Dangerously cold temps blast much of US, keeping schools closed, flights grounded
Unrelenting frigid temperatures swept through the Rockies, Great Plains, and Midwest on Tuesday, with wind...
Joe Biden’s reelection campaign sets fundraising record, amasses $97m in 4th quarter
President Joe Biden’s bid for reelection has achieved a significant milestone, with the campaign reporting...
Adams secures $650K for legal defense fund amidst federal investigation
Mayor Eric Adams has successfully raised $650,000 for his legal defense fund, established just two...
UK Defense Secretary contemplates further action against Houthis in Yemen
In a press statement on Monday, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps disclosed that the United...
Biden administration issues ultimatum to Texas over blocking federal agents at U.S. border
The Biden administration has warned the state of Texas to cease obstructing federal Border Patrol...
Brooklyn Church, elected officials commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in inspiring ceremony
Elected officials and Brooklyn residents have converged at Alliance Tabernacle in a heartfelt gathering to...
Mother nature’s frigid grasp paralyzes nation, disrupting daily life, challenging resilience
A relentless Arctic blast has set to maintain its icy clench on the United States...
US climate envoy John Kerry announces departure from Biden administration
John Kerry, the United States’ special envoy on climate, is set to depart from the...
Volcanic eruption ravages Icelandic village, igniting homes in Grindavik
A new volcanic eruption has unleashed chaos near the Icelandic fishing port of Grindavik, resulting...
Frigid Iowa sets stage for intense Republican nomination race, tests Trump’s standing
In a dramatic kickoff to the Republican presidential nomination race, voters braved sub-zero temperatures on...
U.S. launches airstrike on Houthi rebels in Yemen
In the early hours of Saturday, American forces executed another airstrike on a Houthi-controlled site...
Supreme Court to deliberate starbucks Appeal in Memphis unionization dispute
The Supreme Court has announced its decision to hear an appeal lodged by Starbucks concerning...
‘Intense’ US blizzard blows Iowa caucus campaigning off course
A formidable blizzard, characterized by plunging temperatures, whipping winds, and substantial snowfall, has severely disrupted...
Mayor Adams announces reversal of education cuts in last-minute decision
Mayor Eric Adams declared the rescinding of certain cuts to the Department of Education, specifically...
DOJ seeks death penalty in federal prosecution of Buffalo mass shooter
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has declared its intent to pursue the death penalty in...
Biden faces backlash for unilateral Yemen strikes, igniting constitutional debate
A bipartisan wave of criticism has engulfed President Joe Biden for his decision to greenlight...
Archaeological breakthrough reveals vast network of lost ancient cities in Amazon
A groundbreaking discovery by a French-led team of archaeologists has unveiled the largest and oldest...
Signal issues briefly disrupt Amtrak, NJ transit services in, out of NYC
Early Friday morning, signal issues temporarily disrupted operations for both Amtrak and New Jersey Transit,...
IMF approves $4.7b aid package for Argentina amid economic crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finalized an agreement to unlock $4.7 billion as part...
Biden administration allocates $623m to expand nationwide EV charging infrastructure
In a significant move towards realizing President Joe Biden’s vision of deploying 500,000 electric vehicle...
Detainees on Rikers Island demand improved laundry services amidst unsanitary conditions
Rikers Island, a facility notorious for its violence and controversy, faces renewed scrutiny as concerns...
Hunter Biden to enter not guilty plea in Los Angeles federal tax charges hearing
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has decided to appear in a Los...
New York migrant surge takes center stage in Mayorkas impeachment hearing
In a pivotal move towards the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas,...
Chaos erupts among asylum seekers outside east village migrant center in NYC
A seemingly routine morning outside the re-intake center on East 7th Street turned chaotic when...
Australian-born Crown Princess Mary set to ascend Danish throne
Denmark’s beloved Australian-born Crown Princess Mary is poised to step into the role of queen,...
Presidential hopefuls Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis Spar in heated debate
In a final debate preceding the crucial 2024 presidential nominations, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis...
Republicans push for criminal contempt charges against Hunter Biden
Republicans have recommended criminal contempt charges against Hunter Biden for defying congressional subpoenas, setting the...
US securities regulators approves bitcoin exchange-traded funds
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a group of 11 bitcoin exchange-traded...
Taiwan braces for crucial elections
Taiwan is set to cast its votes on Saturday in a pivotal election to determine...
Global retailers navigate Red Sea attacks, resort to costly alternatives
Retailers worldwide are bracing for potential delays to their spring collections as they rush to...
