Scranton plans to purchase Fidelity Bank branch near City Hall for $1.85 million.
Scranton Acquires Fidelity Bank Branch for City Hall Expansion Scranton has officially purchased the Fidelity Bank branch located on North Washington Avenue for $1.85 million, intending to expand City Hall next door. This news was shared by city officials earlier this week. The Scranton City Council is slated to vote on Tuesday regarding a resolution […]
Protesters against Israel interrupt Black Friday shoppers on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Anti-Israel Protesters Disrupt Black Friday Shopping on Fifth Avenue On Friday, a group of anti-Israel activists made a loud statement against Black Friday by interrupting shoppers at a luxury store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, resulting in the arrest of four individuals during this hectic shopping day. Around 70 demonstrators, many wearing keffiyeh, […]
New York City is among the least welcoming places for pet owners looking to rent.
Having a pet in New York City can be surprisingly expensive for renters. As of now, around 94 million households in the U.S. have at least one pet. By 2024, spending on pets in the country is expected to soar to about $152 billion. A study by RentCafe has ranked cities according to how pet-friendly […]
Record holder uses credit cards to create holiday magic at Garden City
Winter Magic at Garden City Center CRANSTON, R.I. — A holder of a Guinness World Record added some winter wonder to the Garden City Center, all thanks to a credit card. Brian Berg and his team crafted a unique vacation village display over three weeks, utilizing green and black Citizen credit cards along with adhesives. […]
Progressives react strongly to moderate Democrat Julie Menin possibly being the next City Council speaker, complaining she will undermine Zohran Mamdani.
Left-Handed New Yorkers React to Menin’s Expected City Council Leadership There’s a stir among progressive New Yorkers as many voice concerns online about Julie Menin, who is likely to become the next City Council president. They fear she might obstruct the agenda of Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, with a notable absence of congratulations from some progressive […]
Seven people injured in four hours of violence on Thanksgiving Eve across three boroughs in New York City, according to police.
On Thanksgiving Eve, seven individuals were shot across three boroughs in New York City within just four hours, according to police reports. The violence reportedly kicked off around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, with two teenagers fatally shot at the intersection of Fulton and Jay streets in downtown Brooklyn. An 18-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to […]
New York City ranks as the most ‘stressed-out’ city globally — which comes as no surprise to anyone
New York Topped the List of Most Stressful Cities Recently, New York City earned the title of the second-best city in the world from Resonance Consultancy, impressing experts with its vibrant cultural economy and extensive urban infrastructure projects. However, the Big Apple has lost its crown as the most stressful city on the globe. The […]
NYC teacher issues threat, warning to Jewish individuals in erratic messages to City College
Teacher Suspended After Online Threats A fifth-grade teacher from a private school in New York City has been suspended following a lengthy online outburst, where he warned the City University of New York that “none of you Jewish bastards are safe,” as announced by prosecutors and officials. Joshua Penn, 39, reportedly made threatening posts after […]
NYC comptroller calls for city pensions to withdraw $42bn mandate from BlackRock
NYC Finance Official Calls for Divestment from BlackRock New York City’s finance chief has urged three of the city’s largest pension funds to cut ties with BlackRock, which manages over $42 billion, in an effort to leverage their market power to combat climate change. City Auditor Brad Lander highlighted on Wednesday that BlackRock, along with […]
City Council pressures Mamdani for an unjustified salary increase
A recent attempt by the City Council to boost their salaries didn’t succeed due to strict wording in the city charter. So, they’ve shifted gears to a Plan B, which might not bode well for the new mayor during his initial days in office. City Councilwoman Nantasha Williams (D-Queens) expressed her desire for a vote […]