Citibank faces penalties and must pay New York City $3.5 million for suspected fraud.
Citibank Ordered to Compensate Stroke Victim Citibank is facing a nearly $3.5 million payment obligation to an 80-year-old stroke victim from Queens after neglecting clear signs of fraud in her account and hiding evidence in a trial related to the case. A ruling from Queens Supreme Court Justice Bernice Segal on December 19 resulted in […]
Mayor Mamdani of New York City signs an executive order to establish the Office of Mass Engagement.
New York City Mayor Launches Public Engagement Office On Friday, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced his first executive order, which is intended to address the fallout from former Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment and to establish a new City Hall that encourages citizen participation in decision-making. “As the newly appointed mayor, my first order […]
20,000 nurses in New York City threaten to strike in 10 days if their pay increase requests are not fulfilled
Nurses in New York City Threaten Major Strike Nurses in New York City are on the verge of launching what could be the largest strike in the city’s history. This announcement comes as they navigate a tense contract dispute with over a dozen hospitals. The New York State Nurses Association has warned hospitals that if […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues housing executive orders on his first day
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani Takes Office At midnight, Zoran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor, followed by a public ceremony just a few hours later. He wasted no time on his first day, announcing plans to enact an executive order aimed at holding landlords and housing developers accountable. This action […]
Portland Memo Advises City Officials to Document ICE Agents and Contact ‘MigraWatch’ Activists for Assistance
Portland Officials Advised to Engage Activist Groups During ICE Encounters A memo from November, obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation, reveals that city officials in Portland, Oregon, are being urged to seek assistance from activist groups when they encounter Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The memo emphasizes the need to record interactions for […]
Zohran Mamdani officially takes office as NYC mayor in late-night event at Old City Hall.
New York City Prepares for Mayor Mamdani’s Inauguration New York City’s newly elected socialist mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has officially taken office in a midnight swearing-in ceremony conducted by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The event occurred early Thursday at Old City Hall Station, a historic, decommissioned metro station, with Mamdani’s family present. His […]
Zohran Mamdani takes office as the 112th mayor of New York City
Zoran Mamdani Begins Tenure as NYC Mayor There’s a new wave in New York City. Zoran Mamdani, a socialist legislator from Queens, was officially sworn in as the city’s 112th mayor shortly after the new year began, marking a significant shift in leadership. The 34-year-old took the oath during a ceremony held at an old, […]
NYC horse carriages need city vet inspections or risk losing their license: last-minute order from Adams
The city has taken a firm stance. In an executive order signed by Mayor Eric Adams just before the transition to his successor, Zoran Mamdani, horse-drawn carriage drivers in New York City will now be required to have their horses examined by a veterinarian hired by the city. This initiative aims to check for potential […]
Food52, a popular New York City food company, has shut down while a competitor seeks to acquire it.
Food52 Files for Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles It seems like things have really taken a turn for the worse. Food52 Inc., the popular food and home decor company based in Brooklyn, has filed for bankruptcy protection this week after laying off numerous employees earlier in the month. This 16-year-old company lost its funding when its […]
Reflecting on 2 past NYC mayors who created significant turmoil — as inexperienced Mamdani begins at City Hall
New York’s Future Under Mayor Mandani As New York faces a daunting journey under Mayor Zoran Mandani, who seems intent on dismantling the very policies that have kept the city stable, it’s worth reflecting on the crises that have marked its past, especially those stemming from prior leadership. Over the last five decades, various challenges—including […]