Raw sewage leaks into a Queens bay from a damaged pipe, but locals swim there regardless after the city’s warning doesn’t reach them.

Last month, a significant amount of raw sewage—around 7,100 gallons—spilled into a popular swimming area in College Point, causing frustration among locals who felt they weren’t properly warned about the hazard. On April 23, sewage poured into Flushing Bay after pipes at the nearby Tallman Island wastewater facility broke. Instead of holding press conferences or […]

“I Won’t Back Down”: Dem Rep Takes Control of Hearing When Scott Bessent Doesn’t Provide the Response She Desired

Ohio Democrat Joyce Beatty interrupted Wednesday’s hearing for over two minutes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent indicated his staff would follow up regarding her inquiries about putting abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. In 2016, former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had announced that Tubman would replace President Andrew Jackson on the bill. Although Beatty’s […]

It doesn’t need to reach this point.

Child Welfare Issues in NYC Jahmeik Modlin tragically died in his Harlem apartment under horrific circumstances. His parents reportedly locked away food for up to two years, leading to severe malnutrition; he weighed only 19 pounds at the time of his death. “The ACS failed these kids,” said Jahmeik’s aunt, Nisha Ragsdale. “They could have […]

Brooklyn Beckham doesn’t join his father’s 50th birthday party.

Over the weekend, friends and family came together to celebrate David Beckham’s 50th birthday, but there was one notable absence: his son, Brooklyn Beckham. Victoria Beckham shared a series of photos on social media that showcased the festivities, which included intimate dinners and a trip to Paris. In her posts, she expressed love for her […]

WNBA union director Terri Jackson doesn’t rule out work stoppage

Terry Jackson, executive director of the Women's National Basketball Players Association, said Thursday that the union had pledged to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement “as long as it takes” and did not rule out a potential job suspension. “For women's sports, especially women's basketball, especially for us, there's no better moment than it is,” […]