Mamdani’s main goal to improve NYC schools: ensure students attend classes
This week marks the return of students to schools in New York City, though the reality is a bit concerning: about one in three of them will miss at least 10% of the school year. Chronic absenteeism is a significant hurdle when it comes to educational success. Even if the Department of Education could claim […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Criticized for Commemorating ‘Democratic Socialists’ on Labor Day
New York City’s Mayor’s Labor Day Remarks Spark Debate On Labor Day, Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, highlighted “democratic socialists” in his message, claiming they led the inaugural Labor Day parade back in 1882. In his post, he noted that around 10,000 workers marched down Broadway in what he referred to as […]
NYC DSA spending $22K to relocate to larger, fancier offices
There’s quite a shift happening in the real estate scene! The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is moving out of its less-than-appealing Lower East Side headquarters and will now be paying $22,000 each month for two new office spaces in Midtown and Bed-Stuy. This change was announced by co-chair Grace […]
Officials caution about a potentially rabid fox wandering through this NYC borough.
Warning Issued Over Potential Rabid Fox in Staten Island There’s a fox potentially infected with rabies roaming free in a nature preserve on Staten Island, prompting officials to advise caution among visitors. The Mount Loretto Unique Area, a 241-acre nature preserve located on Staten Island’s south shore, has issued a safety alert after a visitor […]
Baseball fans in NYC attend 3 MLB games in 9 hours — here’s why they brought a change of clothes.
It was quite the baseball spectacle. New York baseball enthusiasts made a frantic journey across boroughs on Saturday, managing to watch three Major League games over nine hours, thanks to a peculiar scheduling quirk involving the Yankees and the Mets. This unique scenario had the Yankees hosting a day-night doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox […]
NYC principal states she is ‘too busy’ to provide details about harmful air around school
The principal of an elementary school located near Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal, which is known to be contaminated, recently told parents that her busy schedule sometimes prevents her from sharing vital information about the hazardous air quality in the school. During a virtual town hall meeting on Monday, Principal Rosa Amato, who has been leading PS […]
Popular NYC nightclub reveals ban on smart glasses
A ban on smart glasses is now in effect. Basement, an exclusive nightclub in Maspeth, Queens, known for its edgy vibe and rigorous entry standards, including a secret “vibe check,” is taking a strong stance against patrons wearing smart glasses. “Anyone bringing smart glasses into the venue, whether they’re wearing them or carrying them, will […]
One Vanderbilt surpasses the Empire State Building as the top observation deck in NYC
It seems there’s a new contender in town! One Vanderbilt’s Summit has surpassed the Empire State Building Observatory, which had held its title as the leading viewing deck in the city for 95 years, at least when it comes to revenue. For the first half of this year, just five years after its opening, Summit […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani expresses sadness over the death of a murder suspect in Rikers Island custody
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash from conservatives after expressing sorrow over the death of a man who was in custody while awaiting trial. On social media, Mamdani stated, “I am deeply saddened by the death of a New Yorker in City custody at a jail on Rikers Island early this morning.” The […]
Immigrant-owned businesses that challenged Mamdani supermarkets report receiving sanitation fines from NYC.
Recently, members of an immigrant business group, which has voiced opposition to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s initiatives for government-operated supermarkets, have started receiving fines from the city’s Sanitation Department. Some individuals believe this is retaliation for their activism. Diana Larrazabal, owner of Aroma D’ Angel, a flower and gift shop located at 304 E. 116th St., […]