Former New Yorkers share their complaints about NYC that drove them to move to Florida.
On Friday, a former New Yorker voiced frustrations about life in the Big Apple, explaining their decision to relocate to Florida. They highlighted a significant trend: a recent study indicates that over 150,000 residents left New York for Florida between 2018 and 2022, according to the nonpartisan Citizens’ Budget Committee (CBC). This outflow is part […]
Albany Democrats advocating for a bill that would allow the NYC Council to remove the mayor
A duo of left-leaning lawmakers in New York is advocating for new legislation that would empower city councils to remove current mayors from office more easily. The bill, introduced on Thursday by State Senator Jabari Blisport (D-Brooklyn) and Councilman Harvey Epstein (D-Manhattan), aims to alter the power structure of New York City’s “strong mayor” system, […]
Persistent heavy rain and flash flooding forecasted to soak NYC for several days
Looks like it’s time to prep for some heavy rain. New York City is in for four days of downpours, starting Saturday night. One can’t help but wonder if the city’s five rag bike tour participants are already bracing for another wet race. The rain is expected to kick off around 8 PM, accompanied by […]
NYC street poet gave up teaching to chase his dream: ‘Thankful every day’
Shana Roark is a poet—and she’s always been aware of it. This New York public school teacher chose to leave her job to chase her dream of being a poet. Now, she creates poems for strangers as they stroll through the city. At just 26, Roark has set up shop with a vintage 1969 Olivetti […]
Dogs in NYC are mimicking celebrity Met Gala outfits at this year’s Pet Gala.
These dog costumes are absolutely stunning. Louie, a Yorkie from Sunset Park, dressed up as LL Cool J in an outfit fit for a rap star. The 7-year-old dog is strutting his stuff for the upcoming 2025 Pet Gala on May 19. This ensemble was inspired by a well-known mural in the Lower East Side […]
Parents in NYC call for an examination of education council elections
The election process for the New York City Parent Education Council has encountered significant turmoil, with technical glitches, voting mistakes, and apparent breaches of campaign regulations causing confusion. Parents in District 1, covering the Lower East Side and East Village, were informed on Friday that some candidates were inadvertently excluded from the ballot. “We’re asking […]
AOC interrupted by screaming protester talking about Gaza ‘genocide’ at NYC town hall: ‘Shame on you’
Things took a chaotic turn at City Hall on Friday, led by Councillor Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. As she spoke, members of both sides, often referred to as the “squad,” faced backlash from protesters demanding action against what they called the “Gaza Genocide.” Ocasio-Cortez, who’s been speculated as a potential presidential candidate in 2028, was addressing constituents […]
Thief takes car from NYC mom who left it running with her 2-year-old son inside, child is rescued when alert officers stop the joyrider: police
A stranger was jumping on the back of a parked SUV in Brooklyn on Friday morning, where a woman was rushing with her 2-year-old son inside. The 32-year-old mother called 911, explaining that she had left the Nissan Pathfinder running with her child while she quickly went into a deli on Sutter Avenue, near Van […]
NYC criticized for choosing anti-Israel artist Kehlani for taxpayer-supported Central Park Pride concert
Many New Yorkers are expressing their anger over Central Park’s upcoming summer concert series that features an anti-Israel singer, happening just a week after Cornell University dropped her from a show. It seems to strike a nerve. The singer, Kelani, stirred controversy last spring when she posted a music video that opened with the phrase […]
Gun violence increases in NYC with rising temperatures, up over 50% last week: NYPD data
Gun violence in New York City has sharply increased, with reported gunfire rising more than 50% compared to the same time last year. In total, there were 23 shootings across the five boroughs since April 21, reflecting a 53% rise from 15 incidents during the same week in 2024. Interestingly, last Tuesday saw temperatures soar […]