Socialist House candidates supported by Mamdani plan to prevent $215M in NYC terrorism funds
Two left-leaning candidates, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are planning to make a socialist impact in Washington, D.C., potentially jeopardizing over $215 million in essential anti-terrorism funding for New York City, even before they’re officially elected. Darializa Avila-Chevalier and Claire Valdez, prominent candidates from the Democratic Socialists of America, are reportedly collaborating with members of […]
Man faces murder charges in the death of NYC mother, led from police station.
Man Charged with Murder of Washington Heights Mother A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection with the death of a Washington Heights mother who was brutally attacked in front of her 7-year-old daughter, according to police reports. Images show Tiliek Shamel Thompson being led away by detectives from the 33rd Precinct after facing […]
Firefighter at NYC 9/11 Memorial Delivers Strong Response to Pro-Palestinian Protester
Firefighter’s Outburst at 9/11 Memorial A firefighter vocally confronted a pro-Palestinian protester dressed as Elmo near the city’s 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero on Friday, using a barrage of expletives that reflected a big-city attitude. This fiery exchange, delivered with a recognizable regional accent, was recorded from two different perspectives and shared on social media […]
Silicon Valley parents believe it’s foolish for NYC to prohibit AI in schools: ‘We can’t confine children to the past’
Parents in Silicon Valley are scratching their heads over New York City’s recent ban on schoolchildren utilizing Artificial Intelligence, especially since they are quite fond of the technology. Many parents in the Bay Area are perfectly fine with their kids engaging with AI from a young age—provided it’s done appropriately. “You can’t make children live […]
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 […]