Instacart files lawsuit against NYC over employee compensation and tipping regulations that could harm the business.
On Tuesday, Instacart filed a lawsuit against New York City, aiming to prevent the implementation of five laws that would impact grocery delivery services. This includes regulations on minimum pay for app-based workers and requirements for transparency regarding tips. Instacart’s complaint, lodged in a federal court in Manhattan, points out that, while federal law restricts […]
Mamdani, the new mayor of NYC, deflects Schumer questions with a joke about his dad.
New York’s Incoming Mayor Comments on Chuck Schumer Zoran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, recently shared a light moment in an interview, highlighting how much he resembles his father. However, when pressed about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, he sidestepped giving a clear opinion on whether Schumer should resign. On a […]
‘Christmas Tree Law’ prohibits sidewalk sales in NYC before a certain date, yet early sales continue to thrive
Even before Thanksgiving, a significant number of Christmas tree vendors began appearing throughout New York City, flouting a seldom-enforced city law. This law, established back in 1938, forbids the sale of trees on sidewalks until December. Despite the ruling, various vendors have been selling spruce, balsam, and fir trees in considerable amounts across the city […]
Winter mix expected for morning commute in NYC area, but conditions may worsen by evening
Severe Weather Expected from Nor’easter A nor’easter is set to hit the metropolitan area Tuesday morning, bringing winter-like rain that could make commutes challenging. However, meteorologists suggest the worst conditions may arise during the evening rush hour. From New York to Pennsylvania and Maine, road conditions are expected to be tough due to a blast […]
Exclusive | Beyond the mafia — ruthless Christmas tree vendors face genuine turf wars in NYC
Christmas Trees in New York City: A Unique Industry Selling Christmas trees in NYC is pretty straightforward, or at least it seems that way. However, the trees that stand tall in Manhattan apartments or Brooklyn brownstones don’t exactly come with a budget-friendly price tag. Interestingly, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than most […]
Manhattan’s US attorney plans to focus on NYC housing projects and advises Mamdani to refrain from challenging the NYPD.
Efforts to Combat Crime in NYC Housing Projects Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton expressed on Sunday his intent to tackle crime in housing projects and cautioned Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani against reducing the NYPD’s preventive measures. Clayton, appointed by Trump, highlighted that federal authorities often address local crime and corruption due to stricter federal laws compared […]
Protesters against ICE detained following confrontation with NYC police
On Saturday, protesters opposing ICE were filmed hurling trash cans and debris at police officers near a government building in New York City, leading to multiple arrests, according to police. This confrontation unfolds during a sustained effort to address illegal immigration in Chinatown, where demonstrations have been ongoing for over a month. Officers arrived at […]
Union seeks to track down ‘suspect’ who attacked ‘Scabby’ outside Babbo in NYC
Union Seeks Accountability for Inflatable Rat Attack A union representing hospitality workers, Unite Here Local 25, is determined to uncover the identity of the individual who attacked Scabby, an inflatable rat, during a protest aimed at the grand reopening of the Greenwich Village restaurant Babbo on October 27. The union has filed a request in […]
Mother of NJ teenager fatally injured outside NYC ax-throwing venue attributes his death to alcohol and poor security.
According to recent court documents, the mother of Rocco Rodden, a New Jersey high school football player fatally stabbed in 2023, attributes his death to excessive alcohol consumption and insufficient security measures at a New York City ax-throwing bar. On November 23, 2023, a Long Island resident, Gianluca Bordone, stabbed 17-year-old Rodden in the heart […]
Confront the reality of the dramatic decrease in public-school enrollment in NYC
Enrollment in New York City’s public schools has decreased by 2% this year, and it’s likely to keep falling. However, it’s probable that many of our political leaders will simply deny this reality. There has been a long-term drop in enrollment within the Department of Education’s system, largely due to declining birth rates in urban […]