Woman accused of dining and dashing in NYC required by judge to have a psychological assessment

There’s a lot happening with Pei Chong, the 34-year-old accused of dining and dashing. A Brooklyn judge mandated a psychiatric evaluation for her after her lawyer claimed she was unable to grasp the charges against her. During a recent hearing, attorney Henry DeCharles initiated a request for a mental health examination, known as a “730 […]
NYC comptroller calls for city pensions to withdraw $42bn mandate from BlackRock

NYC Finance Official Calls for Divestment from BlackRock New York City’s finance chief has urged three of the city’s largest pension funds to cut ties with BlackRock, which manages over $42 billion, in an effort to leverage their market power to combat climate change. City Auditor Brad Lander highlighted on Wednesday that BlackRock, along with […]
Famous NYC street recognized as one of the ‘most interesting in the world:’ ‘A character you can’t fake’

Orchard Street: A Hipster Haven Orchard Street is once again the talk of the town. Recently recognized as the coolest place in America—and even among the coolest spots worldwide—locals insist this trendy Lower East Side street has attracted celebrities for decades. Its blend of vintage charm and new-age creativity, featuring a dive bar, a tattoo […]
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander advises pension funds to sever connections with BlackRock

Brad Lander Calls for Pension Funds to Cut Ties with BlackRock As his term as New York City’s comptroller comes to an end, Brad Lander is urging three major pension funds to part ways with BlackRock. He argues that the world’s largest asset manager isn’t doing enough in the fight against climate change. Lander, who […]
Street takeover in NYC concludes with a car set on fire and a couple assaulted in a deliberate attack

Violent Street Takeover in Queens, NYC Recently released footage reveals the chaos following a violent street takeover in a Queens neighborhood over the weekend, where a car was set ablaze and a couple was attacked in what authorities deemed a “premeditated assault.” The incident unfolded around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, as a large group of […]
NYC schools consider eliminating thousands of landline phones

New York City Schools to Transition from Landlines to Online Systems The Department of Education (DOE) in New York City has announced plans to eliminate outdated landline phones in 1,800 schools. They will be looking for companies to help transition to a fully online communication system. According to DOE officials, “As our schools, cities, and […]
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of NYC may receive a 16% salary increase under a new plan.

Proposed Pay Increase for NYC Executives The potential pay of Zoran Mamdani, along with other executives in New York City, could see a significant rise due to a proposed 16% salary increase that city council members are aiming to pass shortly, as per various reports. A bill introduced by City Councilwoman Nantasha Williams (D-Queens) suggests […]
Jack Schlossberg seeks to increase federal security funding for places of worship after an anti-Israel mob attacks a synagogue in NYC.

Jack Schlossberg Pushes for Increased Security Funding for Places of Worship Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President Kennedy, is advocating for a significant increase in federal funding aimed at enhancing security at religious institutions following a protest that he labeled as violent outside a historic synagogue in Manhattan. At 32 years old, Schlossberg is campaigning […]
Treasury Secretary Bessent labels NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani as a leader of the Democratic Party

Scott Bessent Calls Zoran Mamdani the Leader of the Democratic Party Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed his views during a recent interview, asserting that the newly elected Mayor of New York City, Zoran Mamdani, has emerged as a prominent figure in the Democratic Party. Bessent mentioned to CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin that Mamdani ran an […]
NYC quietly delivers 16% pay raises to Zohran Mamdani as a surprise gesture

New York City Council Proposes Pay Raise As the new administration under Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani prepares to take charge, New York City’s elected officials may be the first to benefit from his affordability initiatives. According to recent reports, City Council members are advocating for a significant pay increase, and they intend to schedule a vote […]