Star student with 100 GPA denied admission to dream school because of NYC’s ‘subjective’ lottery system
Four published books, a debate trophy, perfect attendance and a 100 GPA weren’t enough to get a Queen’s eighth-grader into his dream high school. On March 7, 14-year-old Christina Raevsky learned she was not admitted to Townsend Harris High School in Flushing because of a lottery system that grouped her with students with perfect test […]
Over 1,000 migrants rush to NYC’s City Hall over false promises of work visas, green cards: Report
More than 1,000 immigrants flooded New York City Hall on Tuesday morning after hearing false rumors that some would receive work visas or green cards if they showed up. new york post report. A large gathering of immigrants took place at 10 a.m. hearing The title is “The Black Immigrant Experience in New York City.” […]
Hundreds of ballet dancers go on tippy toes simultaneously to break Guinness World Record at NYC’s Plaza Hotel
They remain wary of competition. Hundreds of young ballet dancers simultaneously sat on tiptoe and held the grueling pose for more than a minute, setting a new world record Wednesday at Manhattan’s Plaza Hotel. A total of 353 dancers from around the world held the position known as “en pointe,” beating the current Guinness World […]
‘The Vessel’ at NYC’s Hudson Yards to reopen 3 years after suicides forced closure
Vessel, a climbable sculpture that drew many tourists to Hudson Yards, a huge development on Manhattan’s west side, was forced to close in 2021 due to a spate of suicides, but will reopen to the public later this year with additional safety measures in place. do. The towering beehive-like attraction will have new steel mesh […]
I saved $1,700 eating leftover food from NYC’s top restaurants — what I got
Like many other New Yorkers, Hani Mahmoud loves eating out and trying new things, but in a city plagued by inflation and where everything seems overpriced, the Upper West… The cider is struggling not to go bankrupt from his love of food. And while it may seem like a 1950s pipe dream to be able […]
Greg Abbott says Eric Adams is ‘aiding and abetting’ border crisis with NYC’s sanctuary status: ‘Country is being invaded’
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott on Sunday accused New York City’s Democratic Mayor Eric Adams of “aiding and abetting” the Biden administration’s open borders policy by sacrificing the city. fox news digital report. Mr. Abbott was responding to Mr. Adams’ previous claims that the governor was “morally bankrupt” and using immigrants as “political pawns,” saying […]
NYC’s public Wi-Fi network nixes deal to bring TikTok to ‘every street corner’
New York City’s public Wi-Fi network closes on controversial deal with Chinese-owned TikTok to bring the service to “every street corner” amid a Post investigation and an intensified congressional pursuit of the app concluded. Partnership plan with technology company Intersection and link NYC TikTok’s “Out of Phone” service now extends its wildly popular mobile video […]
NYC’s eclipse forecast shapes up; Texas not so lucky
According to the weather forecast, the skies in the Northeast are likely to become brighter the moment they darken. Those hoping to catch a glimpse of Monday’s solar eclipse in New York City are in luck. That’s because forecasts are shaping up for this rare event. But a storm hitting Texas is likely to put […]
New Jersey pushes back on NYC’s $15 congestion toll: ‘You are not eliminating pollution; you are just displacing it’
New Jersey held oral arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit against New York state over $15 per day congestion fees for Manhattan commuters. The lawsuit alleges that the plan would impose an economic burden on New Jersey residents and fail to reduce pollution. WABC TV report. According to the complaint, the Federal Highway Administration approved New […]
Adams touts NYC’s ability to ‘manage’ migrant crisis, offers Abbott a free stay at migrant shelter during trip
Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday offered the Republican governor a free stay at an immigration facility during Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s visit to the Big Apple, highlighting how his city has handled the migrant crisis. He said he would like to see it. shelter. Adams’ comments came just before Abbott, who has […]