Educator of the year taken into custody for suspected child sex offenses, then arrested again on related charges shortly after.
A former Teacher of the Year from Louisiana has been arrested on allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, and this is her second arrest in just a week. Christie Elizabeth Dunbar Oster, 38, had been teaching at Broussard Middle School in Lafayette. Last September, she was celebrated as the Teacher of the Year by […]
Educator of the Year accused of inappropriate conduct with minors
A Louisiana teacher, who was named Teacher of the Year, has been rearrested following allegations of inappropriate conduct with a former student. Christy Oster, 38, previously faced charges of sexual knowledge of a juvenile and lewd acts against a juvenile, leading to a bond set at $50,000. Recently, she was arrested again on new charges […]
NYC Council Speaker promises outdoor dining plan will return for the whole year
Year-Round Outdoor Dining Returns to NYC There’s a renewed sense of optimism for New York City’s dining scene. City Council President Julie Menin announced on Wednesday plans to revive outdoor dining year-round, a program that many restaurants had abandoned in 2025 largely due to high costs and the complex approval process. “This is significant. We […]
Hochul discloses the amount she spent on NYC congestion pricing tolls last year.
Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Payments Revealed ALBANY – Governor Cathy Hochul’s office disclosed on Wednesday how much it has been contributing to New York City’s congestion pricing after inquiries from the Post regarding its agreement with the MTA. According to an announcement from her office, the state police collected about $1,019 in congestion fees for […]
Charter school in NYC to operate every day of the week throughout the year — a possible first for the state and the country
New Charter School to Operate Extended Hours in the Bronx A new charter school in the South Bronx is set to operate 12 hours a day, seven days a week, potentially marking a first for both the state and possibly the entire country. Stralive, which will cater to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, is […]
USWNT and Bay FC Keeper Jordan Silkowitz: “[I] really considered quitting soccer a year ago.”
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Jordan Silkowitz’s Journey to Bay FC’s Starting Goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz’s rise to becoming the starting goalkeeper for Bay FC and her debut in international play is quite an interesting story. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Silkowitz describes her beginning in soccer as emerging from “the middle of nowhere.” At 25, she was picked 18th overall by […]
I’m 61. My wife and I have saved $1 million and will receive $14,000 monthly in pensions. We own three homes but won’t pay them off for another 28 years. Is retirement possible for me next year?
There’s a 61-year-old planning to retire at 62, receiving $3,375 monthly from a pension and $2,515 from Social Security, with a sizable $1 million in a 401(k). His wife, 68, has been retired for seven years with a lifetime pension of $10,000 per month. They own three homes, including two in California. Their Texas home […]
Trump Managed Significant Decrease in D.C. Murders Compared to Last Year in January
Drop in Homicides in Washington, D.C. for January 2026 Washington, D.C. experienced a notable decline in homicides in January 2026 compared to the previous year. This shift is attributed to the actions taken by President Trump who established the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force and intensified law enforcement efforts. According to a recent report, […]
Unusual Groundhog Day celebration in NYC featuring Curtis Sliwa attracts many hipsters and protesters – with a potential change for next year
Groundhog Finds New Home in Brooklyn This past Saturday, a Pennsylvania groundhog, known as Wolfgang, made a splash in Brooklyn. He was the center of attention in McCarren Park, where he spotted his shadow in front of a lively crowd of hipsters, delivering the weather forecast directly to Curtis Sliwa, a former mayoral candidate. Sliwa […]
A look at Kiyan Anthony’s inconsistent first year at Syracuse
Kiyan Anthony’s Freshman Season at Syracuse Kiyan Anthony stepped into the Syracuse basketball scene with high expectations, but many of those remain unaddressed. The son of the renowned Carmelo Anthony has faced challenges during his freshman year, prompting discussions about his future in the sport. ESPN’s Terrence Oglesby and Seth Greenberg noted that while Anthony […]