Almost half of students in New York state do not pass the math and English tests: data
According to recent data, nearly half of young New Yorkers are still struggling with standardized tests in math and English. The state Department of Education published its annual report card for students in grades 3 through 8, revealing that just 53% were deemed “proficient” in English. Math scores fared slightly better, with 57% achieving proficiency […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James questions the power of the acting US attorney
New York AG Challenges Authority in Trump Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James is questioning the authority of John Sarcone, the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, in relation to a Justice Department investigation concerning President Donald Trump and the National Rifle Association. This move is part of James’s effort […]
New York City’s top coffee shops are transforming into popular cocktail venues, featuring $15 drinks and lively crowds.
At 3 p.m. on a weekday at Day-Glow Cafe in Bushwick, barista Joshua Thierry leans over a coupe glass, his focus intense as he crafts a drink. The creation on his mind? Twin Peaks, a well-liked coffee cocktail. It resembles a Manhattan with cherry blossoms on top, contains a coffee kick yet is completely alcohol-free, […]
Arrest made in New York City for violent street takeover involving severe assault and vehicle fire
Arrest Made After Violent Road Incident in Queens Authorities in New York City have arrested a 19-year-old named Justin Aguilera following a violent road incident that was captured on camera. In the unsettling events, a couple was brutally assaulted, and a neighbor’s car was set ablaze by a group of reckless drivers. Aguilera is facing […]
New York City public school changes its image to distance itself from Trump’s actions on illegal immigration, according to a report.
School Rebrands to Steer Clear of Controversy A public school in Manhattan, commonly referred to as “ICE,” has informally changed its name this year. This shift aims to distance itself from associations with the controversial practices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the Trump presidency. The Institute for Collaborative Education now chooses to identify as […]
New York City’s incoming mayor Mamdani plans to stop clearing homeless encampments in January.
Mamdani Plans to Halt Homeless Camp Clearings New York Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani announced on Thursday his intention to stop the clearing of homeless camps once he takes office in January, which would mark a significant shift from the practices of the current administration led by Mayor Eric Adams. Speaking at a Manhattan event called Hot […]
Former New York Official Charged with Spying for China Claimed Hochul Was “More Compliant” Than Cuomo: Trial
A former New York state official, accused of acting as a spy for China, reportedly remarked that Governor Cathy Hochul was “much more compliant” than her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. The New York Post revealed these comments from Linda Sun, who convinced Hochul, then Cuomo’s deputy, to record a Lunar New Year video for the Chinese […]
DHS Spokesperson Criticizes Democratic Representative Daniel Goldman for Overlooking Migrant Offenders Let Go in New York City
DHS Official Criticizes Rep. Goldman Over Criminal Alien Release Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has called out Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-N.Y.) for what she perceives as negligence regarding the release of a convicted rapist into New York City by local authorities. In response to Goldman’s comments about New York […]
New York Times Criticizes U.S. Department of War for Press Guidelines
New York Times has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Army concerning reporting policies that have caused frustration among some journalists. The Department’s policy restricts journalists from entering the Pentagon unless they adhere to specific operational rules, as reported by Fox News. The outlet continued: The Times claims that the Pentagon’s policy […]
New York Times files lawsuit against Pentagon regarding media access policy
The New York Times Sues the Department of the Army The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Department of the Army regarding a recent policy that restricts press access to the Pentagon unless reporters comply with specific reporting guidelines. Filed on Thursday in Washington, D.C., the lawsuit lists the Times and its […]