Former DE Shaw trader requests New York court to dismiss contracts that ‘silence’ workers

A former executive from DE Shaw has urged New York’s courts to look into certain employment contracts prevalent in highly lucrative hedge funds. Dan Mickalou, who secured a $52 million arbitration payout in 2022 for loss of reputation after a notable exit from the firm in 2018, is asking the Court of Appeal to scrutinize […]
Four people, including two teenagers, face charges in a New York City gang shooting that resulted in one death and left a 17-year-old fighting for survival.

Four Charged in Bronx Shooting Incident In a shooting incident on Saturday night, four individuals, including two teenagers, face murder charges. The shooting resulted in one fatality, and a 17-year-old girl is currently fighting for her life. Prosecutors announced that Robert Royal, 25, and Daeven Reyes, 20, were arrested on Monday at Bronx Crown Court. […]
Daniel is officially appointed as the honorary deputy mayor of New York City

Daniel Appointed Honorary Vice Mayor of Public Safety in New York City In a notable turn of events, a 13-year-old named Daniel, who previously made headlines as an honorary Secret Service agent after being sworn in by President Donald Trump, has now taken on the role of deputy mayor of public safety in New York […]
New York State abandons its Native American logo regulations in a hidden agreement with a Long Island school.

New York has decided to retract its regulations that prohibited Native American logos in public schools, as well as policies that sought to make a secret arrangement with a district in Long Island revealed by the Post. Critics are now referring to a potential “T-birds” rebranding—a shorter version of what seems to be a previously […]
New York City experiences a 12% decrease in shoplifting as the state’s measures against retail theft begin to take effect.

New York City Sees Decrease in Shoplifting New York City’s shoplifting incidents have decreased by 12%, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. During a speech at a Harlem street corner, she highlighted a 12% drop in retail theft year-over-year in the city, with a statewide reduction of 5% as well. “The communities I’ve […]
Fleur Sohtz is set to be the first woman from New York City to finish the open water swim Triple Crown.

Gotham Native Aims for Mermaid Crown A brave swimmer from New York is gearing up for a challenging swim in the shark-filled waters of the British Channel, a distance of 21 miles. It’s a noteworthy endeavor and shows the adventurous spirit of this city. “I cry. I often cry at the end of my swims, […]
Mamdani’s approach to tribal socialism is set to fail in New York.

Analysis of Zoran Mamdani’s Mayoral Victory Zoran Mamdani’s surprising win in the recent Democratic primary for New York City mayor has stirred excitement among progressives, though there’s also hesitance from moderates and city residents concerned about the intersections of racial politics and his collectivist views. Some are pondering whether this volatile mix could spell trouble […]
New York City restaurant owner faces ridicule from impolite customer about accent in viral TikTok

The owner of a restaurant in New York City, originally from Georgia, faced harsh criticism from a customer over her accent in a video that went viral. Mariam, who runs Mamari NYC, shared a troubling exchange on TikTok last week, revealing the difficulties she faced while communicating with patrons. At just 25 years old, she […]
New York worries about Trump’s cashless bail executive order as Hochul criticizes the administration for funding threats

New York Leaders Respond to Trump’s Cashless Bail Executive Order For now, they’re taking a step back. On Monday, New York officials opted for a cautious approach regarding President Trump’s executive order aimed at eliminating cashless bail. Following Trump’s directive, Attorney General Pam Bondi compiled a list of states and localities over the next 30 […]
New York Male Model Stabbed While Defending Women From Assault in Germany

Stabbing Incident Involving New York Model The New York Post reported that a male model from New York was stabbed on Sunday. John Rudat, a 21-year-old, sustained a knife wound to his face while attempting to help two women, according to various sources. His brother’s girlfriend organized a GoFundMe supporting Rudat’s recovery; he works as […]