Large ‘No Kings’ demonstrations take over New York City and other parts of the US during the celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday
In cities like New York, tens of thousands of left-handed “king” protesters filled the streets on what they called “rebellious days,” coinciding with a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, DC, which some viewed as an indirect protest against President Trump. According to police reports, there were no major incidents or […]
Two golfers from the New York area qualify for the US Open after a short wait
Local Golfers Face Tough Challenges at Oakmont OAKMONT, Pa. – Ryan McCormick and James Nicholas, the local hopes, both survived the open qualifiers and were preparing for the weekend at Oakmont. On Friday, they faced the same critical putt on hole 18, both needing to make it to stay in contention. With about 15 feet […]
How does the ranked-choice voting system in New York City function?
New Yorkers will be able to pick up to five candidates in the upcoming mayoral primary on June 24, thanks to ranked choice voting. Early voting starts on June 14 and runs through June 22. This ranked choice voting system was first introduced in the 2021 mayoral election, so some voters may find it’s worth […]
Prosecutors in New York to Retry Harvey Weinstein for Rape After His Conviction and Jury Foreperson Threats
Harvey Weinstein’s Legal Challenges Continue On June 12, a New York Supreme Court judge announced that former film producer Harvey Weinstein won’t face three rape charges after a jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision, indicating a potential retrial. Judge Curtis Farber revealed that jury members had reported difficulties in their deliberations, leading to […]
New York Democratic lawmaker unleashes foul language at GOP Rep. Lawler during House session
House Floor Disruption Over Lawmaker’s Arrest Democrat John Manion expressed intense frustration on the New York State House floor, aimed at Rep. Mike Lawler (R), after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif) experienced a confrontation with law enforcement earlier that day. It was quite a scene, certainly no shortage of heated words. This outburst from Manion followed […]
New York City might completely legalize bodega cats, and a politician insists he’s serious about it.
Push for Legalization of Bodega Cats in NYC A city politician in New York is advocating for new legislation that would “fully legalize” bodega cats across all five boroughs. City Council member Keith Powers, who is campaigning for the position of Manhattan borough president, has introduced a bill aimed at revising the city’s health regulations. […]
Exploring 2025’s ‘drink of the year’ from the New York bar owner who created it: ‘Something unique’
Bourbon-Based Cocktail Honored as 2025 Drink of the Year This certainly deserves a toast. A cocktail made with bourbon has been named one of Food 52’s “Drinks of the Year.” It’s nice to see it finally get some recognition, especially since the recipe was first crafted 20 years ago at a bar in New York […]
Trump’s Justice Department files lawsuit against New York for sanctuary policies that protect dangerous individuals
Trump Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against New York The Trump administration’s Justice Department initiated legal action against New York on Thursday, focusing on a state law that allegedly “deliberately protects dangerous foreigners from legal detention.” This law, which was enacted by the New York Congress in 2020 during Trump’s first term, aims to prevent civil […]
Three 16-year-old girls arrested for a brutal after-school attack on a 15-year-old girl in a New York City subway station.
Teen Attack in Queens Subway Station Last week, in a Queens metro station, three 16-year-old girls were involved in an incident where they assaulted a 15-year-old girl, as recounted by prosecutors and other sources. The victim, a sophomore at William Cullen Bryant High School, was making her way to the 46th Avenue M and R […]
Trump administration takes legal action against New York for law prohibiting immigration arrests at courthouses
A lawsuit was filed by the Trump administration against New York on Thursday regarding a law aimed at shielding immigrants from arrest during court appearances. The legal action seeks to invalidate certain laws, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement along with two executive orders from the state. “These laws directly regulate and discriminate against the […]