Unwanted charges and difficult subscription cancellations for everyday workers are targeted by Mamdani in New York City
Mayor Takes Action Against Hidden Charges Mayor Zoran Mamdani has signed two executive orders aimed at addressing junk fees and tricky subscription practices that ensnare unsuspecting New Yorkers, leading them into small yet burdensome debts. During an announcement at an outdoor gym in Long Island City, he pointed out that gyms are particularly notorious for […]
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro scheduled for court appearance in New York on Monday
Maduro’s Arraignment Scheduled Amid Drug Charges Nicolas Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan leader facing serious drug trafficking and weapons charges, is set to be arraigned in a New York federal court on Monday. This comes on the heels of his recent detention by U.S. military personnel at the presidential palace in Venezuela. The formal announcement of […]
Ex-New York City Mayor Eric Adams Criticizes Kamala Harris’s Double Standards on Maduro: ‘Cynical and Irresponsible’
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her response to the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro “cynical and irresponsible.” On Saturday night, Harris released a statement condemning President Donald Trump following a U.S. forces raid in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. “Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela won’t […]
New York City has not yet reached pre-pandemic tourism levels, missing millions of visitors in 2025, according to a report.
Tourism in New York City saw a slight uptick in 2025, yet the number of visitors remains significantly lower than anticipated. A new report highlights that the city still hasn’t reached pre-pandemic numbers. New York City Tourism + Conventions indicated that international travel has dropped nearly 5% from the previous year, attributing this decline to […]
Nicolás Maduro and his wife reach New York following their capture by US forces
Maduro and Wife Detained in New York Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, and his wife, Cilia Flores, were escorted by federal agents off a Department of Justice plane in upstate New York on Saturday afternoon. This followed their detention by U.S. forces at a South American location earlier that day. According to officials, they will […]
Maduro and his wife land in New York following their capture
Nicolás Maduro Detained in New York Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, along with his wife Cilia Flores, has landed in Newburgh, New York, where he will be held prior to facing charges of narco-terrorism. Their arrival follows a significant U.S. operation that captured them in Caracas early Saturday morning. The aircraft that brought them […]
Citibank faces penalties and must pay New York City $3.5 million for suspected fraud.
Citibank Ordered to Compensate Stroke Victim Citibank is facing a nearly $3.5 million payment obligation to an 80-year-old stroke victim from Queens after neglecting clear signs of fraud in her account and hiding evidence in a trial related to the case. A ruling from Queens Supreme Court Justice Bernice Segal on December 19 resulted in […]
New York landmarks, including the World Trade Center, illuminated in green for Muslim American Heritage Month following Hochul’s directive
New York Declares January Muslim American Heritage Month On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York proclaimed January as statewide Muslim American Heritage Month. Additionally, she instructed that 16 notable landmarks, including One World Trade Center, be illuminated in green to “celebrate Muslim American heritage and culture.” “New York is home to the largest Muslim-American […]
Mayor Mamdani of New York City signs an executive order to establish the Office of Mass Engagement.
New York City Mayor Launches Public Engagement Office On Friday, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced his first executive order, which is intended to address the fallout from former Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment and to establish a new City Hall that encourages citizen participation in decision-making. “As the newly appointed mayor, my first order […]
20,000 nurses in New York City threaten to strike in 10 days if their pay increase requests are not fulfilled
Nurses in New York City Threaten Major Strike Nurses in New York City are on the verge of launching what could be the largest strike in the city’s history. This announcement comes as they navigate a tense contract dispute with over a dozen hospitals. The New York State Nurses Association has warned hospitals that if […]