Court finds boundaries of New York City’s only Republican House district violate the Constitution.
Redistricting Changes in New York City A Supreme Court judge in Manhattan has directed the redesign of New York City’s only Republican-held congressional district, marking a win for Democrats in the predominantly blue state during the ongoing redistricting efforts. Judge Jeffrey Perlman, who has past connections as a lawyer for Governor Kathy Hochul, determined that […]
Nurses and New York City hospitals return to negotiations while the strike continues for now
Nursing Strike Enters 10th Day, Negotiations to Resume As the strike continues for its tenth day, unions representing nurses in New York City announced that discussions with major hospital systems are set to resume. The New York State Nurses Association confirmed that contract negotiations will take place Thursday involving members and officials from Montefiore, Mount […]
Traffic from Canada to New York drops 21% as Hochul points to Trump
No, Canada! The influx of Canadian tourists and visitors heading to upstate New York dropped significantly—21%—over the first eleven months of 2025, according to recent statistics released by the governor’s office. In connection with her $260 billion budget proposal, Governor Cathy Hochul shared that fewer than 3 million travelers crossed from Canada into New York, […]
NYPD officers feel disrespected at a New York hospital after being confused with ICE agents
Incident at NYC Hospital Involving NYPD Officers A police officer in New York City faced disrespect at a hospital, mistakenly identified as a federal ICE agent, leading to outraged reactions from police officials. On Friday night, three plainclothes detectives arrived at NYU Langone/Cobble Hill Hospital after an altercation with a drug suspect. Reports indicate that […]
Jets cornerback Kris Boyd remains hospitalized as his alleged shooter grins in a New York courtroom.
A rapper involved in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd appeared cheerful in a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday. Meanwhile, prosecutors reported that the football player remained unconscious in his hospital bed. Frederick Green, 20, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder following the Nov. 16 incident, which left Boyd in critical condition. […]
A restaurant in New York City ranks first on Yelp’s list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America.
Top U.S. Restaurants for 2026 Revealed It’s that time of year again when we consider how to make 2026 better, and it seems Yelp has stepped up with their list of the top 100 restaurants in the U.S. This compilation showcases some of the highest-rated eateries, ranging from diners to food halls, all based on […]
New York Halts Efforts to Charge Catholic Nuns for Abortions
New York state has concluded a nearly ten-year effort aimed at requiring Catholic nuns and other religious organizations to finance abortions. The Becket Fund for Religious Freedom announced on Tuesday that New York has reached a settlement after a protracted legal dispute over the state’s abortion mandate. This case, which reached the Supreme Court two […]
GameStop closing 30 locations in New York as part of overall shutdowns across the country
GameStop to Close 30 Stores in New York GameStop is set to shutter around 30 locations in New York as part of a broader nationwide closure plan. By the end of the month, at least 470 stores are anticipated to be impacted. The closures in New York encompass various areas, including New York City, Long […]
Hochul advocates for a new tax on ZYN and nicotine products in New York, but critics are upset.
Tax Proposal on Nicotine Products Sparks Controversy in New York New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul is advancing a plan to impose a tax on ZYN pouches, along with other nicotine products, at the same rate as cigarettes. This move has ignited criticism from various quarters, who argue that it undermines a potentially less harmful alternative […]
New York City retiree given prison time for acting in self-defense
Journalist Savana Hernandez highlights a troubling incident from New York City involving a man sentenced to four years in prison for defending himself. “I just witnessed the sentencing of Charles Fehner, a 67-year-old retiree who received a four-year prison term after an encounter with a 15-time career criminal,” she shared. “For those unfamiliar with Charles’ […]