Teachers’ Union Withdraws Support for Controversial Medicare Advantage Plan
On June 24th, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) announced it would no longer support New York City’s controversial Medicare...
NYC Schools Chancellor Signals Imminent Cell Phone Ban
New York City's education system may soon implement a major policy change. Chancellor David Banks has indicated that a school...
Mayor Adams Unveils $1.2 Billion Community Hiring Plan to Boost Employment in Underserved NYC Areas
New York City is taking a big step towards creating more equitable job opportunities for its residents. On Thursday, Mayor...
NYC Rent Board Hikes Stabilized Rents, Sparking Protests and Criticism
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) voted on Monday night to raise rents for rent-stabilized apartments, lofts, and hotels,...
Exclusive Interview with Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Chief Advisor to Mayor Adams
New York City Chief Advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been a fixture in community activism for decades. Breaking the glass ceiling,...
Illegal Migrant Suspect in Rape of 13-Year-Old Girl in Queens Held Without Bail
On Wednesday, June 19, Christian Inga, a 25-year-old Ecuadorian migrant, was charged with the rape and kidnapping of a 13-year-old...
Staten Island Secures $12 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds; Assemblyman Pirozzolo Criticizes Biden’s Immigration Policy
Staten Island will receive $12 million to combat the opioid epidemic after numerous lawsuits were filed against various manufacturers and...
New York Task Force Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Combat Overdose Crisis
New York's Interagency Task Force on Overdose Prevention has released a report outlining strategies to address the state's escalating drug...
Mayor Adams Releases Report on Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
On Thursday, June 20, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan released a groundbreaking report...
