On the last day of the annual SOMOS convention in Puerto Rico, the issue of implementing the new tax for southern Manhattan took up much of the debate among the Democrats. The Gov. Kathy Hochul now says she may be willing to cancel the “stop” keeping the so-called congestion tax from coming into effect. But … Read more
City authorities are taking all security measures at the campaign rally held by former President Trump at Madison Square Garden tonight. At a press conference, Mayor Adams and the leaders of the Police Department confirmed that they are willing to guarantee public safety, as well as the right to protest peacefully. Officials explain that there … Read more
Health Commissioner Dr Ashwin Vasan will be stepping down as the city’s chief health officer on Friday, October 18, a few months earlier than expected. Last month, Vasan said his last day would be “early January 2025,” without giving an exact date. “As I noted in the first announcement of my retirement, it is time … Read more
If you’re thinking of going out of town this week, you might be interested in enjoying the last days of summer in New Jersey. And this week, the fare will be waived for all New Jersey Transit service. Starting tomorrow and until September 2, all bus, train and tram journeys from that group will be … Read more
Should you take pleasure in constructing Legos, you would possibly discover this information fascinating. And the LEGOLAND New York resort in Orange County’s Goshen is on the lookout for its subsequent grasp builder. The work contains putting in and constructing new LEGO fashions for company to take pleasure in at LEGOLAND. The brand new worker … Read more
This Thursday marks 10 years because the dying of Eric Garner by the hands of the police on Staten Island. Garner died in 2014 whereas police had been attempting to arrest him for allegedly promoting free cigarettes. The altercation was captured on cellphone video. Earlier than he died, Garner could possibly be heard saying to … Read more
The primary feminine commissioner of the New York Fireplace Division mentioned Saturday that she plans to step down as a result of it is time to “go the torch” after two years on the job. “New York Metropolis will at all times be the love of my life. My dedication to the FDNY has by … Read more
Nyah Mway completed highschool Wednesday in central New York, the place her household arrived a decade in the past from Myanmar as refugees, family members stated. On Friday evening, the 13-year-old was shot and killed by police, who wrestled him to the bottom after allegedly pointing what turned out to be a BB gun at … Read more
The New York State Legislature authorized a invoice Friday that may enable dad and mom to dam their youngsters from receiving social media posts beneficial by a platform’s algorithm, a rule geared toward limiting sources of content material that, in line with important, attacking youngsters. It’s anticipated that the Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, signed … Read more
Metropolis Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, different council members, activists and supporters are calling on the mayor to extend Honest Fee eligibility for New Yorkers dwelling at 200 p.c of the federal poverty stage. The Honest Fares program, or Honest Fares as it’s known as in English, has served greater than 325,000 New Yorkers since its … Read more