Governor Kathy Hochul signs Carlos Law into law. Under the new legislation, a company is guilty of safety violations that lead to the deaths or endanger the lives of workers on construction projects in New York City. These acts will now constitute felonies or misdemeanors, which could earn the companies responsible fines of up to … Read more
A New York tradition returns tonight, with no holds barred. Cardinal Timothy Dolan will hold his annual midnight mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Dolan has been in charge of the Eucharist since 2009. This is the first year since the start of the pandemic that mass has been celebrated without restrictions such as the wearing … Read more
Our city’s nurses may go on strike soon. Members of the New York State Nurses Association have already approved the work stoppage. The union says around 14,000 of them have voted to authorize the strike if an agreement is not reached with their private hospitals when their contracts expire on December 31. The nurses demonstrated … Read more
Mayor Adams yesterday announced the redevelopment of a portion of Fifth Avenue. Viewing him, he says, will prioritize pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. Under this new plan, automobile traffic would be reduced on the stretch of Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park to Central Park. This effort is part of the plan, which Adams says is, … Read more
Adopting an animal is a big commitment and when making this important decision it is advised to think carefully about it, especially during these dates, when Christmas presents tend to be given, according to Liliana Bravo, adoption supervisor at the Animal Care Center of New York. “Over the past few years we have seen many … Read more