Times Square is gearing up for a weekend of festivities as it dresses in the vibrant colors of the pride flag. The iconic New York City landmark will kick off a range of events starting this Friday, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and promoting inclusivity. Known as Pride Weekend, the celebrations have attracted people from all … Read more
Grand Street Settlement Community Center on the Lower East Side of Manhattan has celebrated its reopening after years of renovation. The center, located within the Gompers House public housing complex, has been serving the residents of the largest concentration of social housing in Manhattan since 1974. Carmen Sotomayor, 81, a member of the center’s dance … Read more
Department of Education Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Thousands of Students In a major security breach, the Department of Education has reported that the personal information of thousands of students has been exposed. The breach occurred after the department’s software program, “MOVE-it,” was hacked, affecting approximately 45,000 students. “MOVE-it” is a technological tool used … Read more
Changes to 7 Train Service in Queens Announced Attention users of the 7 train in Queens, starting next Monday, there will be changes in the service. All trains on this route will make stops at all stations, meaning they will only run locally between Queensboro Plaza and 74th Street and Broadway in both directions. This … Read more
The subject convicted of the death of a deliverer on the Lower East Side in 2021 will spend 23 years to life in state prison. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, Joseph Sandoval robbed and killed Sala Miah, an immigrant from Bangladesh who worked distributing food. Sandoval had pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder … Read more
City Council Announces Plan to Combat Explosions Caused by Lithium-Ion Batteries Days after the 110th fire this year caused by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries claimed the lives of 4 New Yorkers, the City Council has unveiled a new plan to address the issue and prevent further tragedies in commercial spaces. The plan aims to combat explosions … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a package of four laws approved by the City Council that aimed to make it easier for homeless people to pay rent in New York City. The laws, which were passed by the Municipal Council last May with 41 votes in favor and 7 against, included measures such as financial … Read more
In response to the ongoing housing crisis and recent rent increases for rent-stabilized housing, tenants, activists, and elected officials are urging the city council to pass a package of laws aimed at improving access to permanent affordable housing. One of these laws would specifically benefit Cathy Mercado, a resident of East Brooklyn, by helping her … Read more
Construction Worker Rescued After Terrifying Fall and Being Trapped Between Buildings in Lower East Side NEW YORK – A construction worker was saved by firefighters after a harrowing fall left him pinned between two buildings in the Lower East Side, authorities reported. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when the worker, who remains unidentified, fell … Read more
Activists and public transportation users gathered in front of the MTA offices to protest against the proposed increase in subway and bus fares. The current fare of $2.75 would potentially rise to $2.90, a change that Mayra Aldaz believes would disproportionately affect those with lower incomes. Aldaz, a member of the Riders Alliance, expressed concern … Read more