Rochester’s Crow Conundrum: A Real-life Hitchcockian Drama Every December, the skies over Rochester,New York,transform into a scene straight out of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror classic,The Birds. Thousands of crows descend upon the city, creating a spectacle that is as mesmerizing as it is problematic.According to wildlife expert Rachel Kubida of the US Department of Agriculture … Read more
Smoke Jazz Club Celebrates 26 Years of Improvised Music and legendary Performances New York City’s iconic Smoke Jazz Club is ringing in its 26th year in 2025, a remarkable milestone in an industry where many venues come and go within a few years. Founded by Paul Stache in 1999, the club has become a cornerstone … Read more
Hollywood Showdown: Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively and Ryan reynolds for $400 Million in Defamation Case The drama surrounding the hit film “It Ends With Us” has escalated into a full-blown legal battle, with actor and director Justin Baldoni filing a $400 million defamation lawsuit against co-star Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. … Read more
New York City Unveils “Bridge to Home” initiative to Address Homelessness and Mental Health Crisis NEW YORK — In a bold move to tackle teh city’s homelessness and mental health crisis, Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of “Bridge to Home,” a live-in care facility designed to provide a safe space for homeless individuals with … Read more
New York’s Zero-Emission School Bus Mandate: A Bold Move or a Financial Burden? ALBANY, N.Y.— In her recent State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled an aspiring plan to transition New York’s school bus fleet to zero-emission vehicles. By 2027, all new school buses sold in the state must be zero-emission, and … Read more
A New Chapter in teh Sinaloa Cartel saga: El Mayo’s Legal Battle and the Internal War for Control The legal saga against the Sinaloa Cartel in the United States has taken a dramatic turn as Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the co-founder of the notorious criminal organization, appeared in the Eastern district of New York this … Read more
The Intersection of Mental Health and Paternalism: A New Policy Frontier The debate around mental health treatment in America is evolving, with a growing emphasis on a paternalistic approach. While treating serious mental disorders and combating crime are distinct government functions, the reality is that a Democrat advocating for stricter measures against retail theft may … Read more
Sen Saigon: NYC’s Only Vegan Kosher Vietnamese Restaurant Nestled in the heart of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Sen Saigon is redefining Vietnamese cuisine in New York City. As the city’s only vegan Vietnamese restaurant and its first kosher-certified Vietnamese eatery, Sen Saigon is a culinary gem for those seeking flavorful, plant-based dishes inspired by authentic … Read more
Nebraskans on Broadway Return Home to Inspire the Next Generation of Actors LINCOLN, Neb. – For Samara Follette, a 2024 graduate of Lincoln Northeast High School, a trip to New York City for a prestigious high school theatre program turned into a life-changing experience. While in the Big Apple, she received coaching from two … Read more
New York’s CDPAP Overhaul: What You Need to Know about the Transition to Public Partnerships LLC New York’s Medicaid home care program is undergoing a significant change, with the state transitioning its Consumer Directed Personal assistance Program (CDPAP) to a single statewide fiscal intermediary, Public partnerships LLC (PPL). This move,which began this week,aims to … Read more