Sundowns Ladies: African Football Queens Crowned Again
On Sunday, November 19th, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies etched their name in African football history by winning the Women’s African Champions League for the second time. In a thrilling final held...
Only 2% of 140k Migrants in NYC Have Applied for Work Permits Since Spring 2022
Since the influx of asylum-seeking migrants began last year, only a small percentage of migrants in New York City, about 2%, have applied for legal work permits. New figures from...
Mayor Adams’ Call for Parent Volunteers in School Safety Roles Sparks Outrage
Mayor Eric Adams has sparked controversy by suggesting that parents might need to step in as volunteers to help maintain the safety of city schools. This proposal comes in the...
SAG-AFTRA Strikes Landmark Deal for Actors’ Rights
On Saturday, November 11th, the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) achieved a significant victory for actors in Hollywood. This breakthrough comes after a prolonged strike...
Hochul Rules Out State-Issued Work Permits for Migrants, Citing Legal Hurdles
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared that New York State is not legally permitted to grant work permits to migrants, a move that could have provided some relief to the ongoing...
NYC Correction Department’s $3M KPMG Contract Fails to Meet Violence Monitor Deadlines
The New York City Correction Department's initiative to address violence and use of force in city jails, including the troubled Rikers Island, through a $3 million emergency contract with KPMG,...
Electric Rideshare Vehicle Surge Sparks Concern Over NYC Charging Infrastructure
New York City's push towards an all-electric fleet of rideshare vehicles by 2030 is raising concerns about the adequacy of the current charging infrastructure to meet the growing demand. According...
UK Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Migration Policy by Halting Rwanda Asylum Plan
In a significant ruling on Wednesday, November 15th, the United Kingdom Supreme Court struck down the government’s contentious plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, marking a major setback for...
Bronx Drug Mill Raided: 11 Arrested, $4M Worth Deadly Drugs Seized
Law enforcement officials in New York City have dismantled a large drug trafficking operation, arresting eleven individuals accused of running a fentanyl and heroin packaging mill in the Bronx. The...
