Midtown Manhattan Gunman Kills Four, Including NYPD Officer
A gunman opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday evening, July 28th, killing four people, including a New York City police officer, before taking his own life on the...
Severe Storms Hit NYC and New Jersey, Causing Power Outages and Disrupting Transit
A fast-moving storm swept through New York City and parts of New Jersey on Friday, July 25th, knocking out power to thousands and bringing down trees as extreme heat gripped...
Senegal Faces Debt Crisis and Political Strain as IMF Awaits Reform
Senegal is facing a deepening economic crisis after the new government uncovered hidden debts, which have shaken investor confidence and blocked international financial support. Tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye...
Mayor Adams Announces $331 Million Citywide Expansion of After-School Programs
New York City will open 40 new free after-school program sites this fall, part of a larger plan to provide universal access to after-school services for elementary students by 2027....
NYC Legal Workers at Nonprofits Strike Over Pay and Workloads
Hundreds of attorneys and legal staff across New York City have launched a coordinated strike, demanding increased wages, reduced caseloads, and improved working conditions at nonprofit legal organizations. The action...
Trump Administration Grants ICE Access to Personal Data of Medicaid Recipients
The Trump administration authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access personal information of about 79 million Medicaid recipients through a new agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Supreme Court Allows Education Department Layoffs Amid Legal Battle
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for mass layoffs at the Department of Education this week, siding with the Trump administration in an ongoing legal dispute. The decision, issued...
Air Quality Advisory Issued Across New York as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Spreads
An air quality health advisory remains in effect for parts of New York State as smoke from wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and Manitoba continues to spread across the northeastern United...
Black Families Disproportionately Targeted for Child Welfare Investigations in NYC, Report Finds
New data and legal analysis reveal that Black and Latino families in New York City are disproportionately targeted by the city’s child welfare agency, leading to intrusive and often unwarranted...
