New York to End Regents Exam Graduation Requirement by 2027
On Monday, November 4th, New York’s Board of Regents unveiled a plan to phase out the long-standing Regents exam graduation requirement, a staple in the state’s education system for over...
New York Semiconductor Hub Receives $825 Million Federal Boost
On October 31, the Biden administration designated the Albany NanoTech Complex in upstate New York as one of three new national technology centers, set to receive up to $825 million...
NYC Judge Rules Padlock Law for Illegal Pot Shops Unconstitutional
On Tuesday, October 29, a New York City judge ruled that a law enabling the city to shut down unlicensed cannabis shops is unconstitutional, citing due process concerns. The decision...
Tuberculosis Reclaims Position as Top Infectious Disease, WHO Reports
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday, October 30th, that tuberculosis (TB) has likely returned as the world’s leading infectious disease killer, surpassing HIV. The WHO’s latest report revealed...
NYC Council Pushes for 500 New Water Fountains, But DEP Cites Feasibility Concerns
The New York City Council introduced the Hydration for All Act on Monday, October 28, a proposal to install 500 new water fountains across the five boroughs by 2030. This...
“City of Yes” Zoning Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions
On Monday, October 21st, New York City’s “City of Yes” housing proposal, initiated by Mayor Eric Adams, faced intense scrutiny during a public hearing. The proposal aims to address the...
McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Quarter Pounder, First Lawsuit Filed Amid Investigation
On Thursday, October 24th, a Colorado man, Eric Stelly, filed the first lawsuit related to McDonald's recent E. coli outbreak. This legal action comes after the Centers for Disease Control...
Station Yards Unveils New Phase at LIRR Hub, Creating Housing and Jobs
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the next phase of the $1.2 billion Station Yards project at the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road hub on Tuesday, October 22nd. This transit-oriented development in...
New Census Data Shows Over 480,000 New Yorkers Left in 2023
On Tuesday, October 22nd, the United States Census Bureau reported that more than 480,000 residents left New York State in 2023. Among the top destinations for these former New Yorkers,...
