Mayor Adams Unveils Tools to Boost ADU Homes and Build Wealth
On Monday, August 5th, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a series of new tools aimed at helping homeowners create accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to address the city’s housing...
MTA Board Member’s Proposal Sparks Fury in Staten Island Over New Train Cars
A controversial suggestion by an MTA board member, Norman Brown, at a board meeting has ignited a fierce debate over allocating new train cars to Staten Island. Brown proposed redirecting...
Appeals Court Upholds Trump Gag Order in Hush Money Case
On Friday, August 2nd, a New York appeals court upheld the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in his hush money criminal case. This decision comes two months...
MTA Faces Rising Tide of Bus Fare Evasion, Financial Instability Looms
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) faces a big challenge as nearly half of New York City's bus riders are skipping fares. MTA data reveals that nearly 47% of the 2...
New York Reparations Commission Launches with Focus on Addressing Historical Injustices
On Wednesday, July 31st, the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies held its inaugural meeting in Albany. This historic gathering marks the beginning of a comprehensive effort to...
Former Manhattan College Dorm Transformed into Migrant Shelter in Riverdale
On Wednesday, July 31st, the transition of a former Manhattan College dormitory into a migrant shelter in Riverdale, Bronx, was confirmed. The building at 435 West 238th Street will soon...
Mayor Adams Announces Agreement with Uber and Lyft, Drivers Criticize Deal
On Wednesday, July 31st, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced an agreement with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to reduce driver lockouts, a practice that has limited drivers’ ability...
NYC Migrant Bus Lawsuit Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge
On Wednesday, July 31st, a Manhattan judge ruled against New York City’s lawsuit seeking $700 million in damages from 17 bus companies that transported over 33,000 migrants from Texas to...
Mayor Adams Nominates Randy Mastro as NYC’s Top Lawyer
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the nomination of Randy Mastro to head the city's law department on Tuesday, July 30th. Mastro, a partner at the law firm King...
