TLC Faces Legal Challenges Over Accessibility Commitments in NYC Taxis
On Tuesday, May 7th, the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) of New York City found itself in legal hot water as a federal judge strongly criticized its attempts to evade...
Al Jazeera Forced to Cease Operations in Israel, Labeled “Assault on Freedom of the Press”
Israel has officially shut down the offices of Al Jazeera, a Qatari-based media network, confiscating its broadcasting equipment and ceasing its transmissions across the nation on Sunday, May 5th. The...
Mayor Eric Adams to Travel to Rome to Meet With Pope
On Monday, May 6th, Fabien Levy, Deputy Mayor for Communication, announced that Mayor Eric Adams would be heading to Rome to meet with the Pope. Announced in a tweet, the...
Mayor Adams Urges NYC Colleges to Proceed With Graduation Ceremonies Despite Protests
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in a Sunday interview on ABC's "This Week," encouraged local universities to continue with their planned graduation ceremonies, despite attempts by anti-Israel protestors to...
Israelis Demand Gaza Ceasefire and Leadership Change in Nationwide Protests
On Saturday, May 4th, tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in various cities, including Tel Aviv, to voice their demand for a ceasefire in Gaza and the resignation of Prime...
Arizona Repeals Longstanding Abortion Ban Amid New Legislation
A pivotal shift occurred in Arizona's legislative landscape as the state Senate voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban originally enacted in 1864. This significant legal change was accompanied...
Hundreds Arrested in College Protests Across the U.S.
More than 200 people were arrested at UCLA on Thursday as police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment at the center of an escalating tension on campus. This decisive action followed two...
Mayor Adams Announces Major Initiatives for NYC Skate Parks
On Tuesday, April 30th, Mayor Eric Adams announced significant steps to transform New York City into the skate capital of the East Coast. This initiative involves a $24.8 million investment...
Florida’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Marks a Shift in Southeast Healthcare
On Wednesday, May 1st, Florida’s new six-week abortion ban, one of the strictest in the United States, took effect, marking a significant shift in the landscape of reproductive rights in...
