NYC Election Lawyer Faces Petition Challenges in Judicial Bid
Controversy arose in New York City on Tuesday, April 16th as Hemalee Patel, a top lawyer for the NYC Board of Elections, announced her candidacy for a judgeship in Brooklyn’s...
New York City Lawmakers Propose Helicopter Ban to Address Noise Complaints
On Tuesday, April 16th, New York City Council members introduced legislation aimed at banning non-essential helicopter flights over the city, responding to a significant increase in complaints from residents about...
Rutgers University’s Center for Islamic Life Vandalized During Eid al-Fitr
On Wednesday, April 10th, the Rutgers University community in New Brunswick, New Jersey, was shaken by an act of vandalism at the Center for Islamic Life (CILRU), occurring during the...
New York City Ends Contract With Migrant Service Provider DocGo
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander praised the Adams administration on Wednesday, April 10th, for ending its contract with the controversial migrant shelter service provider DocGo. However, Lander pointed out...
NYC Approves Construction of Soccer Stadium Near Citi Field
New York City officially approved the construction of a new 25,000-seat stadium for the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) on Thursday. The stadium is expected to open in 2027....
NJ Transit Set to Implement 15% Fare Hike Beginning This Summer
Effective July, New Jersey Transit has announced a 15% fare increase across its transportation services to address a gaping hole in the agency's budget. The agency's board unanimously approved the...
Historic Arizona Law Reinstates Near-Total Abortion Ban
On Monday, April 8th, a landmark decision by the Arizona Supreme Court ignited a nationwide conversation on abortion rights. The court ruled that a Civil War-era statute from 1864, which...
Sierra Leone Grapples With Kush Crisis and Grave Desecrations
Sierra Leone is currently facing a national emergency as the country confronts the escalating crisis of kush abuse. Kush, a psychoactive substance known for containing human bones among its many...
NYPD Introduces “Barnacle” Windshield Boot to Target Parking Violations
On Saturday, April 6th, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) unveiled a novel approach to combat parking violations across the city. Dubbed the "Barnacle Device," this new type of...
