NYPD Controversially Scraps 1.5 Mile Fitness Test
The NYPD announced the recent removal of one of its recruitment requirements. The requirement removed for admission to the NYPD was the 1.5 mile run, which is meant to be ...
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CUNY and SUNY Chancellors Defend Proposed Tuition Increase
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget looks to increase tuition at the City University of New York (CUNY) and State University of New York (SUNY) by 3%. While students and ...
Ngande Ambroise Honored for Black History Month
Ngande Ambroise was recently honored by Councilman Rafael Salamanca Jr. for Black History Month. Ambroise was honored along with four other honorees at a Black History Month Luncheon on Thursday, ...
Transit Advocates Call on Governor Hochul To Provide $300 Million to MTA
Transit advocates and city leaders staged a protest outside Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday, February 22nd. The group of protestors was made up of city leaders including Public Advocate Juumane ...
NYC Budget To Face Effects of High Hospital and Medical Fees
New York City's budget will face strain from the increases and expenses of exorbitant hospital fees within a four year period. According to data provided by the Independent Budget Office, ...
FDNY Announces Proposed Ambulance Ride Increases
On Tuesday February 22nd, the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) announced a proposal to increase what it charges for Emergency Medical Service ambulances. Under the proposal, the price ...
Zachery Nazario, 15, Dies From Subway Surfing
Zachery Nazario, a 15-year-old boy, died on Monday, February 20th, after hitting his head against a beam while subway surfing. Following his collision with the beam, Nazario fell onto train ...
Florida Governor DeSantis Visits Staten Island, Engages in War of Words With Mayor Adams
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis made a trip to New York City and visited Staten Island on Monday, February 20th. DeSantis made an appearance as a "special guest for a discussion ...
Levels of Teenage Violence Continues To Increase
New York City has been experiencing notably high levels of violence involving teenage high school students. Shootings and stabbings have increased, leading to four deaths in the span of less ...
