Adeed Fayaz, 26-year-old NYPD Officer Shot While Off Duty, Dies
Adeed Fayaz, a 26-year-old NYPD police officer, died on Tuesday, February 7th. Fayaz was shot in the head while off duty on the evening of Saturday, February 4th, succumbing to ...
Tag: New York City
Black and Latino Charter School Leaders Back Bill for More Minority Led Schools
Black and Latino leaders of charter schools in New York City are backing the passing of a bill that would allow more schools, led by minorities, to open. The bill ...
Asylum Seeking Migrants Leaving New York City For Canada
Asylum seeking migrants that arrived in New York City seeking a better life and opportunities have started heading toward Canada. The migrants are provided with bus tickets at the Port ...
Two Teenagers Shot Near School in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Two teenagers were shot a few blocks away from school on Monday, February 6th in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The victims of the shooting were a 19 year-old man, who was grazed ...
Eric Adams Announces Vaccinations for COVID-19 Will Be Optional for City Workers
On Monday, February 6th, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city will be removing its vaccination mandate for city workers. The move comes as over 96% of city workers are ...
City Hall to Consider Allowing Hybrid Work Schedules for Municipal Workers
In an unprecedented change in course, City Hall has announced that they will consider municipal workers’ previous demand for hybrid work. The city has agreed to have discussions as part ...
Help Improve Education for Your Children and All Communities by Joining an Education Council
The 2023 Education Council election cycle is currently open. There are 32 Community Education Councils (CECs) representing each district and parents of students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Additionally, there ...
NYC Teachers Union Calls For Wage Increases
New York City's teachers union, the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), recently exerted more pressure on Mayor Eric Adams to increase their members’ wages. “Right now, I don't think the ...
Group of Migrants Claims To Be Forced Out Of Watson Hotel
A group of more than 50 asylum-seeking migrants stood outside the Watson Hotel in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, January 29. The male migrants were supposed to be moved from the ...
