Mayor Adams Rolls Out Big Help for Student Loans and College Savings
If student loan bills or future college costs are stressing you out, Mayor Eric Adams has some good news. Today, he announced a new citywide program that could put serious ...
Tag: New York City
Mayor Eric Adams Denied Matching Funds Again as Curtis Sliwa Scores Big
New York City’s Campaign Finance Board (CFB) has again refused to award public matching funds to Mayor Eric Adams’ re‑election campaign, marking consecutive denials since December 2024. At this morning’s ...
Legionnaires’ Outbreak in Harlem Claims Three Lives
In Central Harlem, a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, first detected on July 25th, has rapidly escalated. As of August 6, the New York City Health Department reports 67 diagnosed cases and three confirmed ...
Staten Island Democrats Rescind Cuomo Endorsement, Back Mamdani for NYC Mayor
In a significant political reversal, the Staten Island Democratic Party has rescinded its endorsement of former Governor Andrew Cuomo for New York City Mayor and formally announced its support for ...
African Immigrants in New York Organize for Greater Political Voice
As reported by Politico, New York City’s African immigrant population is beginning to assert itself politically, reflecting a broader shift toward civic engagement within one of the city's fastest-growing diaspora ...
Midtown Manhattan Gunman Kills Four, Including NYPD Officer
A gunman opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday evening, July 28th, killing four people, including a New York City police officer, before taking his own life on the ...
Severe Storms Hit NYC and New Jersey, Causing Power Outages and Disrupting Transit
A fast-moving storm swept through New York City and parts of New Jersey on Friday, July 25th, knocking out power to thousands and bringing down trees as extreme heat gripped ...
Op-Ed by Mona Davids: The Only Candidates That Matter in NYC’s Mayoral Race Are Adams, Mamdani, and Sliwa
The 2025 New York City mayoral race is shaping up to be a definitive clash between three men: incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, and Republican nominee Curtis ...
NYC Schools to Ban Student Cellphone Use During School Hours Starting This Fall
New York City public school students will be prohibited from using cellphones and other personal internet-enabled devices during the school day, beginning in the 2025–2026 academic year. The initiative, introduced ...
