By Michael Elsen-Rooney, THE CITY | Photo Credit: Courtesy of Raiza This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters The Bronx high school student from Venezuela was trying to do everything right. Dylan, 20, fled his home country last year and turned himself in at the U.S. border in April 2024 through a Biden-era […]
Editorial credit: miker / shutterstock.com Historic Celebration to Mark Military Service, National Milestones, and Shared Resilience of New Generation of Americans NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) Commissioner James Hendon today announced that the City of New York will next year host a […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com May 22, 2025 New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. RTA […]
FAIR Business Practices Act Will Strengthen NY’s Consumer Protection Law, Help Lower Costs, Reduce Junk Fees, and Stop Predatory Lenders Legislation Follows Federal Cuts and Weakening of National Consumer Protection Agencies NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined supporters to rally for the passage of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through […]
Photos courtesy: Brooklyn Borough President’s Office Brooklyn Is the Epicenter of New York’s Deed Theft Crisis, But Legal Service Providers Are Strained for Capacity New York, NY – Today, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, NYC Council Members and Brooklyn Delegation Co-Chairs Chi Ossé and Farah Louis, and NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse rallied with advocates and homeowners […]
Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Coalition Calls on Congressional Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Protect Bipartisan World Trade Center Health Program Ahead of Imminent Funding Shortfall NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 38 other attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending […]
By Aamir S. Kumar In a political landscape often characterized by calculated moves and carefully worded statements, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s recent remarks regarding his endorsement strategy in New York City’s ranked-choice voting system have sparked considerable debate. The core of the controversy lies in his apparent recommendation to vote for a candidate as “number one,” […]
For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead. As they do, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) offers important safety tips and guidelines to help ensure that the grilling season remains […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she won her case against former mortgage bank branch manager Stacie Saunders for her role in a Queens deed theft […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air travelers across the United States, including the diverse population of New York City. This federal mandate, aimed at enhancing security by standardizing state-issued identification, carries […]