New York City’s Street Homelessness Advocacy Project (SHAP) is celebrating a significant achievement as it marks its second year of operation. Mayor Eric Adams announced on Friday that the initiative has made substantial progress in addressing homelessness, reaching a key milestone in its mission. The project, which began in 2022, has managed to place nearly … Read more
Chicago was a hive of activity on Saturday, with the city’s streets and sidewalks bustling with visitors drawn to an array of major events. Among the weekend’s highlights were the Chicago Air and Water Show, the Bud Billiken Parade, Ellen DeGeneres’ sold-out final stand-up performance at the Chicago Theater, and a series of Metallica concerts … Read more
Fort Snelling State Park welcomed visitors again on Friday, following weeks of extensive cleanup due to severe flooding from the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. Park Reopens After Severe Flooding The park had been closed since June 22, when rising waters inundated main roads and several trails, but the recent clear skies and warmer weather allowed … Read more
A disaster recovery center has recently opened in Waterville, southern Minnesota, to assist residents affected by severe storms and flooding that hit the community over a month ago. FEMA Opens Center in Flood-Stricken Waterville The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) inaugurated the center at City Hall on Friday, marking a critical step in the recovery … Read more
On Saturday, New York City faced a significant cleanup challenge following the storm’s remnants from Hurricane Debby. The Parks Department reported over 500 downed tree incidents citywide, with Queens being the hardest hit, tallying 216 service requests. The Bronx and Brooklyn also experienced substantial damage. Crews worked tirelessly to address the extensive damage, focusing on … Read more
The 42nd National Dominican Day Parade will take over New York City’s Sixth Avenue this Sunday, August 11, 2024, bringing vibrant energy and the rhythms of merengue to Midtown Manhattan. As the city prepares for this annual celebration of Dominican culture, spectators can look forward to a lively procession of colorful floats, dynamic dancers, and … Read more
Non-stick cookware, including frying pans, Dutch ovens, and saucepans, has been a kitchen staple for years due to its convenience and easy cleanup. However, growing evidence suggests that these popular items may be linked to health issues, with an alarming rise in reports of polymer fume fever. Increased Reports of Polymer Fume Fever In 2023, … Read more
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declared his support for Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after the decision was announced Tuesday morning. “Vice President Kamala Harris has my enthusiastic support — and I know that Governor Tim Walz is an extremely strong addition to the ticket that will help Kamala move … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign said it raised $36 million in the 24 hours after announcing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. The campaign for Harris and Walz is a continuation of the Democratic presidential candidate’s fundraising campaign, which began after he officially announced his bid for the White House last month. … Read more
Kamala Harris wasn’t looking for “a 49-year-old gay bald Jew from Boulder, Colorado” as her running mate. This is how Colorado Governor Jared Polis self-deprecatingly described himself – a comment that went viral – when asked about his prospects in the vice presidential race. He was the classic Polis, the first homosexual elected governor of … Read more