New York City is enhancing the convenience and affordability of its subway system for students. This school year, eligible students will receive student OMNY cards instead of MetroCards, granting them up to four free rides per day without time restrictions. This update marks a significant improvement from the previous policy, which allowed only three free … Read more
The New York City Council has approved groundbreaking legislation aimed at making school dress codes more inclusive. On Thursday, the council passed Resolution 292, which mandates that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) ensure school dress codes allow students to express their cultural, gender, and body diversity. Promoting Cultural and Gender Expression Councilmember Althea … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams is moving forward with plans to install controversial weapons detection systems in select New York City subway stations. In a matter of days, passengers at these stations will encounter cutting-edge technology designed to enhance safety. The system, developed by Evolv, is capable of identifying weapons by displaying a red box on an … Read more
Police in Utica, upstate New York, fatally shot a 13-year-old boy during a confrontation after he allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun, according to a statement from the Utica Police Department. Fatal Encounter Officers encountered two teenagers on Friday around 10 p.m. local time in Utica, a city of 64,000 people located about … Read more
A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand at a Bronx barber shop on Tuesday afternoon, sources told The Post. Incident Details Officers responded to The Master Barber Shop at 892 Home Street around 1:30 p.m. after a 911 call reported a shooting. Upon arrival, police found the boy conscious and alert but with … Read more
A social worker in Westchester County, New York, is fighting for her life after a vicious assault during a home visit in Peekskill. Maria Coto, a dedicated caseworker, was attacked by a man wearing heavy boots after mistakenly knocking on his door. Horrific Attack Unfolds According to the criminal complaint, the incident began when Coto, … Read more
A boil water order has been issued for Liberty New York Water customers in parts of Nassau County following a significant water main break on Winona Road in Baldwin. The break occurred around 3 p.m., and while the cause remains unknown, the water company has confirmed that the issue has been resolved. Affected Areas and … Read more
Street vendors in New York City are finding it increasingly difficult to work legally, as the city’s permitting system continues to fail them. This issue was thrust into the spotlight recently when a 14-year-old was handcuffed for selling fruit in Battery Park. The Permitting System is Failing For over 15 years, Samya Eskandar has been … Read more
Residents of an Upper West Side apartment building were in for a surprise Wednesday morning when a 5-foot-long boa constrictor was discovered attempting to enter a basement apartment, prompting a flurry of speculation about its origin. Discovery and Response Sam Sullivan, a resident, spotted the snake between his fence and his neighbor’s around 8 a.m. … Read more
Commuters at the Flushing-Main Street station faced an unexpected challenge during rush hour on Wednesday: a swarm of bees took over the station entrance, creating a scene more reminiscent of a hive than a subway stop. The Bee Invasion Hundreds of bees covered the station’s railing so densely that the green paint underneath was barely … Read more