In a powerful display of advocacy, several hundred African immigrants gathered in New York City to highlight the unique challenges they face and demand greater access to essential city services. At a public hearing convened by the New York City Council’s immigration and hospital committees, community members raised issues ranging from inadequate legal services to … Read more
A somber incident unfolded in New York City as a commuter lost his life in a tragic turn of events after being pushed onto the subway tracks in an unprovoked attack. The unsettling occurrence took place around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, March 25, at the 125th Street station at Lexington Avenue in East Harlem. According … Read more
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 57-year-old man from Queens, New York, who went missing after telling his wife he was going to the store, was tragically discovered dead in Upstate New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Forest Rangers – Week in Review shed light on the grim discovery, … Read more
The New York City Council is taking a bold step by requesting the state’s highest court to reconsider recent appellate court rulings that struck down legislation allowing noncitizen immigrants to vote in city elections. This move reignites a contentious debate over the rights of noncitizen residents to participate in the democratic process. Challenging Constitutional Interpretations … Read more
Police in New York City have launched an investigation following the discovery of a human leg on subway tracks in the Bronx over the weekend. The alarming find was reported just after 1 p.m. on Saturday, prompting officers to respond to the scene. Response from Law Enforcement Upon arrival at the site, officers from the … Read more
The NYPD is ramping up its efforts to combat the growing issue of migrant pickpocketing crews in New York City. Law enforcement sources reveal that nearly 100 asylum seekers are currently under surveillance as part of intensified monitoring. The urgency stems from a recent incident where a trio of individuals from Colombia—Oscar Tarazona, Sebastian Baez, … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, authorities in New York City seized multiple luxury vehicles believed to be owned by migrants outside a contentious shelter located at Floyd Bennett Field. The impounded vehicles, which included a white pickup truck, a Toyota Sienna, and two Toyota Sequoia SUVs, were towed on a Friday night. The incident, … Read more
For over a century, the mysterious Hart Island has silently cradled the unclaimed dead in the heart of New York City. Situated in Long Island Sound, to the East of the Bronx, this enigmatic island has played a pivotal role as the city’s public cemetery for more than a hundred years. A Century-Old Tapestry of … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has once again vetoed the Grieving Families Act, a proposed legislation that aimed to alter the state’s wrongful death statute, allowing families to seek damages for emotional suffering following the loss of a loved one. This marks the second time this year that Governor Hochul has declined to sign the … Read more
For many dreaming of the vibrant life in New York City, the reality often involves navigating the complexities of rent increases. In 2023, tenants in the city that never sleeps must grasp the intricacies of NYC’s rent increase laws to ensure they aren’t caught off guard by soaring costs. Free-Market vs. Rent-Regulated Apartments in New … Read more