Mamdani warns New Yorkers may lose SNAP benefits June 1. Here’s why
New York City officials are sounding the alarm on new federal work requirements for SNAP recipients that could leave New Yorkers without benefits. The new federal law, which has requirements that will start to affect beneficiaries on June 1, could leave hundreds of thousands of households in the state without benefits
Move over, Wonka! NJ has one of the best chocolatiers in the U.S.
Vesta Chocolate crafts small chocolates and other delicious baked goods. Visit their spot in Montclair, featuring outside dining and vegan options.
LETTER: 2 Jersey City BOE trustees: Arrests at public meetings should be a last...
In a letter to the editor, Jersey City Board of Education Trustees Dr. Matthew Schneider and Tia Rezabala address the arrest of Emily Pecot at their May 21st meeting, indicating such scenarios should only take place as a last resort. The following statement reflects the views of Board Trustees Tia...
Smoke Shops And Dispensaries: Bergenline Avenue’s Changing Business Landscape In Hudson County
Graphic by John Lugo / SOC Images. As you head down Bergenline Avenue, you may have noticed a number of local businesses that have closed or left the area. In their place, storefronts many locals once recognized are now increasingly being filled by smoke shops and dispensaries. The rise of...
Staten Islander who was temporarily paralyzed after freak Polar Plunge accident graduates from law...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ever since his life changed dramatically following a freak accident that left him temporarily paralyzed 7 1/2 years ago, Michael Wright has been determined to turn something bad into good. The Mariners Harbor resident, who was injured while taking part in a Polar Plunge fundraising...
Mamdani To Exempt Some From NYC Rent Freeze—Who Would Be Impacted?
The New York City mayor appears to be listening to landlords’ criticism of his proposed rent freeze—at least in some cases.
NYC Council pushes Mamdani to add ‘fifth man’ to FDNY trucks— restoring Bloomberg-era cut
The City Council is pushing to add a fifth firefighter to dozens of more engines — in what lawmakers argue will lead to fast-moving blazes being extinguished much quicker, The Post has learned. The legislative body wants the Mamdani administration to allocate an additional $91.7 million to add the extra staff at 86 eng
Upstate New York Cave Rescue Mirrors Terrifying 127 Hours Movie
A New York man found himself in a real-life horror script after slipping into an incredibly tight underground crevice.
12 Thrift Stores In Brooklyn, New York That Are Packed With Vintage Style
I have spent more money than I care to admit on things I absolutely did not need. A velvet blazer. A lamp shaped like a flamingo. Seventeen vintage band tees. No regrets. Brooklyn has a way of doing that to you, and its thrift scene is the main culprit. This...
Broken windows under Mamdani? Frustration mounts with mayor’s policing policies.
Mayor Mamdani is planning a summer surge of police officers. Voters and criminal justice reformers and advocates said Mamdani is continuing policies initiated by his predecessor. [ more › ]
