New report finds a horrifying proportion of NYC families are struggling to afford basic...
Steep increases in food prices have made it hard for a large number of people to afford their basic needs. New report finds a horrifying proportion of NYC families are struggling to afford basic necessities: 'We've never seen anything like this' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Entire neighborhood furious after being handed ‘parking tickets’ despite doing nothing wrong
DRIVERS were furious after a business issued mysterious parking tickets despite nothing being wrong. Residents were fed up with a local business after receiving a surprising ticket on their car windshield. A local business in Riverdale, New York, handed out promotional flyers in an envelope that appeared to be a...
Final days until 20mph speed limit law fully enforced
THE process of reducing speed limits in 250 zones of a major American city is set to be completed in a matter of days. Officials have been reducing the speed...
The Town In New York So Affordable, You Can Live On Social Security Alone
Ever wondered if there’s a place in New York where your dollar stretches further than your patience in Manhattan traffic?. Amsterdam, NY isn’t just a smaller namesake of its Dutch counterpart—it’s a hidden gem nestled along the Mohawk River where affordability meets small-town charm. When most...
New York City to phase out MetroCard for public transit after 30 years
More than 30 years after New York City switched from tokens to the magnetic swipe of a MetroCard to ride its subways and buses, the card's era is about to end.
Mamdani’s celebration, New Year’s Eve festivities to close NYC streets. Here’s the full list
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Several New York City roads will be closed in the coming week for Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral inauguration ceremony and the annual Times Square New Year’s Eve festivities. According to 311, a free, public block party will be held near City Hall on New...
Outgoing NYC mayor Eric Adams says snowstorm perfect opportunity for ‘baby making’
As New York City is pummeled by the recent snowstorm, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams offered one suggestion to New Yorkers on how to stay busy while sheltering from the cold
New Jersey weather: Fast moving rare winter storm threatens to blanket NJ in snow
New York City issued its first Winter Storm Warning in nearly 4 years, with 3-5 inches of snow expected widespread and up to 8 inches possible in some areas. Hazardous travel conditions anticipated Friday into Saturday.
83-Year-Old Woman Killed In Union City Hit-Run, Prosecutors Say
Fabiola Bedoya, 83, of Union City, was struck in the area of 30th Street and Palisades Avenue in Union City at approximately 5:40 p.m., Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said. Bedoya was found with serious injuries at the scene, Mello said. The vehicle involved in the crash did not...
Are There Paranormal Beings Along The Shores of New York’s Hudson River?
For years sailors who traveled up and down the Hudson river claimed to seeing beings, and some say they even caused a famous shipwreck.
