70 NYCHA workers convicted after corruption sweep
Nearly two years after the largest single-day federal bribery takedown in the Justice Department’s history, federal prosecutors secured a perfect record on convictions. All 70 New York City Housing Authority employees swept up in a corruption sweep were convicted, Gothamist reported. Charges ranged from bribery to...
Free Buses Can Be a Reality — Just Look at Maryland
During the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic downturn, many people couldn’t pay their transportation costs, and often didn’t. In New York City in 2021, some 21 percent of bus riders did not pay the fare, a figure that grew to 48 percent in 2024. Some local governments, including New York City, responded...
Highway Fruit Vendors: A Disturbing Glimpse into Child Labor and Exploitation
A growing concern has been raised by social media users regarding the sight of children and adults selling fruits along the highway, specifically Route 440 and Tonelle Avenue. The sight of people, including children, setting up makeshift fruit stands on the highway has sparked a discussion about child labor, safety,...
Max B Sets Post-Prison Comeback in Motion With Coke Wave Reunion and Solo Album
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10: Max B attends Max B Welcome Home Dinner on November 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Max B is making his return count. Just weeks after walking out of Northern State Prison last month, the Harlem native is already back in the studio—and back in formation...
New York City sparks debate after posing new law for apartment buildings: ‘The first...
"We have to ensure that we make it easier for condo and co-op owners to follow these laws." New York City sparks debate after posing new law for apartment buildings: 'The first issue that absolutely keeps me up at night' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Mamdani Team Member Backs Law To Stop ‘Personalized’ Pricing
Lina Khan, former chair of the FTC and now co-chair of the mayoral transition team for Zohran Mamdani, has praised the law.
NYPD cop ‘accidentally’ maced by another officer as ICE protests erupt across New York
Demonstrators were trying to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from carrying out a raid on nearby Canal Street, which has seen multiple incidents in recent months
Times Square subway burn victim keeps changing his story, police say
A 55-year-old man suffered burns after his pants caught fire on a 3 train as it approached Times Square. What exactly happened, however, is no longer clear.
FDNY commissioner cites fundamental differences with mayor-elect Mamdani as reason for resignation
NEW YORK — FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker revealed the reasoning behind his resignation Wednesday, saying he quickly realized he had “fundamental differences” with Zohran Mamdani that would make it a challenge to work in the new mayoral administration. “There are things that I have heard (Mamdani) say...
Zohran Mamdani & Eric Adams Are Locked In A Bitter Feud
Despite the vast majority of New Yorkers hating their scandal-ridden mayor, Eric Adams, he still thinks attacking incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani is a good idea.
