Monday’s Headlines: Red Means Stop Edition
Mayor Mamdani's Department of Transportation is seeing red. DOT on Friday announced plans to finally expand the number of locations in the city with red light cameras from 150 to 600 — more than a year after Gov. Hochul signed state legislation enabling the agency to so. Gothamist, amNY and PIX11 all covered the...
NY weather: Weather alert issued for snow showers and rain in Suffolk and Nassau...
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:34 p.m. for snow showers and rain until 6:15 p.m. for Suffolk and Nassau counties. "At 5:32 p.m., a band of heavy snow was over Oyster Bay moving southeast at 30 MPH," explains the weather service. Locations impacted...
Soaring teen crime a message for Hochul — fix Raise the Age and save...
At last week’s 2025 year-end crime briefing, Commissioner Jessica Tisch cited multiple successes tied to the NYPD’s relentless focus on crime hotspots and the gang members within them; the rundown was impressive and encouraging — except for one major category: juvenile crime. So what gives? Maybe it’s the state’s...
The Overlooked City In New York Where You Can Retire Comfortably On A Tiny...
You know that feeling when you discover something amazing that’s been hiding in plain sight all along, like finding twenty dollars in your winter coat pocket or realizing your favorite restaurant delivers?. That’s exactly what Jamestown, New York is – a delightful secret tucked away in the southwestern corner...
New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency as Donations Plummet Following Holidays, Severe Weather,...
(NYBC) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region. In recent weeks, blood...
Eight Days In, Mayor Zohran Mamdani Turns Campaign Promise Into Universal Childcare
Eight days into office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is already doing what many candidates promise, but few deliver: turning campaign commitments into policy. Last week in Flatbush, Mamdani stood alongside New York Governor Kathy Hochul to announce a $1.2 billion state investment that formally launches the...
Working families deserve a fair chance at parenthood (opinion)
Becoming a parent is one of the most meaningful experiences in life. Yet for far too many New Yorkers, the ability to start or grow a family hinges less on love, readiness, or stability and far more on whether they can afford tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills.
City, State Roll Out ‘2-Care’ Plan for Free Child Care at Age Two
Brooklyn, NY (January 8, 2026) New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have announced a new initiative that will provide free child care for all two-year-olds in New York City, positioning the city for a major expansion of early childhood support over the next several years.
Nurse strike averted across three Northwell hospitals following tentative agreements
A potential nurse strike across three Long Island hospitals has been averted after Northwell Health reached tentative contract agreements with the New York State Nurses Association at Huntington, Plainview, and Syosset hospitals. In a statement released Saturday, Northwell confirmed that NYSNA has officially...
New York Weather Alert: Rain and Icy Conditions Increase Albany to New York City...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York City, New York – A prolonged stretch of wet and potentially icy winter weather is expected to impact eastern New York and the New York City metro area beginning Thursday, raising concerns for...
