New York Governor Kathy Hochul Joins BAPS Flushing Mandir for Diwali Celebration
New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated Diwali with the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Flushing, Queens, highlighting the significance of cultural diversity and community engagement. New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently participated in a Diwali reception hosted by the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Flushing,...
NYC Mayor’s Office And ULI Release Local Law 97 Compliance Roadmap For Co-Ops
The Urban Land Institute New York (ULI NY) and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) released a report today, entitled Decarbonizing NYC Co-ops: A Local Law 97 Compliance Roadmap. The report shares a wide range of recommendations emerging from a ULI New York Technical Assistance...
World Atlas names the most captivating small towns in NY: See the list
Outside the bustling cityscape and towering skyline of New York City is a remarkable variety of charming small towns, scattered across the Empire state. Here's more about nine of New York's most captivating small towns, communities that present an array of photogenic, memorable experiences ranging from historic...
NOAA predicts mild start to NY winter
New York could see a warmer-than-usual fall and early winter, with no clear trend in snowfall, according to NOAA’s 2025–26 outlook. The Northeast, including NYC and the Hudson Valley, has a 33–40% chance of above-average temperatures through February. Central and western New York have equal chances for normal...
New Yorkers Will Get Bigger Social Security Checks Next Year
There's a financial rollercoaster ahead for Social Security recipients, with increased benefits on the horizon but also some tricky adjustments starting this month.
New York AG Launches Online Portal to Report ICE Misconduct
NEW YORK — Attorney General Leticia James Thursday the launch of a new online portal where New Yorkers can submit complaints, videos, and photographs documenting alleged abuses by ICE.
Flushing-Based Dark Web Drug Ring Busted: Local Resident Among Five Convicted in $7.2 Million...
On October 23, 2025, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced the prosecution of a dark web drug trafficking group that laundered over $7.2 million using cryptocurrency. The group, called 'FireBunnyUSA,' shipped more than 10,000 packages containing illegal drugs, including cocaine, MDMA, and...
Big cleanup in Little Manila
More than 110 volunteers came together Oct. 4 for the third annual Little Manila Community Cleanup to kick off Filipino American History Month, hosted by Assemblyman Steven Raga and the National Federation of Filipino American Associations New York Chapter. The volunteers collected more than 160 pounds of trash and...
Wall Street profits nearly doubled in 2024 and securities workforce hit all-time high
The securities industry is already on pace to exceed last year’s profits in 2025.
N.Y. weather: Chilly temperatures forecast for NYC; frost possible
A cold snap is set to sweep through Staten Island, with temperatures dropping into the 30s and 40s overnight and potential for patchy frost in outlying areas, according to the National Weather Service. Residents should prepare for cooler conditions with clear skies and light winds through the weekend. The weather...
