Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announce $1.5B for NYC
New York (WRGB) — New York State will provide an additional $1.5 billion over two fiscal years to help New York City address ongoing financial challenges, according to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. State officials said the funding package includes $1 billion in New...
Mamdani demands steep new taxes on wealthy New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is urging Albany to raise taxes on high-income New Yorkers and large corporations, arguing that additional revenue should be on the table as state lawmakers consider the city’s fiscal needs. Speaking after the 2026 Joint Legislative Budget Hearing, he said he supports increasing taxes on New...
Mamdani works toward child care pledge as advocates press for patience
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making strides toward his campaign promise for universal child care in a phased implementation plan that has already seen some assistance by the state’s governor. While the city already offers free, universal pre-K to children 4 years old and up, Mamdani has worked with Gov. Kathy...
New York Weather Alert: Feb 28–Mar 13 Spring Shift Gains Ground Across I-95 And...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York, New York – A measurable warming trend is expected to expand across New York State as February transitions into March, increasing the likelihood that winter’s most persistent cold relaxes during...
First Alert Forecast: Mild Valentine’s Day, snow possible on Sunday
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
NaFFAA NY Receives $1M Federal Grant for Filipino Community Center
NEW YORK — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations New York (NaFFAA NY) has secured $1 million in federal Community Project Funding to advance the development of a long‑awaited Filipino American Community Center in New York City — a milestone leaders describe as historic for one of the...
Nikhil Gupta sentenced to 24 years in foiled assassination plot against terrorist Pannun
New York [US], February 14 (ANI): Nikhil Gupta, an Indian man accused of orchestrating a failed assassination plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh terrorist in New York, pleaded guilty on Friday (local time) and was given a sentence of upto 24 years in prison. The FBI in New York...
Putting the brakes on electric school bus mandate
At a recent transportation budget hearing in Albany, Janno Lieber, CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City, had a warning about electric buses. “Here’s a cautionary note, which is that the electric buses, about 60 altogether that we’ve received so far, have been underperforming in...
📢 Polk Street’s John Trotta Named NY Assistant Principal of the Year
Polk Street School’s Assistant Principal John Trotta has been named the 2026 New York State Elementary School Assistant Principal of the Year. The award, given by the School Administrators Association of New York State and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, recognizes outstanding leadership in...
What makes Cabernet Franc New York’s rising star wine? Grand tasting reveals
Cabernet Franc was once again the star of the show during a grand tasting at the Prince George Ballroom in Manhattan on Feb. 3. The gathering was held to help generate more interest and momentum in the Cab Franc Forward initiative, and according to organizers, drew more than 600 trade professionals, media,...
