New York Takes Monumental Step To Stop Domestic Violence
New York lawmakers are pushing a new bill that could dramatically reduce domestic violence.
Mayor Mamdani Wants To Tax the Rich—but Albany Controls the Purse Strings
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise taxes on the rich to fund housing, day care, and transit. But Albany holds the real power.
NY car insurance costs too much. Here’s Hochul plan to reduce premiums
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pitching a crackdown on phony car accidents and big payouts for crash injuries that she says have inflated New York's auto insurance costs. At a stop in New York City on Thursday, Jan. 22, Hochul promoted a set of proposals in her new budget that seek to bring down premiums that now average about...
A TV show about the NYPD is now a legal drama starring the city...
NYPD Dr. Phil's Son ASSOCIATED PRESS A reality TV series meant to spotlight the New York Police Department has spawned a real-life legal drama involving the city and the show’s producer, Jordan McGraw — the son of TV’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw. The city sued the younger McGraw and his production company this week for breach...
Ending soon: Lottery to buy Mitchell Lama co-ops near Lincoln Center
An affordable housing lottery closing soon offers the chance to purchase a one-bedroom or two-bedroom co-op on the Upper West Side for far below market price. The lottery for Mitchell-Lama units at the Lincoln Amsterdam House ends on Wednesday, Jan. 28. If eligible, you can buy a one-bedroom apartment for...
Nurses Scramble to Make Ends Meet as Strike Drags On
This week, after more than 10 days on the picket line, nurse Zara Roy took to the internet for help, setting up a GoFundMe while she looks for a temporary job. While her husband, also a nurse, continues to work, they can’t pay the bills solely on his income, she said. “I’m just trying to […] The post Nurses...
New Assembly bills would make bus rides free for senior citizens, high school and...
STATEWIDE — CITY BUS RIDES WOULD BE FREE FOR THE ELDERLY AND SOME STUDENTS under a legislative package that state Assemblymember William Colton, D-47, has introduced. Colton, who represents Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights, introduced three bills aimed to help senior citizens as well as college...
Doctor with ALS Says Access to Medical Aid in Dying ‘Freed’ Him from ‘Immeasurable...
“MAID gave me the freedom to determine my own fate,” said Jeremy Boal
State Approves Con Ed Rate Hike: 9% for Electric and 6% for Gas
New year, higher Con Ed bills. The state Public Service Commission on Thursday approved increases for Con Ed customers in New York, amounting to increases of about 9% for electric and about 6% for gas over three years. That amounts to about $4 per month more on the average New York City resident’s electric bill....
Why you should never try this viral hack to clear snow off your car
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A massive snowstorm is heading towards the tri-state area this weekend with the potential of bringing over a foot of snow to some parts of New York and New Jersey. The snowfall may be pleasant to watch in the moment, but the inevitable shovel and car-clearing process has a special way […]
