Climate scientist talks recent intense weather in the city
It has been a whirlwind weather month for New Yorkers. July began with severe heat, followed by poor…
Queens Rep. Gregory Meeks talks Strait of Hormuz blockade
The Trump administration this week resumed its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The White House had…
Sanitation Commissioner talks alternate side violations
Drivers who do not move their cars for street cleaning will soon see a large sticker on their…
NYC Tourism official shares impact of World Cup
The New York New Jersey Host Committee for the World Cup forecast that the eight World Cup at…
Sexual health experts raise concerns over new HIV cases
Although the number of HIV cases in the city has fallen sharply over the decades, recent data is…
Expert discusses N.Y. Democrats’ push to redraw maps early
New York Democrats are jumping into the national redistricting fight. Ahead of the end of the legislative session…
Food bank raises concerns about new SNAP work requirements
This week, the federal government rolled out new work requirement rules for SNAP recipients. To receive full benefits,…
Fiscal watchdog talks city budget negotiations
Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his $124 billion executive budget proposal earlier this month, but now it’s the City…
Queens state senator says budget will be done by ‘next week’
Earlier this week, Albany lawmakers passed their 13th budget extender, funding the government through Wednesday. The state budget…
Priest discusses first year of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy
Friday marks one year since Pope Leo XIV was elected. A Chicago native, Leo is the first pope…
Bronx Week begins after being put on ‘pause’
Bronx Week — a celebration of the borough’s businesses and culture — officially kicked off Friday. Bronx Borough…
State senator talks live table games at Resorts World
After years of planning and bidding, the first live table casino games are operational in the five boroughs.…