Mexican Naval Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge in Fatal Crash
A tragic accident in New York Harbor this weekend left two Mexican navy cadets dead and at least 22 others injured after a tall ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, according to CBS News. Eleven remain in critical condition. The ship, Cuauhtémoc—a 270-foot Mexican naval training vessel known as a “goodwill ambassador”—was carrying 277 people …
Manhattan’s $15 Congestion Pricing Mirage
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown a wrench in the works of the much-anticipated Manhattan congestion pricing plan. Just when people were starting to brace for a $15 fee to roll into the heart of the city, Hochul pulled the plug, citing “unintended consequences” in a pre-recorded announcement on June 5. This decision marks …
Beware the Broker Fee
You have been on the house hunt grind for what feels like forever, and just as you are nearing your wits’ end… you find it! The one! The dream apartment that makes all those hours of scrolling, of running from one open house to another, worthwhile. But, is it too good to be true? Turns …
NYC Public Schools Reverse Ban on ChatGPT
New York City’s public school system is shifting its stance on the utilization of ChatGPT, an advanced chatbot created by artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI. Previously deeming the technology as potentially detrimental to the educational process, the system now seems poised to welcome its application, as reported by Gizmodo. “In the early days, there was a …
Outraged Over Roe Ruling, Marchers Return to NYC Pride with New Fervor
Thousands of people converged in Manhattan on Sunday to take part in New York City’s annual Pride March. Though no less spirited, this year’s event carried the weight of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn of Roe v. Wade, which has left many reeling since it was announced late last week. Members and allies of …
NYC Bans Natural Gas in New Constructions
The New York City Council voted yesterday to prohibit natural gas hookups in most new constructions, according to Reuters. The ban will play a huge role in reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to CNBC. Buildings generate over half of New York City’s carbon output and nearly 40 percent of carbon emissions nationwide. “This …
NYC Launches First Supervised Injection Sites
In an effort to reduce record high drug overdose deaths, New York City has opened the nation’s first supervised injection sites, according to NPR. Two former needle exchange centers in Washington Heights and East Harlem have been converted into overdose prevention center (OPCs), where trained staff members provide clean syringes, oversee drug use, administer naloxone …
Andrew Yang Submits Paperwork to Run for NYC Mayor
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang has filed the necessary paperwork to enter next year’s race for New York City Mayor, according to NBC New York. The former tech entrepreneur made headlines during his run for president when he called for universal basic income of $1,000 a month for Americans over the age of 18. His …
