Luchese Capo Gets 21 Months for $35M 'Rhino Sports' Gambling Empire, Charged in Brooklyn for Mob Racketeering
Luchese crime family captain Anthony Villani received a 21-month prison sentence for racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling, with a $4 million forfeiture. His operation, Rhino Sports, made at least $35 million illicitly.
New York City Sees Surge in Maternal Health Support as Over 3,200 Are Served by Citywide Doula Initiative Under Mayor Adams
NYC Mayor Adams' Citywide Doula Initiative served over 3,200 individuals and attended over 2,300 births in 2024, significantly aiding maternal health, particularly among Black, non-Hispanic women.
New York's Congestion Pricing Scheme Slashes Manhattan Traffic and Boosts Transit Use, Hochul Reports Success
NYC's congestion pricing significantly reduces vehicles and improves traffic and mass transit usage, despite legal challenges. It aims for a $15 billion MTA upgrade, and it shows safety and noise complaint improvements.












