Mystery Delivery App Relay Ghosts NYC, Leaving Thousands Of Riders Jobless
Relay is ending New York City deliveries on April 1, citing business concerns as the city tightens pay and deactivation rules. Thousands of riders now face a scramble for other apps.
Goldman Scraps DEI Test for Boardroom Seats, Downtown on Edge
Goldman Sachs will stop weighing race, gender and sexual orientation in board searches after a private deal with a conservative shareholder group. The change follows legal and political shifts that have weakened formal DEI mandates.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 84 in Chicago
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away at 84, leaving a legacy of justice and equality. He suffered from a neurological disease and was honored for his lifelong activism.
Blue Cross Customers Finally Set To See Slice Of $2.67 Billion Payout
Blue Cross Blue Shield will begin distributing payouts from a $2.67B settlement; eligible subscribers who filed by Nov. 5, 2021 should watch for May 2026 payments. Payments will vary based on premiums and plan type.
Senator Schumer Advocates for Pride Flag Protection at Stonewall National Monument Amid Political Pushback
Senator Chuck Schumer proposes a bill to preserve the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument in response to its controversial removal. He aims to recognize the flag as a congressionally authorized symbol.
After Sex Conviction, Epstein Still Wined and Dined at Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Galas
DOJ files and reporting show Jeffrey Epstein gave at least $375,000 to Harvard’s Hasty Pudding between 2013 and 2019 and attended its galas after his 2008 conviction.
Romance Soars in Times Square as Couples Say 'I Do' Amidst Valentine's Day Celebrations
Couples gathered in Times Square on Valentine's Day to get married, propose, and renew vows, celebrated with a new art installation "Making Love" and Broadway performances.
Flooded, Infested and Fed Up as Morrisania Tenants Say Franklin Ave Buildings Are Falling Apart
Tenants in two Morrisania buildings on Franklin Avenue report leaks, rats and drug activity and say management has been slow to act. City health and housing agencies are being asked to step in.
Injured Staten Island Firefighter Christopher Dorato Celebrated by FDNY and Community as He Leaves Hospital
FDNY and loved ones honored Firefighter Christopher Dorato with a walk-out ceremony as he left the hospital after surgeries for a severe leg injury sustained in a Staten Island fire.
New York City to Launch Free Child Care for 2,000 Toddlers This Fall Under Mayor Mamdani's Plan
NYC is set to offer free child care for roughly 2,000 toddlers this fall in a plan by Mayor Mamdani's administration, amidst high costs and provider challenges.












