ABA Power Panel Moves to Axe Law School Diversity Mandates
A committee advising the ABA recommended removing key diversity accreditation rules to preserve the accreditor's federal status, heightening a standoff with federal regulators and law‑school leaders.
Bronx Showdown Over Grocery ‘Surveillance Pricing’ As Letitia James Demands One Fair Price
Letitia James and Bronx leaders rallied in Soundview behind the One Fair Price bills, calling to ban algorithmic pricing and electronic shelf labels. Supporters say the laws protect shoppers and workers from hidden, data-driven surcharges.
Penn Station Power Play: Vornado Packs 34th Street Passage With Three Sidewalk Cafes
Vornado plans three sidewalk cafes in a West 34th passageway outside Penn Station as part of its Penn District retail push. The move builds on Plaza 33 and other recent public-space upgrades.
DIY Lead Tests Flop, Leave Families In The Dark On Hidden Hazards
Consumer Reports found popular home lead-test kits flag high contamination but often miss lower, still-dangerous levels. Officials say certified lab testing is the reliable way to confirm lead.
Al Sharpton Joins Airbnb Brawl Over Mamdani's Harlem-to-Queens Crackdown
Airbnb has tapped Rev. Al Sharpton and other Black leaders to press City Hall to ease NYC’s short‑term rental rules, escalating a fight over housing and income. The move deepens a City Council and court dispute over who should benefit from home‑sharing.












