New York City Celebrates Labor Movement with Historic Labor Day Parade on Fifth Avenue
The NYC Labor Day Parade gathers thousands on Fifth Avenue, featuring over 200 unions with co-Grand Marshals Rich Maroko and Terri Carmichael Jackson leading the event.
MTA Readies for Potential LIRR Employee Strike, Considers Buses as Commuter Contingency Plan Amid Contract Disputes
MTA is preparing for a potential LIRR strike on September 18, with unions seeking a 15% raise over three years, versus MTA's 9.5% offer. Plans include shuttle buses to Queens stations if the strike occurs.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Dismisses Ambassadorship Rumors, Remains Defiant in Re-Election Bid Amid Signature Controversy
NYC Mayor Eric Adams rebuffs rumors of a Trump administration ambassadorship, confirming his re-election bid against Zohran Mamdani. Controversy surrounds his campaign's review of 50,000 signatures by a lawyer with a checkered past.
Governor Hochul Announces $28 Million Investment in New York's Climate Fight with Energy Efficiency Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $28 million investment in New York for 10 energy efficiency projects, targeting large buildings and affordable housing, to reduce the carbon footprint as part of the Empire Building Challenge.
Gov. Hochul Launches $16.4M Revamp of Key Bridges in Lower Hudson Valley to Boost Resilience and Cut Noise Pollution
Governor Hochul announces a $16.4 million project to refurbish four key bridges in New York's Lower Hudson Valley to improve travel and reduce noise pollution.
Buffalo Landlord Hit with $515K Fine in Landmark Lead Poisoning Settlement, AG Letitia James Champions Justice for Marginalized Communities
NY Attorney General Letitia James settled with landlord Farhad Raiszadeh for lead hazard negligence in Buffalo homes, requiring payments and property remediation.
Former Las Vegas Man Sentenced to 7 Years for $1.4 Million Investment Fraud, Ordered to Pay Restitution
Elias Ghanem II, formerly of Las Vegas, received a 7-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay restitution for defrauding investors of $1.4 million in a cannabis and restaurant scam.
New York City Braces for Severe Weather, Thunderstorms and Potential Flooding Across Boroughs
Severe weather in New York City brings potential flooding and storms, with a high chance of rain and thunderstorms anticipated in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island.
Bath Beach Residents Outraged as Pedestrian Bridge Reconstruction Faces Multi-Year Delays in Brooklyn
Brooklyn residents are exasperated by delays in reconstructing the 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge over the Belt Parkway, leading to community complaints and skepticism toward DOT's projected completion time.












