NYC Judge Rules Padlock Law for Illegal Pot Shops Unconstitutional
On Tuesday, October 29, a New York City judge ruled that a law enabling the city to shut down unlicensed...
Tuberculosis Reclaims Position as Top Infectious Disease, WHO Reports
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday, October 30th, that tuberculosis (TB) has likely returned as the world’s leading...
NYC Council Pushes for 500 New Water Fountains, But DEP Cites Feasibility Concerns
The New York City Council introduced the Hydration for All Act on Monday, October 28, a proposal to install 500...
McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Quarter Pounder, First Lawsuit Filed Amid Investigation
On Thursday, October 24th, a Colorado man, Eric Stelly, filed the first lawsuit related to McDonald's recent E. coli outbreak....
“City of Yes” Zoning Proposal Sparks Mixed Reactions
On Monday, October 21st, New York City’s “City of Yes” housing proposal, initiated by Mayor Eric Adams, faced intense scrutiny...
Station Yards Unveils New Phase at LIRR Hub, Creating Housing and Jobs
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the next phase of the $1.2 billion Station Yards project at the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail...
New Census Data Shows Over 480,000 New Yorkers Left in 2023
On Tuesday, October 22nd, the United States Census Bureau reported that more than 480,000 residents left New York State in...
U.S. Hospitals Face IV Fluid Shortage, Delaying Surgeries Nationwide
Hospitals across the United States continue to face critical shortages of intravenous (IV) fluids, a situation worsened by Hurricane Helene,...
Port Authority Bus Terminal Secures Approval for $10 Billion Renovation
The City Planning Commission unanimously approved a massive $10 billion overhaul of the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Thursday, October...
