New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosts a media briefing at City Hall in Manhattan on Nov. 14, 2023. Nearly 60% of registered local voters said they disapproved of Adams' job performance, versus 28% who said they approved. [ more › ]
All New York City public schools would have to keep supplies of the overdose treatment naloxone, popularly known by the brand name Narcan, under a law passed by the city council Wednesday. The antidote, which is commonly known as Narcan and is used to reverse opioid overdoses, is already in city high schools. [ more › ]
Street Cop Training founder and CEO Dennis Benigno speaks at a 2021 conference where, New Jersey's state comptroller says, police were encouraged to think of civilians as the enemy and to pull people over on hunches. At least $75,000 in public funds was spent for more than 200 officers to attend, according to the state comptroller. [ more › ]
Menstrual cups will soon be available at shelters and prisons following passage of a Council bill. The move is part of a package of bills being passed by the New York City Council to enhance “menstrual equity” throughout the five boroughs. [ more › ]
National Grid wants to raise rates for New York City customers. The natural gas giant says the increase is necessary to comply with climate laws. [ more › ]
Councilmember Robert Holden called for lawmakers to advance his bill cracking down on e-bikes during a rally outside City Hall. A majority of the City Council is sponsoring the legislation, which was introduced last year. [ more › ]
Because drunk 35-year-olds know the words, here are your afternoon links: AOC is very popular, Venice gondola capsized, skiing in jeans and more. [ more › ]
J.H.S. 123 James M. Kieran in Soundview. The girl is in stable condition and is expected to survive. [ more › ]
The MTA board has voted to advance approval of congestion pricing -- a key step toward making it a reality. Tolls include $1.25 for cabs and $15 for passenger vehicles during the day, with few exemptions. [ more › ]
Because the "Gasolina" singer is on fire for Christ, here are your early links: Manhattan office occupancy creeping up, Newcomers High School students want a name change, Swiss sledding and more. [ more › ]
Dietmar Detering has filed an extraordinary number of noise complaints against businesses. Under current law, professional complainer Dietmar Detering stands to make more than $200,000 if even half of his noise complaints are upheld. [ more › ]
A file photo of Mayor Eric Adams. Following a fundraiser, Adams assisted Rybak Development in rezoning a Coney Island parking garage into retail. [ more › ]