A coalition of groups sued the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday, alleging that ICE and other federal agencies are unlawfully arresting immigrants in New York solely over their race or ethnicity.  The coalition, which includes the New York American Civil Liberties Union, Make the Road New York and the Legal Aid Society, filed the […]

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A change in policy proposed by the Mamdani administration this week could make it easier for New Yorkers to cancel subscriptions, automatic renewals and continuous service offers, as part of the new mayor’s wider crackdown on what he’s described as “subscription tricks and traps.” The so-called “click to cancel” proposal introduced by the Department of […]

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani won City Hall on a pledge to make New York City more livable and affordable.  His promises of a rent freeze for stabilized tenants, no-cost universal childcare, and fast and free buses resonated with more than a million voters — and created giant expectations in a city hungry for change.  It’ll take […]

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While seated behind the wheel of his green cab at East 125th Street and Park Avenue, Bakary Kane recalled how optimistic he felt more than seven years ago when he became the owner of a so-called Boro Taxi. But with the number of green cab drivers sinking to its lowest level ever, Kane said he […]

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Springtime in New York City is always magical — but perhaps more now than ever after the coldest, sludgiest winter in years. April showers are rejuvenating eager buds while the warmer weather invites them to open up. Blooming cherry blossoms and magnolias inspire awe and wonder as passersby stop to take in the ephemeral moment.  “They’re […]

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