Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling Magically Appear in New York
photo by Dvorah Nelson By Dvorah Nelson Perhaps the words painted on the wall of the New-York Historical Society’s exhibit say it all: “There …[read more]
Nigerian Prince Tricked Job Seekers into Giving Him Paydays, Prosecutors Say
Photo credit: Mark Mathosian, via Creative Commons By Benjamin Rubin Scam emails claiming to be from Nigerian royalty were all the rage in the …[read more]
Native American Art, Still Living, at the MET
Photo by Marcus Ayala By Marcus Ayala The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) opened an exhibit in the American Wing called “Art of Native …[read more]
Group Wants Americans to Learn How to Retire, with Money
Photo: Elaine Larsen, left, speaks with Jean Chatzky about why it’s important to get protected, lifetime income. Credit, Michelle Ayr By: Michelle Ayr The language …[read more]
Brooklyn College Professor Outrages Students Angered by His Pro-Kavanaugh Blog Post
photo by Oscar Montenegro By Hannah Grossman and Oscar Montenegro Hundreds of students gathered on Brooklyn College’s campus Thursday to call for the firing of …[read more]
CUNY Officials Say, ‘We Care About Race.’ Critics Respond, ‘But It Doesn’t Show When You’re Hiring People’
By Marcus Ayala The New York City Council held a hearing on higher educational and specifically the City University of New York, known as CUNY. …[read more]
Alleged Mobster’s Trial Extended to Next Year, Because of His Poor Health
By: Michelle Ayr On Thursday, Nicholas Angelo Santora was to have a hearing regarding his suspected association with the Bonanno organized crime family, at …[read more]
Winner Says $99 Million is Great, Being Healthy is Greater
photo: Nandlall Mangal receiving his check. Credit: Hannah Grossman By Hannah Grossman “I can’t believe it’s me,” said Nandlall Mangal, the 42-year-old Poweball winner from …[read more]
Jeffries and Nadler: Let’s Stand Strong on Immigrant Rights, Fair Wages and Health Care
photo: left to right, Greg David of Crain’s; Congressman Hakeem Jeffries; Congressman Jerrold Nadler. Credit: Dakota O’Brien By Dakota O’Brien The New York …[read more]
With the Ultra-Orthodox Community Behind Him, Simcha Felder, Survives Progressive Onslaught
Photo: State Sen. Simcha Felder By Dvorah Nelson and Benjamin Rubin Last week, for the first time since 2012, State Senator Simcha Felder …[read more]