The upcoming 2023-24 school year is overshadowed by the looming threat of a school bus strike, which could leave over 150,000 children stranded. Amalgamated Transit Union 1181, representing 8,000-plus school bus drivers, mechanics, and escorts, has taken an extreme approach by holding child hostages and demanding more than what other city workers have negotiated in …
In 1975, during a time of financial crisis in New York City, President Gerald Ford callously responded to their plea for help by essentially telling them to “Drop Dead.” This incident is reminiscent of President Biden snubbing Governor Hochul when she visited the White House to seek federal assistance for the illegal-immigrant crisis. The New …
Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England, will be joining Bloomberg as the head of its climate finance initiatives. In his new role, Carney will bring his expertise in mitigating risks to financial institutions. Michael Bloomberg, the company’s founder, praised Carney’s work and stated that he will be supported by a team …
When attempting to introduce someone to the show How to With John Wilson, I find it challenging to know where to start. HBO promotes it as a docuseries by filmmaker John Wilson, delving into the eccentric behavior of New York City’s most offbeat residents. However, labeling it as a “docuseries” doesn’t quite capture its essence. …
Discover the Beneficiaries of Your City Tax Dollars: Analyzing New York’s Spending Trends Over the past decade, city spending in New York has risen by 12% above inflation. Compared to other wealthy cities, New York spends significantly more per person. In recent years, the ballooning city workforce, primarily in education, has been the main contributor …
Chris Christie, despite his low support among Republican voters, is gaining popularity among liberal pundits in the Republican presidential race. The Los Angeles Times‘ Robin Abcarian has praised Christie as a bold truth teller for his poetic description of Donald Trump. Joe Klein found Christie’s CNN town hall “exhilarating” and appreciates his fluency and reasonability …