Last semester was undoubtedly challenging, but this one has proven to be even more difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the United States’ inadequate response, has forced parents and teachers to make unpleasant decisions regarding their children’s education. However, the recent emergence of the highly contagious Omicron variant has brought a new level of chaos …
A former patient has filed a lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, alleging that the institution covered up a sexual assault by a doctor in 2021. The patient, who remains anonymous, is suing the hospital and several staff members for their alleged involvement in the cover-up. The accused doctor, Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng, …
This Pride Month, as states across the country are enacting measures to limit access to healthcare for transgender and non-binary Americans, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has taken action to protect their rights. Mayor Adams recently signed Executive Order 32, which safeguards access to gender-affirming healthcare in the city. In a tweet, Mayor Adams …
During this week’s smoky haze in central New Jersey, Kathy Jackson was forced to close all her windows and rely on the air conditioner to filter out the wildfire smoke coming from Canada. As an asthmatic with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Jackson couldn’t risk breathing in the dangerous particles. However, running the air conditioner …
A man has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of manslaughter for using a chokehold on a distressed subway rider in New York City, resulting in the rider’s death. This expected procedural step allows the criminal case to move forward towards trial. The defendant, Daniel Penny, was charged by Manhattan prosecutors last …
A recent study by financial information provider SmartAsset has found that high-earning residents of New York City could save nearly $200,000 by leaving the city’s expensive taxes and rents behind and moving to Miami’s sunny beaches. According to the study, Manhattan residents earning $650,000 a year could save $195,000 due to Florida’s lack of state …
Livestream shopping has become a booming industry in the US, creating a market worth $512bn globally. Livestream shopping involves vendors showcasing their wares in real-time to viewers who can ask questions and make purchases instantly. Major firms such as Poshmark, TikTok and eBay have launched or are testing their own platforms for the service. CEO …
As the pandemic begins to recede in many parts of the world, the struggles facing offices are becoming more apparent. CEOs like Jamie Dimon are starting to doubt the future of traditional office spaces, with JPMorgan Chase shrinking its Manhattan footprint by 20%. The consequences of this trend will be far-reaching, with landlords, banks, and …
The tower at 111 Wall St. is a symbol of the current crisis facing the commercial real-estate market in Manhattan, as well as the city itself. Despite its significant transformation from an unattractive structure into a downtown gem, the tower’s owners face significant challenges due to a decline in demand for office space. Nightingale Group …
Google has allowed its employees located in New York and other East Coast locales to work from home due to hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires. The tech giant advised its employees to avoid outdoor exposure and remain indoors as much as possible, considering the unhealthy air quality. Google also closed off outdoor terraces at its …