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Adams under fire for telling male reporter ‘You’ve got that summer body going’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is under fire for comments he made about a reporter’s physical appearance during a press conference, with some saying they were inappropriate. The comment came in response to a question about pro-Palestinian protests from Pete Cuddihy, a college intern at Fox News. “You look like you’ve been working out, […]
Severe storm alert: NYC braces for heavy rain, winds, possible outages on Friday l Forecast
NEW YORK CITY - Don't be fooled by the beautiful weather – strong storms could be on the way to NYC. The National Weather Service has put parts of New York City in the marginal and slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday afternoon, meaning heavy rain, damaging winds and scattered power outages are all possible across the Tri-State area.
After altercation video goes viral, NYC migrant street vendors get an assist
A street vendor sells products along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, on Aug. 16, 2023. The number of street vendors in the city has surged amid an immigration wave that started in 2022. Many of those vending do so without city licenses. Volunteers lend aid to migrant street vendors, who say child care is one of their most pressing needs. [ more › ]
NYCHA’s not just a landlord. It's going to train young adults to work in construction.
The workforce training program comes as the city's need for affordable housing is reaching an apex. The $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Labor Department will fund the workforce development program for 40 months. [ more › ]
Peoria cheer and dance team to perform at Dance the World in NYC
PEORIA (25News Now) - A Peoria-based cheer and dance team is heading to the Big Apple this summer to perform at Dance the World in New York City. After submitting an audition video in April of last year, the Coach Bre Cottage Cheer & Dance Company was selected in June 2023. Disney took samples from an international field.
Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she is considering a ban on face masks in the New York City subway system due to concerns about people shielding their identities while committing antisemitic acts. Hochul, a Democrat, told reporters the exact details of the policy are not clear but it would contain “common-sense exemptions" for health, cultural or religious reasons. Many people concerned about COVID-19 and air pollution routinely wear masks on the subway.Hochul said she was in talks with lawmakers on potentially crafting a bill. At at news conference in Albany, the governor said she was moved to act...
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