YORK

Dec 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

New York's Subway Says Goodbye to the MetroCard

New York's subway system is saying farewell to the MetroCard after over 30 years of service. This change is part of a shift to a more modern payment system called OMNY. OMNY allows riders to pay for their trips by tapping their credit cards, phones, or other smart devices, similar to how people pay

reading time less than a minute
Dec 28 2025CRIME

Crime Rates: Illegal Immigrants in New York

New York's prison and jail population has a notable number of illegal immigrants, which raises questions about crime rates. These individuals are responsible for a wide range of serious offenses, including homicides, assaults, burglaries, and sexual predatory acts. The state's reluctance to cooperat

reading time less than a minute
Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: New York City's Weekend Whiteout

New York City saw a snowfall that was not as heavy as predicted but still made a big impact. By 7 a. m. , Central Park had 4. 3 inches of snow, the most since January 2022. The storm was strongest on Friday night and slowly calmed down by Saturday morning. The city was covered in snow. People had t

reading time less than a minute
Dec 27 2025HEALTH

New York Takes a Stand: Social Media Gets a Health Warning

New York is making a bold move to protect young people from the potential dangers of social media. Starting now, platforms with features like infinite scrolling and auto-play will have to show warnings about the possible harm they can cause to mental health. This new law is part of a growing trend,

reading time less than a minute
Dec 27 2025SPORTS

New York's 2025 Sports Year: Triumphs, Turmoil, and What's Next

New York's sports scene in 2025 was a rollercoaster. No championships were won, but there were plenty of thrills and spills. The Knicks made a surprising playoff run, but fell short in the end. They fired their coach and revamped their team, hoping for a better shot at the title in 2026. The Yankees

reading time less than a minute
Dec 27 2025POLITICS

New York Takes a Stand: Social Media and Young Minds

New York is stepping up to protect young users from the potential dangers of social media. The state is now requiring platforms to show warnings about the possible harm their features can cause. This move comes as more places around the world are taking action to address the impact of social media o

reading time less than a minute
Dec 26 2025WEATHER

Heavy Snow Expected: Stay Safe and Informed

A big winter storm is heading to New York City and nearby areas. It will bring a lot of snow from Friday evening to Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning. This means people should be ready for tough travel conditions. The storm will start in the afternoon

reading time less than a minute
Dec 25 2025SPORTS

The Rise and Fall of Marty Reisman: The Man Behind the Ping Pong Hustle

In the bustling streets of 1940s and '50s New York City, a unique subculture thrived around table tennis. This wasn't your average basement game; it was a high-stakes world filled with gamblers, artists, and misfits. Among them, a young Jewish man named Marty Reisman stood out. Known for his sharp s

reading time less than a minute
Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New York Hits Big with Million-Dollar Powerball Wins

In the latest Powerball drawing, luck struck twice in New York. Two tickets matched five numbers, each winning $1 million. One lucky ticket was bought at a newsstand near Wall Street, while the other came from a gas station in Valley Stream. These winners were part of a larger group of nine across t

reading time less than a minute
Dec 23 2025OPINION

The Hustler Who Taught Me to Fake It Till I Make It

In the summer of 2005, a young writer found himself in New York City, far from his Texas roots. He was working as an assistant to a literary agent, a job that didn't quite align with his dreams. He met a man named Marty Reisman, a self-proclaimed con artist and ping-pong hustler. Marty was a colorfu

reading time less than a minute