The mayor used a big rally in Queens to say that the next part of his term will focus on small, everyday fixes – what he calls “pothole politics. ” He also announced three new promises for the rest of his time in office: opening five city‑run grocery stores, making all trash containers available eve
The city plans a new supermarket in the heart of East Harlem, aiming to give residents cheaper food and fresh choices. The project will cost about $30 million and uses the existing La Marqueta site, a former marketplace beneath train tracks. City officials said they will finish construction before t
New York City keeps trying to shrink class sizes—because who wouldn’t want that? But here’s the catch: the plan assumes there’s room to make it happen. And there isn’t. Schools are packed, buildings are old, and new ones take years to build. Not to mention finding land in a crowded city is like winn
The city council is once again stirring debate with a fresh proposal that could change how ride‑share companies split fares. Two council members—one from District 2 and another from District 3—are looking at ways to cap the portion of fares that Uber and Lyft keep, hoping to leave drivers with a lar
Angela Dugalic grew up in Des Plaines, Illinois, but her story reaches far beyond the suburbs. Born to Serbian parents who fled the turmoil of their homeland, she carries both U. S. and Serbian citizenship. In 2021, she helped Serbia win gold at EuroBasket, showing that her talent knows no borders.
Pennsylvania sits on a goldmine of energy resources—gas, coal, nuclear, and even strong wind and solar potential. Yet households here pay some of the highest electricity bills in the country, despite sitting on top of so much energy wealth. Between 2018 and 2023, the cost per kilowatt hour jumped ne
Dallas officials say a whistle‑blower reported that two tech staff were working full‑time for both the City of Dallas and the City of Austin. The claim came through Dallas’s confidential hotline in November, prompting the Office of Inspector General to start a probe. The two employees earned more th
Marta Suarez Rodriguez grew up in Oviedo, a town in Spain’s northern region of Asturias. Her early love for sports started with soccer, but the flat fields pushed her toward basketball instead. At age seven she decided to chase that dream, inspired by the stories of NBA stars. After high school in
Arslanbek Makhmudov faces the world as Tyson Fury steps out of a 15‑month break, and fans want to know who this challenger really is. Makhmudov’s story starts in North Ossetia‑Alania, a region of Russia near Dagestan. Though he was born there, his family roots trace back to the Kumyk people of Dage
Arsenal lost 2‑1 to Bournemouth at the Emirates, taking points from a race that now feels tighter than ever. The loss brings them closer to Manchester City, who could cut the gap to six points if they win their game against Chelsea. City also have a match in hand, adding pressure on Arsenal’s
