Williamsburg’s anarchist bookstore is called “Property Is Theft.” But in a city with skyrocketing costs, patrons said having the co-chair of the local Democratic Socialists of America chapter live in a $1.5 million home in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn bought by his... See more
The NYPD has drastically escalated its crackdown on e-bikes since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office at the start of the year, new police data shows. NYPD officials reported that 55% more moving violation tickets were issued to e-bike riders during the firs... See more
A dry throat is one of the most dreadful feelings to wake up to in the morning. It isn’t ideal for putting anything down your throat when you are sick, but eating when you are sick is vital. Sore throats can be relieved by eating. Getting a few bites as y... See more
Under pressure from his progressive base to reform policing, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Friday that Jennifer Jones Austin, a prominent Black leader, will lead the NYPD watchdog Civilian Complaint Review Board. The appointment of Jones, an ally of the ... See more
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