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Cease-fire calls echo in NYC streets: The rising tide against Biden’s...

The coalition behind the protest, comprising groups like the Palestinian Youth Movement and Jewish Voice for Peace, sought to disrupt daily life to spotlight a far-reaching international issue.

NYC transit hubs grind to a halt as protests for Gaza...

NYC's transit hubs became stages for impassioned pleas for peace in Gaza, as protesters demand action amidst a rising death toll and global reactions.

Amazon’s defeat in NYC galvanizes movement to end billion-dollar corporate welfare

The lawmakers who took down Amazon say their victory is just the beginning of a major fight against tax subsidies for huge companies.

Families rally to end police raids in NYC public housing

Over the last few years, the New York City Police Department has collaborated with various federal agencies to conduct militarized raids in multiple New York City Housing Authority public housing developments around the city.

NY Senate Leader and Son Arrested on Federal Corruption Charges

Corruption is running rampant in New York City after the state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam Skelos, were arrested on Monday committing fraud, extortion and accepting bribes. The charges carry a potential sentence of over 80 years in prison.

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Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts

A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.

How to bump, lump, crumple, and eventually dump Donald Trump

Better we concentrate on growing the grit and smarts to fight back from the hedgerows to the dark net.

McMahon confirmation exposes Trump’s plan to dismantle public education

Educators, unions, and civil rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s agenda would devastate public schools, privatize education, and gut federal oversight.

NOAA imposes restrictions on scientists, raising concerns over global forecasting

Current and former high-level scientists with the federal agency said the new rules have created unease and caused alarm with partners at European agencies.

GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy

House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.