Turning Grief into Action
June 29, 2016The parents of three-year-old Allison Liao, who was killed in 2013 by a reckless driver, have become activists for traffic safety. Currents […]
Topic: New York City
“Equal Access is a Civil Right”
June 28, 2016Small-business owners who operate individual taxi medallions rallied at City Hall as part of a campaign to win fairer treatment from City […]
Celebrating Freedom with Oldest Independence Day Parade
June 27, 2016The oldest Independence Day Parade in New York City marches down Court Street to honor those who served. During the 111th Annual […]
Gender-Neutral Bathroom Bill Approved by City Council
June 23, 2016All single-occupant bathrooms must be gender-neutral, removing all signs that dictate otherwise. That’s according to a new bill approved by the New […]
Baker, Educator Honored for Helping Children
June 22, 2016Two community activists receive the “Hero of the Month” Award from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. Maria Nitti is the founder of […]
L Train Shutdown Could Lead to 14th Street Bus
June 21, 2016The MTA and Department of Transportation are considering a 14th Street busway to provide service for commuters hit with the L train […]
NYPD Officials Busted in Sweeping Probe
June 20, 2016Michelle Powers reports from a press conference as U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and FBI officials detailed the charges leveled at four NYPD […]
NY Organization Declares “Blood Emergency”
June 16, 2016The tragedy in Orlando serves as a critical reminder that blood supplies in the New York City area are dangerously low. The […]
47 Years of Service for Middle Village Teacher
June 15, 2016Michael McHugh started teaching at Our Lady of Hope School in 1969, just six years after the school opened. Forty-seven years later, […]
Students Hold Ceremony to Retire Old Glory
June 14, 2016Canarsie’s Our Lady of Trust Catholic Academy celebrates Flag Day with a flag retirement ceremony. The FDNY helps the students to salute […]