Author: Newyorki

A new report by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) has revealed a grim reality: nearly 154,000 public school students in New York City experienced some form of homelessness during the last academic year — equivalent to one in every seven students enrolled in the city’s public school system. According to the findings, over 65,000 students lived in shelters, while approximately 7,000 stayed in motels or temporary accommodations. The remaining tens of thousands were forced to “double up” — living with relatives or friends due to economic hardship or eviction. The data highlights the far-reaching effects of the housing…

A shocking discovery was made early this morning at Manhattan’s Penn Station – 34th Street when commuters found a newborn baby girl abandoned on a subway platform during the morning rush hour. According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), officers responded after a commuter alerted station staff to the infant, who was wrapped in a blanket and left near a pillar on the platform. Emergency services quickly arrived, and the baby was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where doctors confirmed that she is in stable condition and receiving medical care. “The child appears to be only a few days…

In a significant step to strengthen the city’s response to domestic violence, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Edward Caban have announced the launch of a new specialized unit within the New York Police Department (NYPD) dedicated exclusively to domestic violence cases. The new unit will consist of 450 officers strategically deployed across all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — to provide rapid, coordinated, and sensitive responses to domestic abuse incidents. The initiative reflects a growing recognition that domestic violence remains one of the most persistent and underreported crimes in the…

The community of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, came together this weekend to lay to rest Nicola Tanzi, a 64-year-old Italian immigrant whose violent death in a subway assault at Jay Street–MetroTech Station has reignited public concern over safety in New York’s transit system. A City in Mourning Mourners filled a small church in Bensonhurst on Saturday, where family and friends remembered Tanzi as a hardworking grandfather, a devoted family man, and a beloved member of the Italian-American community. Floral tributes surrounded his casket as the choir sang quietly — a stark contrast to the senseless violence that claimed his life. “He left…

New York City came alive this morning with the sound of spinning wheels and cheering crowds as “Bike MS 2025” — one of the city’s most celebrated charity cycling events — officially got underway. Thousands of riders from across the country gathered to raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis (MS), taking on routes of 30 and 50 miles through some of Manhattan’s most scenic streets. A Ride with a Purpose Organized by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the annual Bike MS event combines athletic spirit with philanthropy, channeling all proceeds toward research, patient support, and treatment programs for those…

A new poll released this week has reshaped the dynamics of New York City’s mayoral race, showing Zohran Mamdani leading with just over 50% among likely voters, ahead of Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. The results mark a major shift in voter sentiment, signaling strong support for Mamdani’s progressive platform in one of the most closely watched local elections in the country. A Surging Progressive Campaign Mamdani, a state assemblyman representing Queens and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has built his campaign around affordable housing, public safety reform, and expanding citywide access to healthcare. His message of…

In a move that underscores growing friction between federal authorities and New York City, the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) has requested the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to temporarily suspend work on the long-anticipated 34th Street Busway Project in Midtown Manhattan pending a comprehensive review of its design and environmental impact. A Sudden Pause in a Key Transit Project The order, issued late Friday, caught many city planners and transit advocates by surprise. The project, intended to create a dedicated bus corridor across 34th Street between Hudson Yards and the East River, was a cornerstone of the city’s broader strategy to…

The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that the massive “No Kings” protest that swept through Manhattan proceeded peacefully, with no arrests or major incidents reported as of the time of publication. The announcement came after hours of demonstrations that brought more than 100,000 participants into the heart of the city to demand democratic accountability and denounce centralized political power. A Model of Peaceful Demonstration According to police officials, the march — which began at Father Duffy Square in Times Square and continued south toward 14th Street — remained calm and organized throughout. NYPD officers were deployed along major intersections…

New York City witnessed one of its largest civic movements this year as tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets from Father Duffy Square in Times Square down to 14th Street, rallying under the banner “No Kings.” The march, organized by a coalition of social and political groups, called for the rejection of absolute power and urged for stronger democratic accountability within the federal government. From Times Square to 14th Street: A March of Defiance Starting early Saturday morning, demonstrators gathered at Father Duffy Square, waving flags, holding up blank banners, and chanting slogans denouncing what they described as…

In one of the largest demonstrations seen in New York City this year, more than 100,000 people flooded the streets under the slogan “No Kings” — a symbolic call against absolute authority and unchecked power. The march, which began in Times Square and stretched across several major neighborhoods of Manhattan, sent a powerful message of civic defiance toward the current federal administration’s policies on immigration, civil rights, and governance. A Peaceful Yet Powerful Message Organized by a coalition of activist groups and grassroots movements, the demonstration maintained a largely peaceful tone throughout the day. Protesters carried banners reading “Power to…