Category: New York City

Life Above the City

Television shows often show an idealized way of life that’s rarely attainable, but in this particular case, those with the means can live the dream. Perched at the top of the 50-story 180 East 88th St. building is this three-level residence that combines dazzling views of the city with all the room and amenities needed by…


65-Year-Old May Face Charges for Fatally Shooting Suspected Robber in New York: Police

An older man who fatally shot a 32-year-old male who attempted to rob him in New York City on May 31 may face charges, officials have confirmed. The incident took place at about 2 a.m. near Queens Criminal Court in Kew Gardens, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson confirmed to The Epoch Times. Charles…


Mayor Eric Adams Signs Bill Banning Weight-Based Discrimination in NYC

New York Mayor Eric Adams signed a bill on Friday prohibiting weight-based discrimination in the city. “No one should ever be discriminated against based on their height and weight,” Adams said during a signing ceremony for Intro. 209-A. “We all deserve the same access to employment, housing, and public accommodations, regardless of our appearance. It…


NYC Commission Votes to Freeze Municipal Deposits at Capital One, KeyBank

New York City’s banking commission voted Thursday to freeze new deposits at Capital One Bank and KeyBank, saying that the banks failed to submit a plan detailing steps they’re taking to “root out discrimination” in their operation. The 3-0 vote by the commission, consisting of New York Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Brad Lander, and Commissioner…


NYC Mayor Eric Adams Asks to Suspend ‘Right to Shelter’ Rule, Citing Illegal Immigrant Influx

Democrat New York City Mayor Eric Adams is arguing in court for the suspension of the city’s “Right to Shelter” requirement, citing the ongoing influx of illegal immigrants and asylum seekers in the city. Following a 1984 court decision known as the “Callahan consent decree,” New York City has had to provide shelter for virtually…


The Cultural and Economic Disaster of New York City

Commentary The New York Philharmonic’s performance of Gustav Mahler’s 9th Symphony, brilliantly conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, lived up to the piece’s immense reputation. Written in 1909, it is the last gasp of the Old World wrecked by the Great War. It left the audience in tears of melancholy reflection. The ceremonial and traditional silence following…


Former US Marine Charged in Death of Homeless Man Breaks Silence: ‘Nothing to Do With Race’

Daniel Penny, the U.S. Marine veteran who is facing criminal charges after he put a homeless man, Jordan Neely, in a fatal chokehold in New York City at the start of the month, has decided to speak publicly about the incident. In an interview with the New York Post, the 24-year-old Penny said the deadly…


Former US Marine Charged in Death of Homeless Man Breaks Silence

Daniel Penny, the U.S. Marine veteran who is facing criminal charges after he put a homeless man, Jordan Neely, in a fatal chokehold in New York City at the start of the month, has decided to speak publicly about the incident. In an interview with the New York Post, the 24-year-old Penny said the deadly…


Judge Orders NYC to Temporarily Stop Sending Illegal Immigrants to Orange County

A judge ordered New York City Mayor Eric Adams to temporarily stop sending illegal immigrants to Orange County until she can hear his case in court at a later date, according to a May 16 court filing. Orange County Supreme Court Judge Sandra Sciortino issued the temporary restraining order. “New York City should not be…


Judge Blocks NYC From Busing Illegal Immigrants to Orange County

A New York Supreme Court judge has temporarily blocked New York City Mayor Eric Adams from busing illegal immigrants to Orange County, located in upstate New York. Earlier this month, officials in two counties—Rockland and Orange—had made emergency declarations and denounced Adams over his plan to bus illegal immigrants from New York City to neighboring communities and provide…