New York City should stop using standardized tests to determine who gets a seat in its prestigious specialized high schools, said New York City Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross-Porter, as the number of black and Hispanic students admitted to those schools dropped to new low this year. Ross-Porter, who resumed office in February following former Chancellor…
NYC School Chief Calls to End Competitive High School Entrance Exam Dominated by Asians
Former Intern Accuses New York City Mayoral Candidate Scott Stringer of Sexual Assault
A woman who used to work for New York City mayoral hopeful Scott Stringer on Wednesday accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2001. Jean Kim told reporters in the city that Stringer “inappropriately and relentlessly pursued a sexual relationship with me,” including groping her inside the Community Free Democratic Club. She was working as…
Giusi Mastro: Born Architect
April 27, 2021
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A column capital’s intricate decorative motifs, an arched window’s perfect proportions, a majestic Greek statue beneath a frieze—you’ll notice these fine architectural details in New York City if you take a moment to look up at some of the buildings, those landmarks that have been preserved over the course of the city’s history. Italian architect…
Manhattan Real Estate Market Picks Up as Discounts Lure Buyers
The opportunity to own a piece of Manhattan at a discount is vanishing as thousands of Americans jump in to buy real estate, boosting the struggling New York City market. More than 2,000 properties were sold in the first quarter of 2021, up 6.6 percent from the year-earlier period, according to a report by the…
Manhattan Real Market Picks Up as Buyers Snatch Discounts
The opportunity to own a piece of Manhattan at a discount is vanishing as thousands of Americans jumped on the buys, boosting the struggling market. Over 2,000 properties were sold in the first quarter of 2021, up 6.6 percent from the previous year, according to a report by the New York City brokerage Serhant. Sales…
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (March 31)
A 6-month old baby is rescued from the Rio Grande river after it was thrown off a raft by human smugglers, reports from Michigan, New Jersey, and New York City say virus cases are on the rise, and a Congressman Stephen lynch is urging companies not to buy personal protective equipment from China.
NYC Parolee Convicted for Killing His Mother Charged for Brutally Assaulting Elderly Woman
A man sought after by police after assaulting an elderly Asian-American woman in New York City was arrested on Wednesday and charged with a hate crime, authorities said. The New York Police Department Hate Crime Task Force said in a statement that detectives arrested 38-year-old Brandon Elliot for allegedly assaulting 65-year-old Vilma Kari—an Asian woman who immigrated…
New York Officially Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
March 27, 2021
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New York on Friday officially launched an application that can be used as a COVID-19 vaccine passport. Dubbed the “Excelsior Pass,” the pass can be used to quickly and securely present digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. Officials compared the application to a mobile airline boarding pass, and envision it being used…
NYPD to Use Asian Officers as Decoys in Bid to Combat Hate Crimes
Undercover New York City police officers will begin serving as decoys in an attempt to prevent hate crimes from happening. “We’ll be using police officers in plainclothes and in teams to prevent New Yorkers from becoming victims in the first place. And I’ll say this so the message is very clear to everyone. The next…
New York Sports Fans Test Digital Health Pass on Vaccination or COVID-19 Status
Some fans attending two recent games in New York City helped test a new digital health pass that can show proof a person has recently tested negative for COVID-19 or been vaccinated against the virus that causes the disease. Fans at a Feb. 27 Brooklyn Nets game at the Barclays Center and at a March…
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