Independent hip hop artist Kota the Friend is hitting the road once again, bringing his acclaimed No Rap on Sundayalbum to stages across the U.S. The No Rap on Sunday Tour kicks off Thursday, August 28 in Tampa, Florida, and wraps up in Kota’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York on October 16—a fitting finale that also marks his birthday. More Than Music: […]
ccording to an announcement on NYC Newswire, the New York City Department of Health has confirmed the first two human cases of West Nile virus disease this season. Both individuals are residents of Queens. The virus has also been detected in mosquito pools across all five boroughs since July. Two Confirmed Cases, Several Under Investigation […]
Bally’s push to bring a $4 billion casino, hotel, and entertainment complex to Ferry Point Park took a major step forward this week, when the Bally’s Community Advisory Council (CAC) held its first official meeting. Community Weighs in on $4B Casino Complex Of the 49 members of the public who signed up to speak, 42 […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Tuesday announced the swearing-in of nearly 1,100 new police recruits, the largest class of officers hired since 2016. The 1,093-person group surpasses the Adams administration’s previous record, set earlier this year, and pushes the NYPD’s total new hires in 2025 to 2,911, the […]
Why NYC Is Moving Toward Phone-Free Schools The New York City Department of Education’s decision to roll out a new cell phone and electronic device policy for the 2025–26 school year has already sparked debate among parents, teachers, and students. While some fear it may be too restrictive, the facts—and the lived experiences of educators—tell […]
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the powerful U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York will remain in the role despite not receiving Senate confirmation. On Monday, a panel of federal judges voted to approve Jay Clayton, allowing him to continue serving as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor. The decision marks a rare […]
Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas‘ 12th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway, a staple of support for families in the 60th Assembly District, brought hundreds of families together in East New York this past weekend. In addition to providing 1,000 students with necessary school materials, the event included programs to help kids feel confident and prepared to learn at the […]
In a powerful OpEd published on NYCNewswire.com, a sobering truth about New York City’s housing crisis is laid bare: the crisis is not about a lack of housing, it’s about a lack of affordable housing. And even more disturbing is how billion-dollar developers, hotel lobbyists, and complicit politicians have orchestrated a narrative that wrongly targets small homeowners, shifting […]
According to the press release on NYC Newswire, Bojangles, the iconic Southern food brand known for its chicken, biscuits, and all-day breakfast, is officially making a comeback in New York City with a major expansion plan led by local business leader Habib Hashimi. The Carolina-based chain has signed a 20-unit franchise agreement to bring its […]
NYS Assemblywoman, Nikki Lucas, of the 60th Assembly District, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, will host the Annual Back-to-School Bookbag & School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11 AM to 6 PM on Vermont Street, between Linden Boulevard and Stanley Avenue, by Linden Park. The family-friendly community event will provide free […]