Endangered 50,000 pound whale found dead on bow of cruise ship docking in Brooklyn
About 30 large whales were found dead along the New York and New Jersey coast last year. Most showed signs of being struck by boats.
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets one step closer to blowing up NY’s ethics agency
The Appellate Division’s ruling could leave New York without anyone to enforce state ethics laws.
NYC should cover in vitro fertilization for gay male couples, lawsuit says
A Brooklyn couple's lawsuit argues that gay men have no way to prove they're "infertile" under the city's employee health plan.
NYC isn't fulfilling promises to migrant families facing shelter eviction, report says
A new report from the city comptroller reveals a lack of written policies, training and promised social services for migrant families.
Extra Extra: If you build skateable structures, they will come
Because shared recreational spaces foster community, here are your afternoon links: The sun is staying up late tomorrow, why seceding from NYC might not be a good idea for Staten Island, graffiti is back, and more from around the city and internet.
Aftershocks
Torah commentators suggest, each according to his world outlook, how one can achieve kedusha - holiness. But there is a common denominator.
US State Department: 'An operation in Rafah would weaken Israel's stance in the world'
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller explained Biden's threats to stop arms shipments: 'There are certain types of military assistance that we will not make available to Israel for use in Rafah.'
Western Union Reinstates Money Transfer Service to Cuba After 3&Month Disruption
Western Union resumes money transfer service to Cuba after 3-month hiatus, providing vital support for families.
Yonkers’ first legal recreational weed dispensary set to open
YONKERS, N.Y. (PIX11) – The first legal recreational weed dispensary in Yonkers is set to open on Thursday. The Plant is opening at 2595 Central Park Ave. The dispensary will be open Monday through…
List of NYC affordable housing lotteries ending in May
NEW YORK (PIX11) — More than 30 affordable housing lotteries are currently open in New York City, but many opportunities will soon close. New Yorkers need to act fast, as 22 of the lotteries …
You need to make $555K a year to buy Monica's apartment from ‘Friends’: Study
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – In reality, Monica from “Friends” would need to make $550,000 a year to live in her New York City apartment, according to a new study from The Robert Dekanski Te…