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4 FDNY Firefighters injured after a blaze erupted at 103st Corona Plaza subway station
Four firefighters were injured Friday evening when a blaze erupted in a subway utility room near the 103rd Street–Corona Plaza station on the No. 7 line in Queens, New York. The fire broke out just before 8 p.m. near Roosevelt Avenue. Firefighters responded promptly and brought the flames under control within an hour. Two of the injured…
Thailand endeavors to pursue direct bilateral negotiations to end bloody conflict with Cambodia
Thailand has formally declined offers of international mediation to resolve its escalating military confrontation with Cambodia, opting instead to pursue direct bilateral negotiations as the only acceptable path to peace, Thai officials confirmed Friday. The refusal comes amid the most intense border clashes between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade. At least…
FRENCH PLAN TO RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATE DRAWS FIRE FROM ISRAEL, U.S.
France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September, President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 24, in a move designed to energize global efforts toward a two-state solution. But the bold strategy has sparked sharp criticism from Israel and the United States. In a public letter posted on…
NY Governor Hochul considers redrawing state’s congressional map
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Thursday she is reviewing the possibility of redrawing the state’s congressional map before the end of the decade, a move that would echo efforts by Republicans in Texas to reshape their districts following a public push from former President Donald Trump. Speaking at an event near Rochester, Hochul said…
Trump administration sues New York City over sanctuary‑city laws, citing public safety risks
The Trump administration, through the U.S. Department of Justice, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against New York City and key city leaders, including Mayor Eric Adams, alleging that the city’s longstanding “sanctuary city” policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and jeopardize public safety. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of New York, challenges multiple municipal…
Trump Visits Federal Reserve, Clashes with Powell Over $2.5 Billion Renovation
Former President Donald Trump made a rare and highly symbolic visit to the Federal Reserve’s Washington headquarters on Thursday, escalating his public pressure campaign against Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation and its reluctance to cut interest rates. The visit marked the first time Trump has set foot inside the Fed’s…
New York City braces for dangerous heat wave, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures nearing 105°F
New York City is preparing for a dangerous stretch of extreme heat this weekend, with officials warning that the heat index could reach as high as 105°F on Friday, creating hazardous conditions for millions of residents. City officials have issued heat advisories and activated emergency protocols in anticipation of the spike in temperature and humidity.…
Meta’s NYC Offices Vandalized Amid Political Backlash and Employee Revolt
The Midtown offices of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in Manhattan were seriously vandalized on Thursday, July 24. The vandalism is tied to the mounting political backlash tied to the explosive disclosures made by current Facebook employees and by Sylvestre, an NYC tech executive with insider knowledge that revealed how…
Rep. Mike Lawler to Seek Re-election in NY-17, Not Governor
U.S. Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican from Rockland County, announced today that he will not pursue a gubernatorial bid in 2026. Instead, he will seek re-election to his Hudson Valley congressional seat, NY-17, a district that has leaned Democratic in recent elections. Lawler made the announcement during an appearance on Fox & Friends, stating, “After…
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