Searching, Waiting, Suffering: the Families of Missing Migrants
Those whose relatives were lost crossing the border know a special kind of pain
The Deep Freeze Sends New Yorkers to Odd Places for Warmth
Frozen finger tips and cold winds did not stop Upper East Side residents from hitting the streets Thursday afternoon, despite freezing temperatures. Commuters bundled up in layers on layers of coats, sweaters, scarves, and socks. Young children had their coat zippers so high you could only see their eyes peeking through. Senior citizens donned puffy earmuffs and wool mittens. The polar vortex was in full swing and New Yorkers did what they could to brave the ice temperatures. The 4-degree weather forced many to go inside wherever they could to get warm, if only for a few minutes. [caption id="attachment_20292" align="alignnone" width="1168"]
The Shutdown is Over, but the Effects Linger On
Some federal workers were still rushing from work to food pantries, days after the deadlock ended
A Pipeline May Be Coming, But Not Without Some Controversy
A small group of environmentalists braved the cold Tuesday night to convince New Yorkers and public advocate candidates to oppose the Williams Transco Pipeline project.
City Council Considers Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes and Menthol Tobacco
Children, along with doctors, pastors, former smokers, professors, and bodega owners testified for more than five hours in an animated debate.
On a Bitter Night, Volunteers Fan Out to Count—and Help—the Homeless
More than 4,200 people helped produce the annual count, and not all of them were from New York
Amazon's HQ2 Gets Icy Reception at City Council Hearing
Any hope of a warm welcome for Amazon’s planned second headquarters in New York dissipated on Wednesday during a City Council committee hearing as the company’s representatives were buffeted by questions from council members on one side and jeering union members and activists on the other. As the city prepared for a deep freeze, the Council’s finance committee convened a hearing on Amazon’s projected move, called HQ2. The online retail giant in 2017 announced a search for a new corporate location that would create 50,000 local jobs, setting off a nationwide competition among major cities. It was the second oversight hearing
Amazon’s HQ2 Gets Icy Reception at City Council Hearing
Any hope of a warm welcome for Amazon’s planned second headquarters in New York dissipated on Wednesday during a City Council committee hearing as the company’s representatives were buffeted by questions from council members on one side and jeering union members and activists on the other. As the city prepared for a deep freeze, the Council’s finance committee convened a hearing on Amazon’s projected move, called HQ2. The online retail giant in 2017 announced a search for a new corporate location that would create 50,000 local jobs, setting off a nationwide competition among major cities. It was the second oversight hearing
Man Found Dead Outside of Columbia Campus
Police found a dead man on the sidewalk on Amsterdam Avenue Sunday. He wasn't a student, prof or staffer at the university. The investigation continues.
Do New Yorkers Want Legal Pot?
Survey: Most give thumbs up to the legalization of recreational cannabis, but some people worry about it