Day: August 20, 2025

Geneva – European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has indicated that the trade agreement between Washington and Brussels is nearing the baseline projections established by the ECB, although significant uncertainties persist in critical sectors such as pharmaceuticals and semiconductor

By: Fern Sidman At a moment when the political landscape in New York appears more fractured than at any point in recent memory, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of the House Republican Conference and representative of New York’s 21st Congressional District, was honored Saturday evening as “Congresswoman of the Year” by the New York State […]

By: Jerome Brookshire As New York City barrels toward one of the most contentious mayoral elections in recent memory, the political spotlight has turned sharply onto Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the self-proclaimed socialist and Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) member who has emerged as a frontrunner in the November general election. While Mamdani has electrified […]

By: Jordan Baker Queens activists are escalating their fight against organized crime on Roosevelt Avenue, demanding that the FBI intervene against what they describe as “foreign national” gangs running prostitution, narcotics, and fake ID rings. As the New York Post first reported, local leaders Rosa Sanchez of the Restore Roosevelt Avenue Coalition and Democratic district […]

By: Nick Carraway French travelers are emerging as the most reliable supporters of New York City’s graffiti and street art tours, even as international tourism to the Big Apple is projected to take a serious hit this year. The New York Post first reported that Bushwick, Brooklyn—a former industrial hub now famous for its walls […]

By: Russ Spencer When President Trump disclosed this week that he had spoken directly with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to arrange a potential meeting between the Russian leader and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, the announcement was met with both anticipation and uncertainty. According to a report on Monday in The New York Times, […]

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