Mamdani eyeing DOT veterans, including ‘Vision Zero’ czar, for Transportation commissioner
Two New York transit experts — one of whom oversaw the launch of the city’s “Vision Zero” street safety initiative — have emerged as early favorites to become mayor-elect Zohran…
All Aboard! Annual holiday model train display opens Thursday at Grand Central
The New York Transit Museum’s annual display of tiny trains opens to the public on Thursday at the Grand Central branch of the museum’s store. The holiday display weaves 34…
George Clooney open to reunion with Noah Wyle on ‘The Pitt’
George Clooney said he’d love to team up with fellow “ER” alum Noah Wyle on medical drama “The Pitt,” adding that he’d jump at the chance “in a heartbeat.” When…
Philadelphia’s Holiday Tree is in town and Ashanti will sing at its lighting ceremony
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced Wednesday that R&B singer Ashanti will perform at the city’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. The Grammy-winning artist rose…
Cherry Hill superintendent says district won’t require permission slips for ‘sensitive’ books
Cherry Hill Schools Superintendent Kwame Morton is seeking to reassure parents that the district has no plans to ban or censor library books, after an internal memo suggested that students…
All 14 victims of UPS plane crash in Louisville identified
All 14 people killed when a UPS plane burst into flames upon takeoff and crashed in Louisville were identified Wednesday by city leaders. UPS had already identified the people on…
New York State and NYC expand financial literacy programs in public schools
From New York City to Albany, policymakers want students to build healthy financial habits before leaving school. Last week, the New York State Board of Regents adopted a new graduation…
Brother of Chinese immigrant found dead at a Pennsylvania ICE detention facility sues for answers
The brother of a Chinese immigrant who was found dead this summer at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center, a large and remote privately run U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention…
Food influencer Michael Duarte was shot dead by cops in Texas: report
Michael Duarte, the food influencer and barbecue aficionado known as “Food with Bear Hands,” was shot dead by Texas cops after lunging at one of them with a knife, according…
4 teens indicted in gunpoint robbery at LI apartment complex
Four Long Island teens were indicted on robbery and weapons charges in connection with a gunpoint robbery early last month, officials said Wednesday. The four defendants are accused of contacting…