Aug. 2, 2024 By Anthony Medina A targeted operation launched in May to shut down illegal smoke shops has led to the shuttering of over 195 locations in Queens and hundreds more throughout the five boroughs, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference in the Bronx Wednesday. The Mayor’s announcement…
Aug. 1, 2024 By Anthony Medina Thousands of low-income families across the state will soon be receiving as much as $350 per child as part of the Empire State Child Credit Program, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor announced Tuesday that a total of $350 million in supplemental payments will be distributed to…
Sep. 22, 2023 By Iryna Shkurhan The Q4 bus which runs from Jamaica toward Cambria Heights will be fare-free starting this Sunday, Sept. 24 — and will last for at least six months and possibly up to a year. The first-of-its-kind initiative is part of the MTA’s pilot program to determine how free service affects…
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