Capital One's new Vegas lounge is upping the airport game Capital One has opened a lounge at Las Vegas Henry Reid airport (LAS), challenging Amex’s Centurion lounge. Fortune · Feb 20, 2025
First Thing: Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator in unparalleled relations rift Attack follows Ukrainian leader’s claim Trump is in a Russian ‘disinformation bubble’. Plus, first Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb uncovered since 1922 The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025
Letitia James Backs Adrienne Adams For NYC Mayor To Block Cuomo's Return A Democratic elected official revealed that James has been reaching out to gauge support for New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, who was preparing for retirement. Sources say there is concern that none of the current candidates can defeat former Governor Andrew Cuomo. International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025
IRS To Begin Laying Off Thousands Amid Peak Tax Season – How It Impacts Your 2025 Tax Refund IRS employs around 100,000 people in total, and the layoffs will hit several states, including New York, California, Georgia, and Tennessee. International Business Times · Feb 20, 2025
This Designer Made 100 Mugs in 100 Days, and Discovered the Secret to the Perfect Coffee Cup Along the Way New York City-based artist shares the story of how she made 100 mugs in 100 days and how it made her an expert on choosing the best mug to drink from Livingetc · Feb 20, 2025
Key development expected in death investigation of handcuffed New York man beaten by prison guards Prosecutors investigating the death of a handcuffed man who was punched and roughed up by guards in an upstate New York prison were scheduled to appear in court with the announcement of possible criminal charges The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025
Trump Admin. Kills Support for NYC Congestion Pricing: What It Means for You The toll program enacted in January charges commuters $9 if they enter Manhattan’s lower district during peak hours. Kiplinger · Feb 20, 2025
Trump crowns self "king" in post The post is one part of a recent trend of the president seemingly declaring himself above the law Salon · Feb 20, 2025
New York Governor Fires Back at Trump After He Dubs Himself 'King' in Post Attacking Congestion Pricing: 'We'll See You in Court' Hochul responded to Trump's latest attack on congestion pricing, vowing legal action after he declared the initiative "dead" and proclaimed himself "king." Latin Times · Feb 19, 2025
Trump receives widespread backlash to social post calling himself ‘king’ US president made comparison after administration rescinded New York City’s congestion pricing plan The Guardian - US · Feb 19, 2025
No Immediate Ruling On 'Unusual' Move To Drop New York Mayor Corruption Case A US federal judge peppered a top member of Donald Trump's Justice Department with questions Wednesday during a hearing over the office's extraordinary move to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025
Trump Kills New York's Flawed Congestion Pricing Program Federal transportation officials said that because New York's congestion tolls were really about raising money for mass transit, they didn't qualify for an exemption from the federal tolling ban. Reason · Feb 19, 2025
New York governor deploys National Guard amid illegal corrections officer strike at state prisons New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she has deployed National Guard troops to state prisons amid a labor strike by corrections officers The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025
Trump Administration Rescinds New York City Congestion Pricing Program Learn about the Trump administration's decision to halt NYC's congestion pricing program and its early positive impacts on traffic and business in lower Ma... Top News · Feb 19, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025 Donald Trump declares himself ‘king’ after striking down New York congestion pricing Trump faces legal challenge after threatening to kill Manhattan toll that raises money for mass transit
Latin Times · Feb 19, 2025 Black New York Lawmakers Warn Hochul if She Removes Adams 'Our Communities Will Never Forget it' The lawmakers urged the governor to refrain from removing Adams and wait for voters to make a decision on his political future in the June elections
Latin Times · Feb 19, 2025 Trump Refers to Himself as 'King' in All-Caps Truth Social Post President Donald Trump raised eyebrows when he referred to himself as "KING" while announcing the end of congestion pricing in New York on Wednesday.
The Guardian - US · Feb 19, 2025 Trump administration rescinds congestion pricing for New York City Daily $9 fee designed to reduce traffic in heart of Manhattan and raise billions to upgrade subway train and bus systems
International Business Times · Feb 19, 2025 Latino Lawmaker Forced oT Defend Citizenship After Being Publicly Questioned By Republican Congressman: 'I'm a Citizen, Otherwise I Wouldn't Be Elected' Rep. Mike Lawler questioned whether Westchester official José Alvarado was a citizen during a public meeting about the immigration crackdown in New York.
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025 Trump administration orders halt of NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan
Latin Times · Feb 19, 2025 Latino Lawmaker Forced to Defend Citizenship After Being Publicly Questioned By Republican Congressman: 'I'm a Citizen, Otherwise I Wouldn't Be Elected' Rep. Mike Lawler questioned whether Westchester official José Alvarado was a citizen during a public meeting about the immigration crackdown in New York.
Reason · Feb 19, 2025 When Yoga Sparked a Sex Panic "Hindu mystics" with "swarthy faces and dreamy-looking eyes" once had Uncle Sam in a tizzy.
The Guardian - US · Feb 19, 2025 Stephen Colbert on New York mayor Eric Adams: ‘Trump has Adams by the old Turkish delights’ The Late Show host discusses the flipped-over plane in Toronto and the corrupt bargain between the US president and the embattled mayor
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025 Learn a few laundry secrets from the baseball pros — the clubhouse staffers who wash MLB uniforms From the pinstripes of New York to the Dodger blues of Los Angeles, there is a strong connection among the clubhouse staffers who wash the uniforms of the major leagues
Reason · Feb 19, 2025 How Should the District Court Evaluate the Motion to Dismiss the Charges Against Mayor Adams? Under existing Second Circuit caselaw, the district court will almost certainly need to approve the motion to dismiss. But existing Circuit law fails to take into account the Crime Victims Rights Act. And there may be a "victim" who rights are being ignored: New York City.