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Last-Minute Holiday Gift Buying Tips to Save Your Season

Still scrambling for holiday gifts with days to go? Don’t panic — there are smart strategies to help you finish your shopping stress-free and still delight your loved ones....

2025 Holiday Fatigue Is Real — Here’s How to Manage Stress and Recover

Holiday fatigue, sometimes called holiday burnout or holiday blues, is a mix of physical and emotional exhaustion triggered by the season’s demands — long...

Zohran Mamdani’s Bold Appointment: Why Mysonne’s Record of Activism Makes Him the Right Social Justice Advisor for NYC

Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani’s decision to appoint hip-hop artist and long-time activist Mysonne Linen as his Social Justice Advisor has already generated significant conversation online....

How Deed Theft Is Stealing the American Dream from New York City Homeowners

Deed theft has become one of the most alarming housing scams in New York City, quietly stripping long-time owners of the homes they spent...

Why NYC Subways Are Filled With Mental Health Crises: A Look at Decades of Divestment

New Yorkers’ sense that there are more people in obvious mental health crisis on trains and sidewalks is backed by data. A 2025 report...

NYC Council Legislation Aims to Protect Kids With Mandatory EpiPens in Schools

Earlier this week, the New York City Council moved to ensure that every school and child-care program in the city maintains on-site life-saving epinephrine...

Thanx4Askin Podcast Explodes Online, Earns Major Recognition From The Joe Budden Podcast

When a grassroots podcast from Southeast Queens suddenly crosses into mainstream spotlight, it’s a signal that something resonated deeply. That’s exactly what happened recently...

Why the Planned 179th Street Lithium Battery Farm Threatens Southeast Queens

Southeast Queens community members protest Saturday, November 30th at the 179th Street location

Why NYC’s Younger Generation Is Struggling to Afford the City — Even With More “Affordable Housing”

For many young adults in New York City — especially those between 18 and 35 — the dream of stable, independent living keeps slipping...

Progressives vs. Schumer: The Internal Fight That Could Weaken Democrats in 2026

In recent weeks, a coalition of progressive House Democrats and activist groups has turned up the pressure on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Critics...

The Rise of Ghost Jobs in the American Job Market

ver the past year, one of the most frustrating trends for American job seekers has been the rise of so-called “ghost jobs.” These are...