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Nominate NYC's Best Teachers for the 2025 Big Apple Awards

The Big Apple Awards honor New York City's Public School teachers who go above and beyond to impact students, schools, and communities positively. This prestigious program celebrates educators who inspire, foster equity, and strengthen school communities through innovative teaching and meaningful partnerships.

Teamsters to Launch Historic Nationwide Strike Against Amazon

The Teamsters are poised to make history as they launch the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history. Beginning at 6 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 19, the strike follows Amazon’s refusal to comply with the law and bargain with thousands of its workers who have organized with the Teamsters.

“If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon’s insatiable greed,” said Sean M. O’Brien, Teamsters General President. “We gave Amazon a clear deadline to come to the table and do right by our members. They ignored it. These greedy executives had every chance to show decency and respect for the people who make their obscene profits possible. Instead, they’ve pushed workers to the limit and now they’re paying the price. This strike is on them.”

CUNY, Staff Union Reach Tentative Labor Agreement

Agreement Includes Full-Time and Part-Time Faculty, Adjuncts and Professional Staff

Provides Over 13% Wage Increase Over Nearly 5 Years and $3,000 Lump Sum Ratification Bonus

Amazon Workers in NYC Vote to Authorize Strike

Union demands fair wages, safer conditions as Amazon refuses to negotiate.

Workers at Amazon’s JFK8 and DBK4 facilities in New York City have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strikes, citing the corporation’s refusal to recognize their union and negotiate a fair contract. The votes come amidst growing frustration over Amazon’s low wages and hazardous working conditions.

OpEd: Far Left "Progressives" Hurting New Yorkers, Literally

New York City prides itself on being at the forefront of innovation and adaptability. However, when it comes to the regulation of motorized bikes, we are falling dangerously behind, and the consequences are piling up—literally and figuratively. Despite growing evidence of the hazards posed by these vehicles, some city politicians, like Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, continue to oppose registering motorized bikes. Their resistance endangers public safety and overlooks the needs of the very communities they claim to represent.

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Trump To Oust U.S. Attorney Criticized for Targeting Black High-Profile Figures

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday his intention to replace Damian Williams, the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, with Jay Clayton, his former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The decision, made public via Trump’s Truth Social platform, has sparked significant controversy, particularly given Williams’ reputation for aggressively pursuing high-profile cases involving prominent Black figures.

New Bill Aims to Revive Short-Term Rentals in NYC

A recently introduced bill, Bill 1107, led by Council Members Farah Louis (Prime Sponsor), Adrienne Adams, Mercedes Narcisse, and Kevin Riley, proposes critical amendments to New York City’s stringent short-term rental laws. This legislation seeks to address the limitations imposed by Local Law 18 (LL18), which had effectively eliminated short-term rental opportunities for many homeowners in one- and two-family homes across the city.