The way Mayor Zohran Mamdani sees it, there seems to be only two ways for his administration to close the multi-billion-dollar budget gap by this June. His preferred way, as he has often explained, is to “tax the rich” — increase the income taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers in order to generate enough money… Read More

The Caribbean community and elected officials on Tuesday, Feb. 17, paid tribute to Civil Rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who “died peacefully” on Tuesday, his family said. He was 84. Rev. Jackson, who ran twice for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, was an ally of slain Civil Rights Leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther… Read More

Ahead of next week’s key Caribbean Community leaders’ summit in St. Kitts, a senior Caribbean diplomat pleaded with the region to help cash and fuel-starved Cuba, urging the bloc to take note of how good Cuba has been to the 15-nation bloc over the decades. David Commissiong, Barbados’ ambassador to CARICOM and a top player… Read More

Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features United States Representative Yvette D. Clarke. Representative Clarke serves the Ninth Congressional District in Brooklyn. What are your top legislative priorities for 2026? My top… Read More

New York City has long been defined by culinary reinvention, and now a wave of fruit-forward desserts is quietly reshaping the city’s sweet landscape, particularly in Long Island City, where visually striking, fresh-fruit creations are drawing consistent crowds and redefining what dessert can look like. A mini strawberry promise cake garnished with fresh strawberries is… Read More

The West Indies will have a powerful and familiar voice on the global stage at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as Ian Bishop, Samuel Badree, and Carlos Brathwaite were named to a distinguished commentary team recently announced by the ICC. The trio headlines the Caribbean presence on ICC TV’s world feed, ensuring West… Read More

Reigning Olympic women’s 100-meter champion, Julien Alfred, began her 2026 season in a spectacular fashion by sprinting to gold in the 60 meters, competing at the Woo Pig Classic at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville. Alfred crossed the finish line in 7.00 seconds, ahead of the University of Arkansas’ duo of Asia Thomas… Read More

Si è chiusa l’edizione 2026 di CioccolaTò, la seconda dopo il ritorno dello scorso anno in piazza Vittorio Veneto, targata Camera di commercio di Torino e Città di Torino, con l’organizzazione di Turismo Torino e Provincia e il supporto di Regione Piemonte. Una riconferma importante e un risultato per niente scontato, che già lascia spazio… Read More

A poche ore dall’avvio del torneo che vedrà sfidarsi le otto migliori squadre del campionato italiano di basket, il trofeo delle Frecciarossa Final Eight è stato esposto in Sala Marmi, nel cuore aulico di Palazzo Civico. Ad accoglierlo l’assessore allo Sport e ai Grandi eventi Domenico Carretta, che ha commentato: “Torino ospita per la quarta volta… Read More

Dal 20 febbraio al 10 aprile, il Parco culturale Le Serre di Grugliasco (via Tiziano Lanza 31) ospiterà la tappa piemontese di Senzatomica, la mostra multimediale itinerante dedicata al disarmo nucleare. L’esposizione, che ha già coinvolto oltre 460.000 visitatori in più di 80 Comuni italiani, torna in una veste rinnovata per sensibilizzare l’opinione pubblica sulla… Read More