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US Army's 1st Cavalry Division trains Polish Cadets

Task Force Pegasus Troopers partnered with Polish instructors to train junior cadets at the Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis Junior Training Camp, held from Oct. 7 to 10, at the Jana Wendy Shooting Training Center in Tuchola, Poland. The camp, named in honor of falle…

2024-10-18 06:46

Telling the Amazon Labor Union’s Story

Ella Fanger Union, a new documentary about organizing at a Staten Island Amazon warehouse, grapples with what it means to tell an underdog story without a satisfying ending. The post Telling the Amazon Labor Union’s Story appeared first on The Nation.

2024-10-17 09:00

As the migrant 'crisis' recedes in NYC, criticism of the city stands its ground

Daniel Henry, director of external affairs at the Mayor’s Office of Asylum Seeker Operations, at a community board meeting in Brooklyn. "For New York City taxpayers, 60,000 is still 60,000 too many" migrants, one Republican lawmaker says. [ more › ]

2024-10-16 20:18

Michael Rainey Jr ready to pick up phone if 50 Cent rings for more iterations of Power franchise

Michael Rainey Jr went from receiving death threats to being embraced by viewers in his role as Tariq St Patrick on Power, and one of several spin-offs Power Book II: Ghost. He's poised and ready should the call come for a continued role in the Courtney A Kem…

2024-10-16 01:15

Why ‘Impractical Jokers’ Star Brian Quinn Is A Friend Of Firefighters

“Impractical Jokers” star Brian Quinn discusses why it’s important to support firefighters ahead of the 17th Annual Friends of Firefighters Gala in New York City.

2024-10-15 19:12

7-Eleven to close more than 400 ‘underperforming’ stores. Here’s what we know.

The convenience retailer, which has 8 locations on Staten Island, has been hit hard by declining cigarette sales.

2024-10-12 19:50

One of America's First Spectator Sports Was Professional Walking

Before fitness influencers made getting your steps in a trend, pedestrianism had the nation on their feet

2024-11-06 16:19

Election Results: Harris Wins New York, Trump Wins Nationally

By Robert Pozarycki, amNY New Yorkers made their voices heard on Election Day, giving Democrat Kamala Harris the state’s 28 electoral votes — though her Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, won the election. Meanwhile, incumbent Democrat Kirsten G…

2024-11-06 15:20

Excited and unnerved: New Yorkers flood the polls on US Election Day

New York City may be a left-wing stronghold, but the diversity of its five boroughs paint a picture of a divided US.

2024-11-06 01:07

US elections 2024: 4+3 diaspora for Congress – Who are the Greek-American candidates

House re-election battle with very good chances from Gus Bilirakis, Nicole Malliotakis, Dina Titus and Chris Pope - Who are their opponents - The promising new entries of John Avlon, Maggie Goodlander for the House and Demi Kuzuna for the Senate The post US e…

2024-11-05 09:59