Politics

Expansion of New York City’s Red Light Speed Camera Program Signed into Law

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The Office of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (A.D. 81) recently announced that Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed the assemblyman’s bill (A.5259A) to expand New York City’s red light camera program significantly. According to the assemblyman, the new legislation, described as a crucial step towards reducing traffic and pedestrian fatalities and increasing road safety, will expand the number of authorized intersections for red light cameras from 150 to 600 across the city.  

Lehman College Hosts Drug Policy Panel

By ARIEL PACHECO
Lehman College hosted a drug policy panel event on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to discuss the ways in which the New York legislature, advocacy groups, nonprofits, and NYS Department of Health (DOH) have collaborated to create new solutions to tackle the issue of substance abuse and overdose prevention.

Former President Donald Trump Makes Unscheduled Visit to Bronx Barber Shop in Castle Hill

By DAVID GREENE
Several U.S. secret service snipers were seen stationed on rooftops in the Castle Hill section of The Bronx on Thursday afternoon while an emergency service unit and a small army of NYPD police officers flooded the sidewalk and street as former U.S. President Donald J. Trump made an unscheduled visit to a Castle Hill barbershop, just 20 days out from the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5.

Bedford Park: Man Sought for Raping Woman

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the person seen in the attached video and photo who they say is sought in connection with a rape that occurred in Bedford Park.

Politicians & Gun Control Activists Hail Passage of Additional New York State Gun Control Bills into Law

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Alongside gunshot survivor, gun control activist, and former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, New York government officials, and other gun safety advocates, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into State law a new package of six bills on Wednesday, Oct. 9, which elected officials say will strengthen New York’s gun laws, by taking action against dangerous “pistol convertors,” by requiring gun sellers to post tobacco-style safety warnings on their products, and by providing other new tools and resources to help protect more New Yorkers from gun violence.