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An East Village Dumpling Spot Shuts Down

An East Village Dumpling Spot Shuts Down

Plus, a decades-old Brooklyn market — and more restaurant shutters

This Affordable Hidden Gem Is My Go-To Hotel in New York

This Affordable Hidden Gem Is My Go-To Hotel in New York

Ten years ago, I spent a summer in New York City, living out my dream of working at a magazine.

Luxury Real Estate Broker Ravi Kantha Transitions from Law to High-End Property Sales

Luxury Real Estate Broker Ravi Kantha Transitions from Law to High-End Property Sales

Luxury Real Estate Broker Ravi Kantha Transitions from Law to High-End Property Sales

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, 'moments that divide time'

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, 'moments that divide time'

The U.S. is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that left nearly 3,000 people dead and the nation shaken

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Enhance 9/11 Education in U.S. Schools

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Enhance 9/11 Education in U.S. Schools

Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at improving how 9/11 is taught in schools across the United States. This initiative comes as a significant portion of the American population, over 100 million individuals, has no direct memory or experience of the September 11, 2001, attacks. The proposed legislation seeks to direct the Department of Education to assess current 9/11 curricula nationwide and identify any instructional gaps. This effort is part of a broader movement to ensure that future generations understand the gravity and historical significance of 9/11, moving beyond personal memory to factual education. The Pentagon is also preparing to break ground on a new Visitor Education Center, intended to serve a similar purpose by providing a dedicated space for learning about the attack on the Pentagon and its aftermath. This center, along with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York, is actively working to bridge the gener...

Detroit Free Press

Bringing Margaret home: Detroit family's search for daughter after 9/11

Bringing Margaret home: Detroit family's search for daughter after 9/11

From the archives: As the nation dealt with terrorism angst, a Detroit family traveled to New York in search of a daughter lost after 9/11.

Representative Mike Lawler Champions Pro-Israel Legislation and Combats Antisemitism in Congress

Representative Mike Lawler Champions Pro-Israel Legislation and Combats Antisemitism in Congress

Michael Vincent Lawler, the U.S. Representative for New York’s 17th Congressional District since 2023, has made support for Israel and combating antisemitism central to his legislative agenda. He advocates for expanding the Abraham Accords, strengthening Israel’s security, and countering threats from Iran. Lawler has consistently supported U.S. military and strategic aid to Israel and backed the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. During a 2023 visit to Israel, he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In Congress, Lawler has pursued bipartisan legislation, co-sponsoring the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which passed the House in 2024. He also introduced the 2024 Stand with Israel Act, aiming to restrict U.S. funding to UN agencies that penalize Israel. Additionally, he has supported legislation to enhance security for Jewish institutions and introduced measures like the 2025 Bunker Buster Act, addressing Israel’s security needs concerning Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

School Districts Urged to Develop AI Deepfake Response Plans Amid Rising Threats

School Districts Urged to Develop AI Deepfake Response Plans Amid Rising Threats

School districts across the U.S. are being advised to establish comprehensive AI deepfake response plans to address the growing threat of synthetic media. These plans are crucial for handling incidents involving fabricated images, videos, or audio recordings that could target students or staff. The need for such plans stems from the rapid proliferation of generative AI, which makes it easy to create convincing deepfakes for purposes like harassment, impersonation, or spreading misinformation. Districts must prepare for scenarios where explicit images of students are circulated, fabricated audio recordings spread on social media, or false emergency videos appear online. An effective response requires a coordinated team involving administrators, technology leaders, counselors, communications professionals, Title IX coordinators, legal counsel, and school safety personnel. Policies should specifically address synthetic media, digital replicas, and AI-generated impersonation, clearly prohibiting the creation o...

Man Dies in NYPD Custody Weeks After Medical Episode at Brooklyn Courthouse

Man Dies in NYPD Custody Weeks After Medical Episode at Brooklyn Courthouse

A 48-year-old man has died while in NYPD custody, approximately three weeks after experiencing a medical episode at Brooklyn Criminal Court. The NYPD's Force Investigation Division is currently investigating the death. The man was arrested on August 16 for possession of crack and a stolen credit card. Although he initially declined medical attention, he suffered a medical episode the following morning in a holding cell at Brooklyn Central Booking while awaiting arraignment. Police and court officers provided aid and called 911, leading to his transfer to Brooklyn Hospital, where he remained in police custody until his death. This incident follows other concerns regarding the treatment of individuals in NYPD custody and conditions within New York City courthouses, including a May incident where a handcuffed woman gave birth in a Brooklyn courtroom and the March death of Vincent Thoms, 51, who had a medical emergency at Manhattan’s Central Booking. Thoms' death was ruled accidental, attributed to a seizure d...

Boise Man Reflects on 9/11 Return to New York, Delivering Idaho's Support

Boise Man Reflects on 9/11 Return to New York, Delivering Idaho's Support

Matthew Shapiro, a Boise resident and Brooklyn native, is reflecting on his journey back to New York City approximately one month after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Shapiro, who has lived in Boise for over 30 years, felt compelled to return to his hometown to witness its recovery and deliver messages of support from Idaho. Before his trip, he collected letters from students at Longfellow Elementary School for New York firefighters and gathered signatures from Boise firefighters, Boise's mayor, and Idaho's governor on a state flag. Upon arriving in New York, Shapiro presented the flag to FDNY officials and delivered the student letters to a Manhattan firehouse that had lost a firefighter. He also visited Ground Zero, observing the still-smoldering site, and documented the city's recovery on video. Shapiro interviewed firefighters and community members, including a Brooklyn bookstore owner, who shared stories of unity in the aftermath of the attacks. He expressed that he still struggles to comp...

Charlie Kirk Assassination Sparks Widespread Conspiracy Theories One Year Later

Charlie Kirk Assassination Sparks Widespread Conspiracy Theories One Year Later

One year after the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, a wave of misinformation and conspiracy theories continues to circulate. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at an event. Immediately following his death, false claims emerged regarding the shooting being staged and the shooter's identity. As the legal process for the accused shooter, 23-year-old Tyler James Robinson, progresses—with a Utah judge finding sufficient evidence for a murder trial and prosecutors seeking the death penalty—more elaborate, unfounded narratives have gained traction. These theories include claims that Kirk's killing was an inside job orchestrated by TPUSA employees or his widow, Erika Kirk, or that Israel was behind the shooting due to Kirk's alleged shift in views on the country. Despite these persistent claims, law enforcement and medical examiner reports consistently attribute Kirk's death to a gunshot wound, with no credi...

Trump Administration Continues Efforts to Downsize Education Department While Launching State Support Initiative

Trump Administration Continues Efforts to Downsize Education Department While Launching State Support Initiative

The Trump administration is proceeding with its agenda to reduce the federal role in education by relocating U.S. Department of Education staff, reallocating agency funding, and scaling back its overall footprint. This push includes proposals to close the department entirely and transfer its core functions to other federal agencies, with hundreds of Education Department staffers already working from other agency buildings and billions in education program funds appearing in other agencies' accounts. Concurrently, Kirsten Baesler, the agency’s assistant secretary overseeing K-12 education, announced the 'Learning Agenda Playbook.' This new resource, developed by the Education Department's technical assistance centers in collaboration with eight states (Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin), aims to help state education agencies independently measure policy outcomes and achieve educational progress. The department asserts that this initiative shifts education decisi...