New York City
Governor Cancels New York City’s Proposed Congestion Pricing
Commuters in the Big Apple are breathing a sigh of relief. New York City’s proposed congestion pricing has been shelved by the state’s governor. As reported by Raw Story, the Metropolitan Transit Authority has put the first ever congestion pricing on pause. Back in April, it was announced that New York City would impose additional tolls […]
Trump Fans Cry “Boycott New York”, X Users Roast Them
Supporters of former President Donald Trump called for a boycott of New York City after he was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records on Thursday. The posts led to others online vividly mocking those calling for a boycott.
‘Ice Cold: An Exhibition Of Hip-Hop Jewelry’ Exhibit Is A Must See
Hip-Hop is at the American Museum Of Natural History. Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry opened at the famed New York City museum on Thursday, May 9, and it is must attend for any proper Rap fans. The special exhibition features an impressive collection of custom-made jewelry from fashionable current and old-school Hip-Hop stars […]
Mayor Adams Sues TikTok For Causing Kids Mental Health Issues
New York City is taking a hard line against social media. The mayor has filed a lawsuit claiming TikTok, Instagram and more are responsible for the mental health crisis with kids. As reported by Digital Music News, the current mayor of The Big Apple is taking social media to task with claims that their apps […]
Jay-Z & Beyoncé Take The Fam On A New York City Bus Tour
You have to wonder if Jay took the time to take his family to visit his old Brooklyn stomping grounds of Marcy Projects while they were at it.
New York City Honors Wu-Tang Clan With Its Own Day
The Wu-Tang Clan will be honored with an official day in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams bestowed the honor upon the group, and the Empire State Building will also be lit in black and yellow on Nov. 9.
Mayor Eric Adams Announces Hip-Hop Block Parties Citywide
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of a series of block parties celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. Eric B and KRS-One were on hand at the press conference announcing the events on Thursday.
NYC To Shell Out $13 Million For 2020 Police Arrest Settlements
The city of New York has approved a settlement of over $13 million to go to protesters who were subjected to brutal treatment by New York Police Department officers during protests in 2020 over the death of George Floyd. The settlement comes after two years of back-and-forth with the city, with plaintiffs alleging how NYPD officers resorted to "kettling" and other tactics.
NYC Cracking Down On “Gray Market” Cannabis Shops
An inspection of a cannabis club in New York City shows the city & state's increased efforts to crack down on unlicensed cannabis shops within the past couple of months. The new measure calls for those "gray market" shops to cease illegal practices such as "concierge services" that require members to pay for access to a cannabis supply.
Daniel Penny Pleads Not Guilty in Jordan Neely Case
Daniel Penny, the former Marine who placed Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway train, pleaded not guilty to two charges in a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday. The grand jury had added a charge of criminally negligent homicide, which would bring a lesser prison sentence if the 24-year-old is convicted of it as opposed to the original charge of manslaughter.
Deaths At NYC Jails No Longer Being Reported To Media
The reporting of the deaths of inmates in New York City jails has stopped abruptly and according to the Department of Corrections will not be resumed. The decision has left advocacy groups and the families of inmates incensed as the news comes amidst a federal monitor criticizing the management of the city's jail system including Rikers Island.
#BruhNews: NYC Professor Fired After Threatening Reporter With Machete
Art professor Shellyne Rodriguez has been fired by Hunter College after an altercation with a reporter from the New York Post was captured by its photographer on Tuesday. The reporter had gone to her Bronx apartment to ask her about a previous viral video where she confronted a pro-life student group on campus earlier in the month. The post #BruhNews: NYC Professor Fired After Threatening Reporter With Machete appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
