Benjamin Clarke
June 20, 2025
Local News, New York
Delivery Workers Rally Against Grubhub’s Mass Deactivations in Lower Manhattan
Dozens of delivery workers and their supporters gathered in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday to protest Grubhub’s decision to fire 50…
June 20, 2025
Local News, New York
New York Court Upholds Educational Standards for Nonpublic Schools, Sparking Controversy Among Yeshivas
New York’s highest court has upheld statewide educational standards that govern nonpublic schools, drawing significant backlash from some yeshivas. The…
June 20, 2025
Local News, New York
NYC to Enforce Truck Weight Limits on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Starting June 22
The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday that truck weight limits will be strictly enforced on…
June 20, 2025
Local News, New York
Juneteenth Observances and Services in Staten Island.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19, serves as a significant day of remembrance.…
June 20, 2025
Local News, New York
Uber and Lyft Drivers Demand Job Security at City Hall Protest
Dozens of Uber and Lyft drivers gathered at City Hall on Wednesday, calling on city lawmakers to enhance protections for…
June 20, 2025
Local News, New York
Juneteenth 2025 Celebrations Planned Across New York City
Juneteenth, a significant holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is set to be celebrated in New…
June 20, 2025
Local News, New York
Drunken Outburst on Southwest Airlines Flight Leads to Arrest of NYC Artist Leanna Perry
A wild disturbance on a Southwest Airlines flight early Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old artist from New…
June 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Religious Leaders Unite in Los Angeles to Oppose Federal Immigration Raids
In a powerful show of solidarity, more than a dozen religious leaders from diverse faith traditions marched to the steps…
June 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Senator Alex Padilla Calls for Action After Being Removed from News Conference
Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) delivered a passionate address on the Senate floor, sharing his unsettling experience of being forcibly removed…
June 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Unite Here Local 11 Proposes Citywide Minimum Wage Increase to $30 Per Hour for All Industries
The hospitality union, Unite Here Local 11, has taken significant steps to advocate for higher wages across Los Angeles by…
June 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Reopens Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Health Center to Enhance Community Health Services
In a significant move to bolster health care access in Los Angeles, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) has reopened its…
June 19, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Free Summer Meal Programs in Los Angeles: Ensuring Nutritional Support for Kids
As summer approaches, families in Los Angeles face the challenge of keeping their children nourished without access to school meals.…