News: Comedy Club Owned by Hannibal Buress Evicted for Not Paying Rent

This is a huge bummer. Hannibal turned the Knitting Factory into one of the hottest comedy rooms in the city before it shut down, but he wasn't able to recapture that vibe when he reopened it.

Top Trump donor’s 'well-timed transaction' raises eyebrows​ after Venezuela operation

The timing of Paul Singer's investment in CITGO seems to imply that he had prior knowledge of our military actions in Venezuela.

This Isn’t Regime Change. It’s Extortion.

Wealthy Ranchers Profit From Public Lands. Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab.

While this administration distracts us with divisive rhetoric and idiotic photo-ops, American oligarchs are consuming public resources at a scale never before seen. This is what the Trump administration is really about. They are serving the donor class. They are serving the most

Amid Confusing CDC Guidance About Vaccines, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy

A Harvard study reveals that children born to mothers who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy face an increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, complicating the CDC's decision to halt vaccine recommendations for pregnant women. The CDC initially delayed recommending the vaccine for pregnant women, citing a need for more evidence, but later reversed its stance, causing confusion among patients. The study, which followed over 18,000 live births, found that 16.3% of children exposed to COVID-19 in utero received a neurodevelopmental diagnosis by age 3, compared to 9.7% of unexposed children. The risk was higher for those exposed in the third trimester and for boys. Despite the alarming findings, researchers emphasize the importance of vaccination and preventive measures to protect both mothers and their children.

All 70 NYCHA Employees Charged In February 2024 Sweep Convicted Of Bribery, Fraud, Or Extortion Offenses

All 70 employees of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) charged in February 2024 with bribery, fraud, or extortion offenses have been convicted, marking a significant victory in combating corruption within the nation's largest public housing authority. The defendants, who collectively accepted over $2.1 million in bribes for awarding contracts worth over $15 million, will pay over $2.1 million in restitution and forfeit over $2 million in criminal proceeds. The convictions underscore the commitment of federal and local law enforcement agencies to protect public housing resources and ensure accountability.