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June 7, 2023

Muslim group claims CUNY leadership pre-approved law school student's controversial graduation speech

The Council on American-Islamic Relations slammed CUNY for their treatment of their law graduate Fatima Mousa Mohammed after she gave a controversial graduation speech.

June 7, 2023

Canadian wildfires pour smoke into US, heavy haze creates Martian-like scene in NYC

Wildfires in Canada continue to pour smoke into the U.S., particularly along the Eastern seaboard in places like New York City, where the sky was orange.

June 7, 2023

Federal judge blocks New York counties' attempt to protect local hotels from becoming migrant shelters

A federal judge on Tuesday shut down attempts by two New York counties to halt the transportation of hundreds of migrants from an overwhelmed New York City.

June 7, 2023

NYC Mayor Adams, health commissioner warn New Yorkers to mask up as air quality dips to worst since 1960s

New York City health commissioner warned people who must be outdoors to wear a high-quality mask like an N95 as air quality plummets from Canada fires.

June 7, 2023

Manhattan district attorney drops 300 convictions built by corrupted NYC officers

The top prosecutor of Manhattan, New York City, has abandoned hundreds of convictions tied to former police officers who were found guilty of crimes.

June 7, 2023

New York, New Jersey schools keep kids indoors as air quality plummets reportedly from Canada wildfires

Public schools in NYC, Long Island and New Jersey are limiting outdoor activities Wednesday, as air quality worsens due to Canadian wildfires.

June 7, 2023

Canada warns of record 2023 wildfire destruction as traveling smoke impacts millions of Americans

Canadian officials say wildfire destruction in the country could hit record levels in 2023 as smoke from fires in eastern Canada is drifting across the eastern U.S.

June 7, 2023

Pilot, passenger dead after small plane crashes in New York shortly after taking off

A small plane that was based in Oshawa, Ontario, crashed shortly after refueling at an airport in Jamestown, New York, Tuesday. Two males were killed in the incident.

June 6, 2023

Pilot of plane in VA crash lost contact with air traffic control minutes after takeoff: feds

The pilot of a plane that slammed into a mountain in rural Virginia lost contact with air traffic control during its ascent, according to federal aviation officials.

June 6, 2023

New York Democrats push bill to require LGBTQ curriculum in middle, high schools: 'Push back against hate'

New York Democrats are pushing a bill requiring LGBTQ+ curriculum in middle and high schools across the state, following along with several other states weighing the option.