The Queen could not possibly remember all the people she met – but nobody ever forgot meeting her
For almost all of us, the Queen has always been part of our lives. Now that she has gone, we are calling up personal memories of her. I have met the Queen. My justification for writing about it here is that our encounters were in my line of duty as a political correspondent and that …
2023 Dodge Challenger & Charger Scat Pack Swinger Revealed as Third & Fourth “Last Call” Models
Dodge has announced the third and fourth of seven “Last Call” models, following the news of the Charger and Challenger moving to electrified platforms. The 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Swinger and Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger follow the Charger Super Bee (second) and Challenger Shakedown (first), paying homage to Dodge’s “swinging” muscle car lineup of the late 1960s and early 1970s. “The name says it all – the originals had a unique, fun character, and that’s the same reaction we’re hoping for […]
Why the upcoming Samarkand SCO summit is important and what to expect from the outcome
On September 15-16, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) summit will be held in the historic Uzbek city of Samarkand. At the upcoming event, the leaders...
Opinion: Our Homeless Shelters are Failing New Yorkers with Diabetes
“Even with stable housing, a well-paying job, and food security, diabetes mellitus can be difficult to manage. For New Yorkers who don’t know when their next meal will be or where they’ll sleep on any given night, managing diabetes can feel impossible.”
Labor is Latest Sticking Point in Debate Over Bruckner Rezoning
The New York District Council of Carpenters issued a statement opposing the plan, saying they would not receive enough work on 349-unit project proposed for The Bronx. Their stance was counter to several other influential labor leaders who have spoken in favor of the project for the jobs and new housing it will create.
City’s Supportive Housing Remains Out of Reach for Most Applicants, Data Shows
During the most recent fiscal year, just 16 percent of New Yorkers approved by the city for supportive housing were actually placed with an apartment. More than half of the 7,426 eligible applicants during that time were never even referred for an interview, according to data recently published by the city’s Department of Social Services (DSS).