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Comic Con Pakistan – Aamir Sajjad meets Bollywood star Govinda in New York
KARACHI: In New York, Aamir Sajjad, CEO of Aamir Sajjad Ventures, held a pleasant meeting with renowned Indian actor Govinda. During the meeting, Aamir Sajjad briefed him about Comic Con Pakistan 2026, scheduled to take place in Karachi next year....

‘A big mistake’: Fossella pushes back on ending gifted programs for NYC students
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After recent reports that Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani would end the Gifted & Talented program in New York City if elected, Borough President Vito Fossella announced his opposition to any changes to the program. Joined by...

NYC school bus firms plan to fire workers, end service to 150K students in contract dispute
A coalition of school bus companies plans to stop service to 150,000 city students and fire 12,000 unionized workers in a vicious contract standoff, The Post has learned. The coalition will inform the state Monday of its plan set to take hold Nov....

154,000 NYC Students Were Homeless Last School Year, Another Record High
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Watch: Liberal Boomer Paid-Protesters Caught Chaperoning At NYC 'No Kings' Protest
The national conversation around the Democratic Party's dark-money NGO network, bankrolled by left-wing billionaires, has intensified following the weekend's "No Kings" protest, where unhinged white baby boomers paraded through city streets,...

Happy Diwali 2025: New York City kicks off week-long festivities with cultural performances
As the chill of October settles over New York City and Halloween decorations fill the streets, another festival is preparing to illuminate the city — Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Across New York, the spirit of Diwali is set to shine...

What will a Mayor Mamdani mean for education?
New York City’s public education system is weeks away from being managed by an outspoken antisemite, a fierce advocate against parental rights in education, and a staunch supporter of a universal curriculum in the name of equity. This can only...
Snug Harbor Cultural Center: New entrance and wetlands boardwalk now open
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The breathtaking views at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden are now more accessible than ever with the opening of its newest entrance. On Monday, Snug Harbor leadership and local elected officials gathered...

Viva Las Vegas! An LGBTQ+ Guide to the Entertainment Capital of the World
Las Vegas has always been a beacon for those seeking dazzling lights, non-stop thrills, and a place to truly let loose. But in recent years, this desert oasis has blossomed even further, becoming an increasingly vibrant and welcoming destination...
Ridiculous New Gender Equity Policy Institute Report Finds ‘Gender Inequality’ Burdens Women
The Gender Equity Policy Institute (GEPI) has a new report out claiming California women are burned out because they do more work than men because of an “imbalance in the division of unpaid labor in the home.” Their headlines, “New Report Reveals...


Over 140 gather at Stony Brook’s Bauman Center to debate New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Energy Plan
An aerial view of the New York State Energy hearing. Before the meeting, unions and activist groups held peaceful protests to voice their concerns over the New York State Energy Plan. CHRISTOPHER YANG/THE STATESMANOn Sept. 29, numerous local...

How the Sari Came To Define New York
A frilly grey sari and a bejeweled silver blouse on display speaks to the story of Shahana Hanif, the first Bangladeshi and Muslim woman elected to the New York City Council, who wore the garment when she was sworn in in 2005. Another photograph...

NYC Mayor’s Race: Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani says he’s preparing to lead, but isn’t taking anything for granted
Recently, a team of amNewYork and Schneps Media editors and reporters sat down with each of the three mayoral candidates for interviews about their campaigns and visions for the Big Apple. This is the third in a series of stories about those...

Grace Wales Bonner becomes first Black woman to lead major fashion house
For over a decade, Grace Wales Bonner has been a creative force in the fashion industry, breaking down gender barriers with her designs and runway shows. Namely, her spring/summer 2018 show for her eponymous label, where she embraced queer Black...

Amazon Sued by NYC Radio Host Over Fictional ‘Love Zone’ Show in Prime Video Series
The longtime host of a Harlem R&B radio show called The Love Zone is suing Amazon over claims that the tech giant violated his rights by mentioning a fictional show of the same name in an episode of the Prime series Cross. In a complaint filed in...

NAACP salutes education commissioner for championing East Ramapo kids
Betty Rosa focused her speech on equity – a concept that has come under attack at the federal level. Rosa has a large role in East Ramapo; she appoints the district's state monitors and approves school board budget decisions and long-term academic...

Pompeo Speaks about Orthodoxy and Religious Freedom at Archon Banquet
NEW YORK – With words of deep appreciation for the Orthodox faith, former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo graciously accepted the Athenagoras Human Rights Award presented by the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle – Archons of the Ecumenical...

Fourth Circuit affirms $366M+ judgment against immigration bond companies and three senior executives
On October 8, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit affirmed a district court’s decision to impose a default judgment, injunctive relief, and a monetary award totaling approximately $366,523,000 against the defendants in an action brought...

Castro Dispensary Owner and Legendary SF Cannabis Activist Terrance Alan Has Died
Former Cafe Flore owner Terrance Alan started as a member of the “gay weed mafia” that won medical marijuana legalization in 1996, and co-founded the SF Entertainment Commission. And the Flore Dispensary owner has just passed away at age 73. If...