A powerful blizzard struck New York on Tuesday, prompting the first blizzard warning since 2017, according to the National Weather Service. About 20 inches of snow were recorded in Central Park.City officials activated emergency snow operations and restricted vehicle traffic on major roads and select bridges. The New York City Police Department urged residents to avoid nonessential travel. The P..

Supporters of Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani gathered Tuesday night in the Astoria, Queens neighbourhood to celebrate his election as mayor of New York City. According to reports, hundreds convened outside a local café and at a watch-party site to hear the results and join in cheering and honking as Mamdani’s victory was announced. The event marked a moment of jubilation in his home district, where ..

Thousands of supporters gathered Sunday at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens for the “New York Is Not For Sale” rally, where Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani called for sweeping reforms to make the city more affordable for working-class residents.Flanked by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mamdani denounced what he described as the influence of “billionaires and oli..

Thousands gathered in Times Square on Oct. 18 for the nationwide "No Kings" protest opposing former President Donald Trump. Demonstrators denounced what they described as authoritarian behavior and called for the defense of democratic institutions. Organized by grassroots and civil-rights groups, the New York rally remained peaceful, with police reporting no major incidents. Similar protests wer..

Scientists, medical professionals, and advocates gathered at Washington Square Park on Thursday, March 7, to rally in support of science funding and evidence-based policymaking. The “Stand Up for Science 2025” event was organized in response to recent federal budget cuts and policy shifts affecting public health and climate research.Protesters held signs reading “Protect Research, Protect Lives”..

Protesters gathered in Washington Square Park on Saturday to demand the removal of Mayor Eric Adams and to reject former President Donald Trump, citing their immigration policies as harmful to New York’s immigrant communities. The rally, organized by the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), drew demonstrators holding signs that read “Remove Adams, Reject Trump” and “No Detentions.” Participant..

A “Rally in Defense of Immigrants” was held on February 8 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The rally was organized to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration executive orders and the increased ICE enforcement in New York while advocating for immigrant rights. The event was largely attended by immigrants from South America, many of whom draped themselves in their national flags. They expressed the..

Click to View it as a SlideshowNEW YORK — Demonstrators gathered at St. Vartan Park on Monday, Feb. 3, to protest a recent presidential executive order restricting gender-affirming healthcare for minors. The rally, organized by NYU YDSA and NYC DSA, drew hundreds of participants concerned about the impact of the order, signed Jan. 28.Protesters held signs and chanted slogans advocating for trans..

Events celebrating the Lunar New Year, Jan. 29, New York, took place across the city, marking the Year of the Snake. Traditional lion dances, believed to bring prosperity, were performed in various neighborhoods as part of the festivities.

Several activist organizations gathered on Presidential Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, New York, under the banner “We Fight Back: Anti Imperialist Feminist Contingent,” to highlight issues of imperialism, feminism, and human rights. The protest was organized by groups including Code Pink NYC, the Palestinian Feminist Collective, the Audre Lorde Project, AFIRM-NYC, and the PalAwda Mothers Committee. ..

Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, aiming to halt hostilities and facilitate the release of hostages. In response to this development, a rally and march were held on January 16 at Times Square (West 43rd Street & Broadway) in New York City, organized by Palestinian support groups. Attendees gathered under the slogan “Ceasefire Today, Liberati..