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Migrant Chaos Mounts While Divided Europe Stumbles for Response

... riveted world attention and galvanized public demands for action, the leaders' first fumbling efforts seemed only to highlight Europe's divisions, as they bickered over who should take responsibility for the migrants rather than unifying around a ... >> view original

Exodus of Syrians Highlights Political Failure of the West

The United States and Russia bickered in the Security Council while Syrian government warplanes continued indiscriminate barrel bombing, the Islamic State took over new areas, other insurgent groups battled government forces and one another, and ... >> view original

Some Nail Salon Owners in New York Push Back Against Increased Regulation

The landscape around him has shifted so significantly that he agreed last week to join other salon owners across New York City in a protest on Aug. 25, shutting their salons for the day to send a message to state officials cracking down on his industry. >> view original

New York Today: Last Call for Summer

According to AAA, more than 30 million Americans will be traveling by car, as gasoline prices hit their lowest point in a decade — around $2.83 a gallon in New York. Last year, 2.5 million vehicles chugged out of state on the highways, and 1.5 million ... >> view original

Hakeem Jeffries for New York Mayor? Some Democrats Say Yes, but He Hesitates

The calls have come in a steady stream: from political donors, community leaders and members of the clergy, urging Representative Hakeem Jeffries to consider running against Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York. The latest, high-profile overture to Mr ... >> view original

NYC Enlists Tech Types to Help Fix Its Uber Problem

Uber and the City of New York have called a ceasefire in the battle they waged against each other earlier this summer over the city's plans to cap the expansion of the ride-hailing industry. Just months after all the name-calling and mudslinging came ... >> view original

Report: New York Islanders get new logo, alternate jersey

It's been known for some time now that the New York Islanders had plans to introduce a black alternate jersey this season as a tribute to their first year in Brooklyn. But now we're learning that the color of the sweater isn't the only element that's ... >> view original

President Obama Just Commented on This Inspirational 'Humans of New York' Post

The photograph, posted Thursday to the Humans of New York Facebook page, featured a young a Iranian boy and his father, along with a story from the proud parent telling how he knew his son would be a humanitarian when the boy gave away a bag of fruit ... >> view original

Former Longtime Coach Accuses Hunter College of Age Discrimination

Zarowin, who coached three national champions and 23 all-Americans, was named a City University of New York Athletic Conference coach of the year 33 times (he was recognized in multiple sports), and he was inducted into the Hunter College Hall of Fame ... >> view original

Too Much in Love to Say Good Night

Four years ago, after earning a mathematics degree from the University of Central Florida, Mr. Wiese moved to New York to pursue graduate studies at City University. He did not know anyone in the city, but as an undergraduate he had enjoyed swing ... >> view original