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School monitor Tyreek Johnson saves a choking first-grader, Liyah Ventura, at Vails Gate STEAM Academy in New Windsor, New York, using the Heimlich maneuver. Johnson, who has previously saved two other kids from choking, is hailed as a hero by the school principal and Liyahs father. Checkout Solipillow.com

New York City nurses rally for fair contracts, citing concerns over healthcare benefits, safe staffing, and workplace violence protections. With negotiations ongoing at five hospitals, nearly sixteen thousand nurses could strike, while hospital leaders and Governor Hochul prepare for potential disruptions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Sam Levine, new commissioner of New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, is focusing on cracking down on deceptive practices by large corporations, not local businesses. With experience from the Federal Trade Commission, Levine aims to hold these companies accountable, marking a significant shift in consumer protection efforts. Checkout Solipillow.com

New York State Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Farm Halts New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction on five offshore wind farms along the Atlantic coast. Governor Kathy Hochul joined workers whose jobs depend on these projects, many already underway. The U.S. Department of the Interior paused construction due to alleged national security risks from turbine blades interfering with radar signals. However, Hochul dismissed this explanation as total nonsense, and environmental leaders and labor groups agree, emphasizing the importance of sustainable power. Two Long Island projects, Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind, are now suing the administration themselves, as they face potential termination and job losses. Checkout Solipillow.com

New York Citys Pinnacle Groups rent-regulated properties, including 93 buildings with 5,200 units, were sold for $451 million to Summit Properties. Despite tenants long-standing issues with poor conditions, city lawyers argue the sale price and maintenance costs are unsustainable. Landlord groups warn of risks to other rent-stabilized apartments. City officials plan to ensure new owners fix buildings and respect rent rules, with tenants hoping for creative solutions like community land trusts. Checkout Solipillow.com

Public Advocate Zohran Mamdani grapples with the aftermath of two police shootings in New York City, advocating for a dedicated Department of Community Safety to handle mental health calls. He endorses Assemblywoman Claire Valdez for Congress, despite potential progressive allies backing her opponent, emphasizing the need for an affordability agenda. Checkout Solipillow.com

An anonymous bettor on Polymarket predicted Venezuelas President Maduros downfall, netting over $400k. The bettors profile, joining in December and solely betting on U.S. military action in Venezuela, raised suspicions of insider knowledge. Democratic Representative Ritchie Torres introduced a bill to ban federal officials from betting on prediction markets about topics they might have inside info. Next week, he plans another bill to stop presidents from using indictments to skip Congresss approval for military strikes. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protesters gathered outside a Queens synagogue, waving Palestinian flags and chanting support for Hamas, sparking widespread outrage. New York leaders swiftly condemned the chants, labeling them as horrific, pure hatred, and disgusting. Mayor Zohran Mamdani also spoke out, but critics demand a firmer stance, urging him to lead clearly against Hamas support. Checkout Solipillow.com

A federal judge blocks HHS from freezing $10 billion in social services funding to five Democratic-led states, citing constitutional concerns. The Trump administration aimed to halt funding due to alleged fraud, but states argued the move was unconstitutional and politically motivated. The judge granted a temporary restraining order, pausing the freeze for two weeks while the court reviews a longer block. Checkout Solipillow.com