Kenneth K. Smith
The recent closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge in Rhode Island has caused significant disruptions and necessitates a deeper look into the implications and responses to this event. This closure, as announced by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), is due to the discovery of a critical failure in some of … Read more
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents recently approved a significant deal concerning diversity positions and pay raises, a decision that marks a notable change in their earlier stance. This approval came after an initial rejection just four days prior, illustrating the dynamic nature of the discussions and negotiations involved in this decision-making process. … Read more
It’s not difficult to determine why self-checkout lines at stores have been so popular in recent years. Our weekly mad dash to the neighborhood grocery store used to give us terrible headaches. These days, you may skip the lengthy lineups by scanning and bagging your own items in self-checkout lanes, which combine speed and convenience. … Read more
One thing about residents of the Empire State that is known to us is their penchant for extravagant spending. We love to spend cash, and we love to spend it on credit cards—all you have to do is look no farther than the amount of debt the average New Yorker holds. For the ideal illustration, … Read more
New York, the city that never sleeps, is bustling with activity, but beneath the vibrant surface lies a myriad of consumer complaints that echo the struggles faced by its residents. In this article, we delve into the top 10 complaints from New York consumers, shedding light on the issues that have irked the city’s inhabitants. … Read more
These days, it seems like everything is prohibited in New York State, but these are a few items that ought to be included. The Grand Island Bridge Tolls When New York employed its first toll collectors in 1951, the Grand Island Bridges began to collect tolls. Paying a toll to cross the GI Bridges is … Read more
In New York State, 2023 has been the year of taxes and fees. In order to do this, officials in the Empire State have been developing a plan that would result in a significant increase in the cost of driving in various areas of New York. State government representatives are imposing additional automobile congestion costs … Read more
A New York state trooper reportedly parked two vehicles in two distinct counties in a single day, according to the police. WROC reports that the suspect is not being charged with the third-degree felonies of third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and third-degree grand larceny. If this situation seems somewhat familiar, then perhaps you are … Read more
Attorneys for the Center for Reproductive Rights stated on Monday that a Texas woman who had requested a valid medical exemption for an abortion has left the state after the Texas Supreme Court postponed a lower court ruling that would have permitted her to undergo the surgery. The decision to end Kate Cox’s pregnancy was … Read more
The Harvard University Alumni Association’s Executive Committee declared on Monday that they fully support President Claudine Gay. The group’s support coincides with the expectation that the Harvard Corporation, one of the governing bodies overseeing the university, will make an announcement regarding Gay’s future on Tuesday, a source familiar with the university’s internal deliberations told CNN. … Read more