Oliver Mantyk
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Oliver covers New York City news.
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New York Governor Says Transit Safety Information Handed to Transportation Department
The federal department said it would withhold funding for New York if it doesn’t provide information on what it’s doing to protect public transit passengers.
New York City Mayor Responds to Threat of Federal Funding Cuts for Transit System
Mayor Eric Adams says he'll invite federal officials to New York City to see firsthand what he’s doing about subway safety.
Mayor Adams Opens Mental Health Clinic at Bronx School
The mayor also said student cellphone use in schools should be banned.
New York City Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
The origin of the parade predates the Declaration of Independence.
Protesters Gather at Columbia Over Expelled Students and Revoked Diplomas
Columbia University announced on March 13 that a number of students who had participated in the 2024 takeover of Hamilton Hall had been expelled or suspended.
Montecristo: Island of Nature, Stories, and Empires
This island is more than just the location in Alexandre Dumas’s famous book, “The Count of Monte Cristo.”
5 Takeaways From Adrienne Adams’ State of the City Address
The speaker of New York’s Council took shots at Mayor Eric Adams and President Trump while touting housing plans, ‘holistic’ centers and transit fare relief.
