Clean and Green: Supercharging Safety for E-bikes in New York City
While most of the e-bikes and e-scooters in our city are safe, there are some that do not meet safety standards and contain uncertified lithium-ion…
OPINION
The Corporatization of Ukraine War: A Case of Unfolding Asymmetry in Military Power
This corporatization of the war effort by Western powers, whatever their individual motives might be, has demonstrated that today even a weaker party to the…
Community Op-Ed by Eric Adams: Thinking Outside the Box on Affordable Housing
People say New York City doesn’t have enough space for new housing—but there’s space everywhere if you look hard enough. Since the pandemic, we’ve seen…
Community Op-Ed: Crime Continues to Go Down in NYC
Public transit is New York City’s lifeline and keeping that lifeline safe keeps it strong. The subway system has seen a reduction in crime since…
How the millets acquired an important place on the table
Millets are cultivated in nearly 130 countries and form the staple diet for nearly half a billion people in Asia and Africa. They are deeply…
What are the implications of the new START suspension by Russia?
The Russian decision can be described as symbolic and strategic in nature. It wants to pressurize the West by sending an ambiguous message strategically. In…
Community Op-Ed: On track to a safer New York City subway
NYC Subway now has more police officers available to assist riders. Overall station inspections are up 43% in 2023 so far, compared to the same…
Generative AI and Large Language Models: The AI Gold Rush
Sanur Sharma The democratisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with new technology platforms is gaining significant importance, with tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Baidu challenging…
Community Op-Ed by Mayor Eric Adams: Cannabis Justice for All in New York City
Legal cannabis is expected to be a $1.3 billion industry that will create thousands of jobs and generate approximately $40 million per year in tax…
Making Sense of the US–China Balloon Row
The alleged spy balloon over the US airspace could be an attempt by China to make a statement about its growing capabilities Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak…