Politics NY News Headlines Archive for August 16, 2025

Osbert Orduna, CEO of The Cannabis Place in Queens, has been one of the lead organizers of the movement to protect dispensaries impacted by New York’s revised school-distance rule and is among 12 licensees suing to block the change.

‘We followed the rules’: 12 NYC cannabis businesses sue state to block school-distance rule change

By Adam Daly

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Members of the Bangladeshi Muslim community buy clothes on Chaand Raat for Eid.

Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx

“Dakan” (aka “Destiny”), the first queer film from West Africa, will be available virtually nationwide March 26-30.

Queering the Canon festival set to showcase seven classic LGBTQ films

Christ the King star Olivia Vukosa was surprised that 6-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi presented her with the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year trophy on Thursday.

Christ the King hoops star Olivia Vukosa named recipient of Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award

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Greenpoint’s Soft Bar launches ‘Soft Beats’ series with Bravolebrity guest DJ March 20