Kayla Thompson
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Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.
Protect N.Y.ers in 2026 with big steps
Last week I stood outside City Hall with thousands of other New Yorkers as we ushered in a…
January 7, 2026
Albany should lead on clean, affordable energy
During his 2024 election campaign, President Trump exhorted oil and gas executives to contribute a billion dollars in…
January 7, 2026
Trump’s aid cut to New York and other states doesn’t pass muster
As the new year gets underway, Donald Trump wants to take the food out of millions of children’s…
January 7, 2026
January 7, first African American sings with the Metropolitan Opera
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2026. There are 358 days left in the year.…
January 7, 2026
Readers sound off on cross-border aggression, Mamdani’s MTA and God’s wrath
War suspends rules and serves the worst of us Woods Cross, Utah: The least legitimate leaders typically run…
January 7, 2026
Spanish influencer dies while livestreaming drug challenge
Police in Spain are investigating after a Spanish influencer died on-air early New Year’s Eve while participating in…
January 6, 2026
Man arrested for attacking elderly victim with shovel in Brooklyn
A man was arrested for beating a 71-year-old man with a shovel in Brooklyn following a major snowstorm,…
January 6, 2026
Tekashi 6ix9ine jokes about meeting Maduro, Mangione at MDC
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine will be serving three months in the same Brooklyn jail where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and…
January 6, 2026
Motorcyclist killed in crash with Long Island school bus in Hicksville
A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday morning after crashing with a school bus full of students on Long Island,…
January 6, 2026
Long Island man gets 15+ years for stabbing girlfriend with kids at home
A Long Island man will spend 15-17 years behind bars for stabbing and wounding the mother of his…
January 6, 2026