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.
NYC Council passes housing bills focused on affordability in final 2025 meeting
At their final meeting of the year, New York City Council members on Thursday passed a slew of…
December 18, 2025
Haywood Highsmith still progressing, no timeline for return
For all the leadership Haywood Highsmith has provided from the sidelines, the Nets are still waiting for an…
December 18, 2025
Judge blasts ICE for defying court by holding Jamaican immigrant in ‘putrid’ LI cell
A Long Island federal judge blasted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for ignoring court orders to release a…
December 18, 2025
Kennedy Center board adds ‘Trump’ to JFK institution’s name
The Trump-anointed board of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts piggybacked the president’s name…
December 18, 2025
Mayor Adams appoints four Rent Guidelines Board members as parting punch to Mamdani
Mayor Adams appointed four members late Thursday to the city’s Rent Guidelines Board in a last-minute attempt to…
December 18, 2025
Rain creates a crimson spectacle on Iran’s Hormuz Island for the first time this year
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its famed Red Beach…
December 18, 2025
Mikie Sherrill to make history with Newark inauguration
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will make state history next month when her inauguration takes place in Newark…
December 18, 2025
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. acquitted in child abuse trial
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. was acquitted on Thursday of all the charges against him in connection…
December 18, 2025
Recently-appointed Mamdani official abruptly resigns as antisemitic tweets unearthed
A top official in Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s incoming administration resigned abruptly after a series of anti-Jewish tweets were…
December 18, 2025
Ex-NFL player Myles Jack arrested in Texas on weapons charge
Former NFL player Myles Jack was arrested in Texas after firing a gun inside a home, police said…
December 18, 2025