The Villager (New York, NY)

2 days ago | amny.com | Adam Daly

Over 60 grant-funded projects have been canceled at CUNY as of late April and that the number may have increased since, according to the PSC. The union representing 30,000 faculty and staff at the City University of New York (CUNY) is calling on the City Council to step in and “bridge the funding gap” on research at the university after the Trump administration froze all National Science Foundation grants and imposed strict limits on research funding reimbursements.

2 days ago | amny.com | Joe Pantorno

Sep 15, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Ronny Mauricio (10) throws a ball into the stands after the top of the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsQUEENS, NY — Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio will remain in the minor leagues even when he is 100% healthy, “until we have a need,” president of baseball operations David Stearns said on Wednesday.

2 days ago | amny.com | Joe Pantorno

Jun 17, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith (33) delivers a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY SportsQUEENS, NY — Mets reliever Drew Smith told amNewYork on Wednesday that he threw 10 pitches “halfway up the mound” for the first time as he continues his rehabilitation process from Tommy John surgery he underwent in July.

2 days ago | amny.com | Adam Daly

A Waymo autonomous vehicle: Uber has partnered with the self-driving car company to offer driverless rides in cities like Austin, Phoenix, and soon AtlantaUber won’t be bringing autonomous vehicles to New York City just yet, the ride-share giant announced Wednesday. The driverless vehicles will debut in Los Angeles next year through a new partnership with Volkswagen, but according to Uber, New Yorkers shouldn’t expect to see driverless taxis on city streets anytime soon.

2 days ago | amny.com | Max Parrott

In elections, sometimes it’s all about the rules. Take, for instance, the recent papal election. During the last dozen years, Pope Francis appointed 163 cardinals, 108 of whom voted in the 133-vote conclave that chose Pope Leo XIV last week. Some might say that the pontiff was putting his thumb on the scale, but, after all, what incumbent does not wish to shape an electorate empowered to succeed them?