Tag: Breaking News

Former Gov of NY assaulted in Manhattan

Friday night on the Upper East Side, two young boys were arrested for an attack on former New York Governor David Paterson. According to reports, five unidentified people began an altercation with Paterson and his 20-year-old stepson, Anthony Chester Sliwa. Just two of the kids were arrested, ages 12 and 13, and they were charged […]

West Nile virus found in NJ

West Nile virus found in NJ

It was reported earlier today that officials in Atlantic County, NJ have found positive tests for the West Nile Virus—a sample collected from the 100 block of Route 50 in Estell Manor in local mosquitoes. Mosquito control officials have begun conducting control measures and monitoring West Nile bugs throughout the area. This discovery comes less […]

Update on East Coast Port Strikes

Update on East Coast Port Strikes

Just under 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike at midnight Tuesday. They are on strike against the East and Gulf Coast ports, from New England to Texas coming together demanding higher pay and job security. President of the ILA Harold Daggett said, “If we have to be out here a month […]

Hamas leader in Lebanon killed in air strike

Hamas leader in Lebanon killed in air strike

An Israeli airstrike killed a Hamas leader earlier today says the Palestinian militant group. This attack was the first notable Israeli airstrike on Beirut in almost an entire year of conflict. The strike demolished an apartment building in the area as well. This comes after Israel hit multiple targets in the past week, including Hezbollah’s […]

Former Judge commits suicide at NJ home

Former Judge commits suicide at NJ home

Yesterday, retired Judge Stewart Rosenwasser killed himself as the FBI arrived at his home to arrest him. According to multiple sources, Rosenwasser pointed a weapon at an agent who fired a shot. He then barricaded himself and likely used the weapon on himself to end his life shortly after 9:30 am. Rosenwasser resigned from the […]

Protest on Brooklyn Subway leads to 18 arrests

Protest on Brooklyn Subway leads to 18 arrests

On Sunday, 37-year-old Derell Mickles was suspected of entering the train station without paying the fare. When he was confronted by nearby police, he allegedly approached them with a knife. Mickles was shot by Police, three others injured during the incident as well. Mickles is said to be in stable condition, yet protestors took to […]

Sean Combs Arrested

Sean Combs Arrested

After months of controversy and rumors, 54-year-old rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested Monday night. The arrest took place at the Park Hyatt Hotel on West 57th Street in Manhattan, as Combs was taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigations. He was charged with accounts of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering. […]

California inmate’s Wife wins $5.6 million

California inmate’s Wife wins $5.6 million

In September of 2019, Christina Cardenas traveled four hours to visit her husband Carlos Eugene Cardenas in prison. Before allowing her to see her husband, she was escorted to the back of the visiting office where she was interrogated and searched. Although, X-rays showed no trace of any foreign object or substances on her person, […]

Valarie D’Elia dies at 64

Valarie D’Elia dies at 64

After a long 18-month battle with ALS, longtime travel reporter Valarie D’Elia passed away on Tuesday. The adored journalist did work for HBO, the Travel Channel, WOR Radio Network, and of course NY1. She was most known for her infamous “Travel with Val” segments that became popular with New Yorkers on NY1.“She is survived by her husband […]

Doug E Fresh’s Harlem Brownstone Auctioned Off

Doug E Fresh’s Harlem Brownstone Auctioned Off

This afternoon the Harlem Blackstone that Doug E Fresh lost to foreclosure will be auctioned off. The property is a four-level brownstone located at 251 W. 131st St. in Harlem. The Brownstone has complex ownership, as Fresh’s mom, Arlene Davis, purchased the building under her name in 2007. In 2014, Davis passed away, and Fresh […]

Father of Georgia high school shooter charged with Murder

Father of Georgia high school shooter charged with Murder

Colin Gray, whose son Colt killed four people and sent nine to the hospital in a shooting that took place at Apalachee High School, was arrested for murder on Thursday. According to reports, the parents of the shooter were going through a divorce at the time. His mother could obtain custody of her two other […]

Fatal Crash in NJ early yesterday morning

Fatal Crash in NJ early yesterday morning

Passaic County police say that a car crash in Wayne on Tuesday morning turned out to be fatal. According to reports at least five vehicles were involved in this crash, two of them semi-trucks, and one car was completely flipped over. The Wayne Police Department posted a traffic update at 7:53 a.m., warning drivers near […]

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