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Structural Scare: Chimney Collapses at NYC Public Housing, No Injuries

On Wednesday morning, part of a 20‑story public housing building in the Bronx collapsed after what officials say was likely a gas explosion. Fortunately, no one was found injured.  It was just after 8 a.m. when part of the building at the Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven suddenly gave out. A whole corner basically ripped […]

Jane Goodall, Beloved Chimpanzee Expert, Dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the world-famous scientist who changed how we understand animals and spent her life fighting for the planet, died on Oct. 1 at age 91. Her foundation said she passed away of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California. Goodall became known in the 1960s for her work with wild chimpanzees in […]

MTA to Swap East River Tunnels for F and M Trains to Improve Commute Times

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revealed a major change for weekday subway riders. Beginning Dec. 8, 2025, the F and M trains will swap their routes between Manhattan and Queens during the day, with the hope it will reduce delays. Under the new schedule (which takes place during weekdays from about 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.), […]

New York Giants Owner John Mara Discloses Cancer Diagnosis

New York Giants co-owner, president and CEO John Mara revealed Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer but plans to continue his duties with the team while undergoing treatment. In a statement released by the team, Mara said, “I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I’m feeling strong and optimistic, and I’m committed to […]

Harlem Pays Tribute to Homicide Victims on National Day of Remembrance

Each year on September 25, communities around the country pause to observe the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims — a day set aside to honor lives lost to homicide and to offer support for grieving families.  One of the most powerful tributes comes from Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. (Stop Another Violent End), a group founded […]

Report: Excessive Force Claims Against NYPD Skyrocket

Complaints of excessive force against the NYPD have increased to the highest number they’ve been since 2013, according to a new report released by the New York City Comptroller’s Office. The report, which includes records from the last three years, found that claims of police using excessive force increased by nearly 50% compared to previous […]

FX The Bear Writer Gets Pulled Off of NYC Train

An incident on a New York City subway led to police escorting Alex O’Keefe, a onetime writer for the popular FX show The Bear, off its premises. O’Keefe, a black American, described on Instagram that while aboard a Metro-North train headed to Connecticut, a white woman complained about the way he was sitting. After he […]

Ben Breaks Silence on Departure from Ben and Jerry’s Company

Ben Breaks Silence on Departure from Ben and Jerry’s Company

The news came not in an official press release but in a solemn message posted by Ben Cohen on social media: Jerry Greenfield, his lifelong friend and co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, was stepping down after 47 years. The reason, according to Greenfield’s letter, was heartbreakingly simple yet deeply complicated: […]

NYC Ferry Breaks Ridership Records

Surging demand has pushed the New York City ferry system to record-breaking ridership, causing authorities to consider expanding this popular service. According to Bloomberg, the service set a new benchmark, logging over one million boardings in August alone—a 17 percent increase compared to the previous August. Overseen by New York City’s Economic Development Corporation, the […]

Hearings For The NYC Freedom Plaza Casinos Kick Off

​Public hearings opened for the proposed New York City casino projects yesterday, September 15th, 2025. These three hearings were to hear comments on the proposed Freedom Plaza and Resorts World NYC.  These projects have been in the works for years. ​Following the hearings, attention has turned to the details of the Freedom Plaza proposal. The […]

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