On Saturday afternoon in Lower Manhattan, several protesters were taken into custody by the New York City Police Department after a demonstration outside a parking garage near Centre and Howard Streets. The protesters had come together to block access to a facility used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying they wanted to prevent a […]
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Court Decision Clears Comey and NY Attorney General of Criminal Charges
A federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James B. Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the charges was unlawfully appointed. The decision basically rejects the Trump administration’s attempt to go after two of its major critics. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie concluded […]
Manhattan Day Care Already Investigated for Abuse Faces New Safety Incident
A Manhattan day care center is drawing new concern after a serious safety mistake. Bright Horizons at Columbus Circle says that on October 27, a staff member accidentally filled a water pitcher with a diluted cleaning solution instead of fresh drinking water. Parents report that the contaminated water was then served to children during snack […]
Officer Hurt After Shotgun Attack in Brooklyn, Police Say
An NYPD officer was shot in the face early Monday morning after a man opened fire with a shotgun in Brownsville. The incident began at about 6 a.m. when officers responded to a report of a person shot on Thomas S. Boyland Street between Hegeman Avenue and Linden Boulevard. At the scene, they found a […]
91-Year-Old Staten Islander Wrongly Ticketed Over Someone Else’s Tampered License Plate
A 91-year-old Staten Island resident was shocked to find thousands of dollars in traffic fines for a car he didn’t even drive. Instead, officials said someone copied his license plate and used it on another vehicle. The man, who usually drives only to church or the nearby store according to his daughter, began receiving bills […]
Governor Hochul Puts Hold on New York’s All-Electric Building Plan
Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to delay the start of New York’s all-electric building law, which was supposed to begin next year. The decision came because a court case challenges the law. The law, known as the All-Electric Buildings Act, was passed in 2023. It requires new buildings under seven stories to use only electric […]
With Calverton Ceremony Canceled, Long Islanders Find New Ways to Honor Veterans
A day meant for honoring veterans at Calverton National Cemetery looked different this year after the annual ceremony was canceled due to the federal government shutdown. The cemetery in Calverton announced the cancellation of its planned Veterans Day ceremony, explaining it’s due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and limited time to prepare an event […]
Woman Fatally Stabbed in Manhattan Apartment
A 47-year-old woman, Carmen Lopez, was found dead Monday morning inside her Manhattan apartment after being stabbed several times, police said. She was found around 4:30 a.m. in a building on West 129th Street in the Morningside Heights area. According to the New York City Police Department, a cleaner found Lopez on the third floor […]
Tragedy Outside Long Island School: Grandfather Killed in Hit-and-Run
An 80-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run just outside Woodward Parkway Elementary School in Long Island. The incident took place Friday at around 11:40 a.m. in South Farmingdale, New York. The victim, Peter Morris, had just taken part in a Veterans Day ceremony with his granddaughter at the elementary school. Just moments later, as […]
NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in New Jersey Road Rage Shooting
A former officer from the New York City Police Department has pleaded guilty in a road‐rage shooting that happened in New Jersey and left the victim severely disabled. 28-year-old Hieu Tran admitted guilt to the charge of attempted murder to the incident that occurred on May 17, 2024 in Voorhees Township (Camden County). At the time, he was off‑duty. […]
Seven Firefighters Hurt After Car Fire Sparks Explosion in the Bronx
Seven members of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) were injured Wednesday evening after responding to what was at first a trash fire in the Bronx. The fire took a turn for the worst when the flames spread to parked cars which resulted in a sudden explosion, officials said. The incident […]
Search Ends as Missing Long Island Man Found During New York City Marathon
The search for a man from Long Island has come to a close after he was found safe in the crowd at the New York City Marathon on Sunday. The missing person, 55-year-old Giacomo “Jack” Campione of Elmont, Long Island, has severe intellectual disabilities and disappeared on Halloween when he left with his fellow group home residents […]
