Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Files Appeal for Early Prison Release

In December of 2025, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs filed an appeal demanding his immediate release from prison. He was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution, and was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison, a $500,000 fine, and five years of supervision following his release. Combs began serving his time in […]

New York’s Green Light Law Remains in Place

In June 2019, New York passed the “Green Light” law, which took effect on December 19, 2019. This law protects undocumented immigrants by allowing them to obtain a driver’s license without requiring proof of U.S. citizenship. With this law, immigrants have been able to obtain a license, allowing them to find work and move forward […]

Mamdani Makes Major Headway in Establishing His Safety Agency

As the new year approaches, the New York City mayoral election winner, Zohran Mamdani, has focused heavily on prepping his new administration for the road ahead. With many watchful eyes on the controversial progressive policies Mamdani hopes to implement, his plans for a Safety Agency have raised the most eyebrows. Recently, it seems that he […]

Family Mourns Trevor Samuels After Fatal Moped Crash in Queens

A 68-year-old man named Trevor Samuels died Friday after being hit by a moped rider while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk in Jamaica, Queens. Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of 93rd Avenue and 168th Street. The driver of the moped, 26-year-old Yunior Rodriguez Buleje, stayed at the scene and was […]

Press Freedom Tested: Times Lawsuit Targets Pentagon Media Rules

The New York Times filed a lawsuit Thursday against the United States Department of Defense and its head, Pete Hegseth, arguing that recent rules on press access go against the Constitution. The rules demand that journalists promise not to gather information from government sources unless they receive official approval, even if the information is not […]

Police Capture Man Accused of Attacking NYU Student Near Campus

A man, 45-year-old James Rizzo, has been arrested and charged after a shocking, random attack on a student, Amelia Lewis, from New York University (NYU) in Greenwich Village, New York.  According to police, the incident happened Monday morning in front of 735 Broadway as the 20-year-old woman walked to class. The suspect suddenly approached her, […]

Long Island Ballerina Killed by Ex in Failed Murder Suicide, Police Say

The Long Island community is left devastated after a young ballerina, Emily Finn, was shot dead in what police describe as a failed murder-suicide committed by her ex-boyfriend, Austin Lynch. The tragedy took place on Wednesday, November 26, shortly after 11:00 a.m.  Eastern Long Island authorities said 18-year-old Finn had visited the home to return […]

NYPD Detains Protesters During Anti ICE Rally in Lower Manhattan

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 […]

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 […]

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