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KISS Guitar Legend Ace Frehley Dead at 74

Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, founding guitarist and one of the signature faces of the rock band KISS, died Thursday at the age of 74, his family announced.  Frehley passed away at home in Morristown, New Jersey, due to complications following a recent fall, according to his agent. His family said he died peacefully surrounded by […]

Partial Parking Garage Collapse Destroys Cars in White Plains

A parking garage in downtown White Plains partially collapsed on Wednesday morning, crushing multiple vehicles but luckily no one was injured.  The incident happened just after 9 a.m. at the garage on Hale Avenue near South Broadway which is close to the Westchester One office tower. A part of the fifth floor fell into the […]

Nor’easter Tragedy: Dislodged Solar Panel Kills NYC Pedestrian

A 76-year-old woman named Lyudmila Braun died Sunday after a solar panel tore free from a rooftop structure during a nor’easter and struck her in Brooklyn. Police say the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. near Ocean Parkway and West Brighton Beach Avenue. According to the Department of Buildings, the panel came loose from its steel […]

Governor Declares State of Emergency for NYC Region Ahead of Heavy Storm Nor’easter

Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County ahead of a strong nor’easter expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and dangerous winds. The declaration allows state and local agencies to work out emergency responses and use their resources more efficiently before the storm. Hochul said the […]

Saul Zabar, NYC Food Icon and Co-Owner of Zabar’s, Dies at 97

Saul Zabar, one of the most recognizable names in New York food, died this week at age 97. He was the longtime co-owner of Zabar’s, the famous Upper West Side grocery store known for its wide range of gourmet food. Zabar had been in the hospital after suffering a brain bleed, according to family. Even […]

NYPD Releases Sketch of Missing Autistic Boy, But Woman Insists He Doesn’t Exist

The NYPD on Saturday released a police sketch of an 11‑year‑old autistic boy believed to be missing from Brownsville, Brooklyn, but the mother is insisting that the child never existed. When asked of his whereabouts, she became angry, insisting she’s never had a child and lives alone. Sources say the boy, Jacob Pritchett, is nonverbal and unable […]

As Subway Surfing Claims More Lives, Officials Search for Solutions

Two young girls, believed to be 12 and 13, were found dead early Saturday from riding on top of a Brooklyn subway train, authorities say. This only furthered the concerns over the dangerous activity known as “subway surfing.”  Police were called to the stop just after 3 a.m. where they discovered the teens unconscious and […]

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 […]

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