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 […]
Mayor Eric Adams Will Not Seek Re‑Election
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he will end his re‑election campaign just over a month before Election Day, reshaping the final stretch of the 2025 race. He said it wasn’t one thing that pushed him out; it was multiple that piled up. There’s been a lot of pressure: a corruption case (one […]
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 […]
Kimmel Breaks His Silence After Return to ABC
Jimmy Kimmel is back — and he didn’t waste any time addressing the elephant in the room. After being suspended by ABC last week, the late-night host started his show off by thanking everyone who checked in on him, calling out several of his fellow talk show hosts by name. He followed up by thanking […]
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 […]
