Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, was captured by the United States government on January 3, 2026. He has been held in New York City since landing on United States soil. Since his capture, we have seen two different groups outside the courthouse–those who disagree with his capture, and those celebrating the criminal charges being brought […]
Tag: New York
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 […]
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 […]
Never Count Them Out: Jets’ Perseverance Shines in 27–24 Win
The New York Jets won against the Atlanta Falcons 27 to 24 yesterday, and this win really showed the team’s perseverance. It wasn’t a perfect game by any means; there were a lot of mistakes made on both sides. It also wasn’t a fancy one to write home about either. Still, it was a game […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Sudden End: Giants Fire Daboll Amid Frustration and Falling Results
The New York Giants shocked football fans by firing head coach Brian Daboll just four games into his fourth season with them. The decision took place just after the Giants lost 24-20 to the Chicago Bears, which left the team at 2–8. Daboll’s time in New York began with some great things. In fact, he […]
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 […]
Jets Player Kris Boyd Shot in New York
Kris Boyd, cornerback for the New York Jets, was critically injured Sunday morning in a shooting in Midtown Manhattan. According to the New York Police Department, police officers responded to a call at about 2 a.m. outside Sei Less restaurant. When they arrived on scene, they found the 29‑year-old man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. […]
