Tag: New York

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. […]

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 […]

Defying the Odds: Jets’ Back-to-Back Wins Signal Real Change

Yesterday, the Jets beat the Cleveland Browns which honestly showed signs of something different. They won with a score of 27-20 thanks to two early touchdowns from the special teams (involving a kickoff and a punt) and a clutch score in the fourth quarter.  It’s their second win in a row. The last game they […]

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 […]

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