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 […]
Tag: New York
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 […]
Storm Leaves Two Dead in NYC Basement Floods
Two people have died from their basements flooding in New York City after an intense rainstorm occurred on Thursday. Emergency crews in Brooklyn found a 39-year-old man, Aaron Akaberi, inside the basement of a three-story townhouse around 4:30 p.m after it was flooded. He had reportedly gone back in to rescue a dog after already […]
The Day Obiri Conquered the New York Marathon
On November 2, 2025, Hellen Obiri made history at the New York Marathon. She crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, setting a new women’s course record. Obiri’s win was incredible, especially considering she also won the race in 2023. She ran with 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi most of the way until she moved ahead of her during the final […]
Baltimore Woman Who Lost Her Sight Completes New York City Marathon
A 66-year-old woman from Baltimore who was declared legally blind has completed the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Jackie King ran alongside a volunteer guide from the Achilles International Baltimore chapter despite losing her vision due to a rare inherited disease. King was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa which is a condition where vision starts […]
As Shutdown Hits Hard, New York Puts Up 30 Million to Feed Families
New York State is providing 30 million dollars in emergency food aid to families that are affected by the government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this on Monday, saying the state would work to prevent problems with the food assistance programs. “I am doing everything in my power to soften the blow of the destruction […]
A Rookie’s Rise Cut Short: The Fallout of Skattebo’s Ankle Dislocation
Cam Skattebo’s story with the Giants was just starting to come together when everything stopped Sunday night. The rookie running back, one of the few good parts of an otherwise rough season, ended up with an ankle injury in the second quarter against the Eagles. Needless to say, Giants’ fans were devastated by this outcome. […]
