Memorial Day gives everyone a chance to celebrate and honor those who have given their lives in service to the armed forces. Events will take place across the country, and NYC is no different. Here are some “don’t miss” events happening this Memorial Day weekend! The 159th Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade starts on 3rd Ave […]
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Teen Shot on Subway in Queens
Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, a 15-year-old boy was shot on a subway train. According to police, the incident happened during the evening rush hour aboard a Manhattan-bound A train, near the 80th Street Station. Reports show that a fight seems to have gotten out of hand between 3 teenage boys, […]
NJ Health Officials Report State’s First Confirmed Case of Measles in 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Health announced the state’s first confirmed case of measles this year. A child from Hudson County reportedly contracted the virus after traveling internationally. Health officials are warning the public that two locations were exposed, and are urging anyone present at the locations to take precautions […]
Mayor Mamdani Announces Plans for City-Owned Grocery Store in Harlem
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the commemoration of his first 100 days in office, Mayor Mamdani gave New Yorkers an update on one of his key campaign promises: city-owned government-operated grocery stores. The following Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Mamdani and other officials held an event at the proposed location of one of these stores. […]
Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Fire Last Month
NY police arrested a man on Tuesday morning, who they believe is responsible for setting a Brooklyn apartment on fire last month that resulted in the deaths of 4 people, 3 adults and a 3-year-old child. The fire occurred on March 16, starting just before 12:30 pm at 132-05 Avery Ave. and 44-49 College Point […]
Brooklyn Woman Killed in Ambulance Hit-and-Run
Yesterday, April 2, 2026, around 6:40 in the morning, a woman died after being struck by an ambulance in Brooklyn. According to police, the woman was hit while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Avenue O in Midwood. Video recordings obtained from a nearby gas station show the ambulance […]
Baby in Stroller Killed in Brooklyn Drive-By Attack
Yesterday, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a baby in Brooklyn was struck with a stray bullet and killed in what police are calling a “gang-motivated” shooting. The incident took place in Brooklyn, near East Williamsburg, where two men on a moped apparently opened fire on a group of people on the sidewalk. According to NYPD Commissioner […]
Empowering Communities: Walter Alomar on OCHO and the Future of Puerto Rico
Walter “Gualterio” Alomar is more than just OCHO’s president; he is also a political activist, cultural advocate, and filmmaker. He has been married for 20 years and has 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy. A dedicated family man, he works tirelessly to create a better future for his children and his community. His family […]
How Sports Mascots Can Save Wild Animals
Regardless of where you live, I am sure one of your local sports teams has an animal for a mascot. And why not? Animals embody much of what we associate with sports: strength, resilience, tenacity, and power. A recent study from Bioscience found that across 50 countries and 10 different sports, “727 professional [sports] organizations […]
New Fire Watch Tower Unveiled in New Jersey
Yesterday, March 25, 2026, New Jersey got its first new fire tower in nearly 80 years. The tower is located in Jackson Township in northeastern NJ and provides wildfire protection for Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Named in honor of its proximity to East Veterans Highway, Veterans Fire Tower was also dedicated to NJ veterans in […]
Deadly Car Crash in Harlem
Last night, March 19, 2026, police were called to a high foot-traffic area near the Apollo Theater in Harlem, after receiving reports of a man driving a red Hyundai Tucson who lost control of his vehicle and crashed multiple times. The event occurred around 8:05 pm, and police were quick to arrive on the scene. […]
Resignation Letter or Warning?
On Tuesday, March 17, the National Counterterrorism Center Director, Joe Kent, wrote a scathing resignation letter to President Trump. In the letter, Kent explains that the reason he is leaving his position is because of foreign influences’ involvement in Trump’s decision to start a war with Iran. Kent has been a loyal supporter of Trump […]
