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20-year-old shot to death in Queens apartment building, NYPD says
An NYPD barrier in New York CityPolice said they were looking for two suspects in connection with the incident in Jamaica Estates. [ more › ]
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Homeland Security Sec. Noem joins feds in NYC on early morning immigration raids
Federal agents show up at an apartment building in New York City on Jan. 28, 2025.At least two enforcement actions took place in the Bronx, with at least one person charged. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: Don't let your pets play with raccoons
Because there are some sick raccoons wandering around our region, here are your early links: A CVS app would let you unlock the cases protecting toothpaste, new "rush" bus routes in Queens, Wario...
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Liberal mayoral candidates ditch 'defund police' amid NYC public safety angst
The "defund the police" movement reached an apex around 2020. Now, many progressive candidates for mayor are distancing themselves from the message.Comptroller Brad Lander called the defund movement "a...
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Bryant Park Grill closing this spring, set to be replaced by a Jean-Georges...
Bryant Park GrillAfter weeks of tension, the announcement was made at a committee meeting for Community Board Five on Monday. [ more › ]
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Bronx neighbors deride Adams administration over planned migrant shelter on...
Bronx residents fill the Lincoln Hospital Auditorium, where Adams administration officials discussed plans to bring a 2,200-bed shelter for migrants to the neighborhood.Residents complain the move came...
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NJ towns that sued state agree to affordable housing quotas after multiple...
The towns face a Jan. 31 deadline follow rules or risk getting sued to build housing. [ more › ]
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What to know about the immigration enforcement raids in and around NYC
Outside of the building on Ogden Avenue in the Bronx where federal officials conducted an immigration enforcement action on Tuesday, Jan. 28.Here's a primer on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
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NY will cooperate with feds on some immigration cases, Gov. Hochul says
Gov. Kathy Hochul during an address on asylum seekers in 2023.The state will cooperate with federal officials when a person is suspected of crossing the border without checking into an official port of...
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Extra Extra: Can the city add a year and a half to the average life expectancy?
Because we're trying to get from 81.5 to 83, here are your afternoon links: Queens Night Market trying to remain affordable, Baz Luhrmann opened a cocktail bar, people are horny and more. [ more › ]
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NYPD execs’ social media posts were 'irresponsible and unprofessional,' city...
Mayor Eric Adams, center, and NYPD executives hold briefing in October, 2024.The Department of Investigation says social media posts by NYPD executives violated professionalism standards, encouraged...
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Confusion among NYC agencies and universities after Trump tries to pause funding
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while in flight on Air Force One Monday.The president's planned freeze to federal grants and loans has sewn uncertainty around funding for public housing,...
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Opioid settlement bucks will soon reach more NYC groups serving drug users
A sign inside the room where people use drugs at the OnPoint NYC overdose prevention center in Harlem reads, “This site saves lives,” in English and Spanish.The money could benefit the 14 syringe...
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NY attorney general sues Trump administration as state gets locked out of...
New York State Attorney General Letitia James on January 8, 2025.Attorney General Letitia James said the state had been barred from receiving Medicaid reimbursements — before a federal judge...
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2 injured, 7 arrested after slashing at Manhattan courthouse, NYPD says
Morning light hits Manhattan Criminal Court.Two people were injured in a hallway altercation at the courthouse on Centre Street, police said. [ more › ]
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Man describes being drugged and robbed in Hell’s Kitchen gay bar murder trial
Present day photographs of Hell's Kitchen, showing large brick buildings.Three men now stand trial on charges that they conspired to prey on patrons at Manhattan bars and nightclubs. [ more › ]
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NY Rep. Torres introduces bill to give tax breaks for lead pipe water filters
New federal legislation would give a tax break for water filters to remove lead.New York City is estimated to have around 250,000 pipes containing lead or suspected lead. [ more › ]
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50 mph wind gusts expected in NYC area, followed by rain
New Yorkers walk in cloudy weather.The National Weather Service said the strongest winds would be on Wednesday afternoon. [ more › ]
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NYC, where a lot can get lost in translation, is getting an 'Interpreter Bank'
Afrilingual cooperative members including Mamadou Diallo, 45, at right, and Malado Barro, 59, during a training session.The free service, which seeks to offer 10 commonly spoken languages, will help...
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Early Addition: So many great Irish people
Because that little island continues to produce great character actors, here are your early links: The Jersey Shore froze, Starbucks is in bad shape, the year of the capybara and more. [ more › ]
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