At NJ Sen. Bob Menendez's trial, jury gets a closer look at $486K in gold...
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, arrives at the Manhattan Federal Court in New York City on May 13. His ongoing trial on bribery and corruption charges is expected to last several...
View ArticleReport: NYCHA 'mishandled' water issues at East Village public housing...
Mayor Eric Adams distributes water bottles at the New York City Housing Authority’s Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan in 2022.The report details 23 recommendations to improve its water quality management....
View ArticleNYC shelters launch cash transfer program to help families move out faster
Eligible families with young children will receive $1,400 a month.Homeless family provider Win says the program will give 100 families $1,400 a month in stipends for two years. [ more › ]
View ArticleHarvey Weinstein's conviction in NY was overturned. It could lead to a new...
The Court of Appeals' decision is breathing new life into legislation in Albany to allow evidence of past sexual crimes at trial.The court decision came as a gut punch to sexual assault survivors. It...
View ArticleChild poverty worsens in NY while nation improves, state comptroller reports
Child poverty rates have worsened in New YorkThe end of federal pandemic aid sunk the state’s child poverty rates to their worst levels since 2016, reversing years of improvement according the State...
View ArticleEarly Addition: The city is auctioning off a Staten Island Ferry that was in...
Because 11 people died when the boat hit a pier, here are your early links: It's Bike to Work Day, Justice Samuel Alito's upside down flag, a mysterious emoji and more. [ more › ]
View ArticleWill New York City abandon another north Brooklyn street redesign?
Traffic on Metropolitan Avenue in East Williamsburg. In 2023, the city presented redesign plans to make the area safer for pedestrians.More than a year ago, the city presented redesign plans for Grand...
View ArticleCanadian wildfire smoke likely to return to NYC and become 'a new norm,'...
The scene in Bushwick, Brooklyn during last year's smoke crisis.The smoke from Canada has already caused air quality to drop sharply in parts of the Midwest. [ more › ]
View ArticleAfter NYC parents are denied 3K seats, City Hall says there is plenty of room
Mayor Adams' management of 3K figures to be a major issue as he runs for a second term next year.City officials said only a small percentage of parents were told they didn’t receive any of their...
View ArticleExtra Extra: Did an '80s mystery author bury treasure near the Statue of...
Tourists stand on a ferry before departing to Liberty Island as a haze caused by Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over the Statue of Liberty, June 29, 2023.Because one of his readers is coming with a...
View ArticleManhattan judge is skeptical of argument that congestion pricing is an MTA...
The MTA hopes to turn on congestion pricing tolls on June 30.Judge Lewis Liman wondered whether the sale of a post office was also a “cash grab.” Or whether extensive analysis was necessary every time...
View ArticleSmall victory for defense in Menendez trial as FBI agent concedes he misspoke
US Senator Bob Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, arrives at Manhattan Federal Court, in New York City on May 15, 2024.The prosecution’s first witness admitted he made a mistake about whether the...
View Article19-year-old arrested and charged in connection with fatal SoHo shooting
Police say Brown was trying to de-escalate an argument before the fatal shooting on May 7.On Friday, police arrested and charged Henry Thomas with murder in connection with the May 7 shooting of...
View ArticleYour guide to Pride: 13 events in New York City this June
A list of some of the biggest events happening across the five boroughs in June for Pride. [ more › ]
View ArticleFederal authorities urge vigilance in NYC, other areas during Pride Month
Federal authorities warn of vigilance at this year's Pride celebrations.New York City hosts one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the world. [ more › ]
View ArticleBowman chides Latimer over George Floyd, COVID-19 comments in NY primary fight
Westchester County Executive George Latimer speaks at an event at Co-op City where former New York Gov. David Paterson (right) endorsed him on April 3, 2024.The Westchester County executive said George...
View ArticleFort Greene composting site closes, continuing citywide trend
A number of community composting sites have closed amid budget cuts.It's the latest community composting site closure after the Adams administration cut funding for the program last year. [ more › ]
View ArticleEddie Redmayne on the staying power of Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’
Eddie Redmayne in "Cabaret"Eddie Redmayne stars in the musical revival, which was nominated for nine Tony awards, including Best Lead Actor in a Musical. [ more › ]
View ArticleNYC lawmakers warn of 'crisis' for older New Yorkers if Adams' cuts go through
Older New Yorkers and advocates protested budget cuts to senior programs outside of City Hall last week.The city's Department for the Aging is facing cuts that could shutter 60 senior centers and cut...
View ArticleNYPD officer repeatedly punched pro-Palestinian protester in Bay Ridge, video...
Police said the pro-Palestinian protesters unlawfully blocked traffic. But the local councilmember said the law enforcement response made the situation worse.A police spokesperson said the department...
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