A man’s right leg was amputated after he was hit by a train at Wall Street station. The incident took place at 7:40pm last Saturday at a metro station on line 2. According to reports, the man fell on the track and was hit by the train traveling north. In this citizen app video you … Read more
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, except Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming Saturday and Sunday in anticipation of dangerous currents caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto, according to city and national parks officials. New York City Parks Department staff as well as lifeguards will be stationed along the shore to prevent swimming, officials … Read more
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A Lower East Side resident listened intently as a press conference was held where elected officials stressed the need to crack down on illegal marijuana dispensaries in the community. “I saw about 12 around here in our neighborhood, 12 of these places that open, close, open, close,” said neighbor María Ballester. They claim that the … Read more
A teenager is recovering after being stabbed in Brooklyn. The attack happened on Sunday around eight o’clock in the afternoon on Atlantic Avenue, between Fort Greene Place and Portland Avenue, in front of the Barclays Center. According to the police, the 13-year-old girl was stabbed in the stomach. She was transported to the hospital in … Read more
Every time it rains, walking through flooded streets in the “El Hoyo” neighborhood becomes complicated for residents of the area. “I’m leaving now, I’m not staying here today.” This area of Queens, located between Durmont Avenue and 76th Street in Howard Beach, is one of three intersections that flood every time it rains, even lightly, … Read more
The woman accused of pushing two Mexican tourists onto subway tracks has pleaded not guilty in Manhattan court. Ebony Butts faces charges of reckless endangerment and first and second degree assault. RELATED NEWS: According to authorities, the unprovoked attack happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. Monday at the Delancey Street and Essex Street station. There, Butts … Read more
The police have found two gunmen who opened fire on a group of people in the Bronx, leaving six people injured. The incident happened a short distance from a day care centre. Police say the incident happened around 8:15 pm Wednesday night on Morris Avenue, between East 190th and East 191st streets, in the North … Read more
Starting this Monday, Brooklyn Subway service will experience some temporary changes. The B and Q trains will be affected as the MTA installs two new elevators and completes other accessibility improvements at the Church Avenue station in Flatbush. Southbound B and Q trains will avoid the station until the fall while the work is completed. … Read more
Together with winemakers and community leaders, Congressman Adriano Espaillat announced this morning that a million dollars is being allocated to prevent crime in small businesses in Upper Manhattan. It was at a press conference held at the winery association’s headquarters, and public safety was the main topic. Espaillat received that amount during the 2024 fiscal … Read more
Our city’s Ecuadorian community is celebrating this Sunday. The fortieth march in honor of their country traveled through the streets of Jackson Heights with floats, dancing and traditional clothing. From Queens, our colleague Angie Hernández has more information. The 41st edition of the great Ecuadorian parade in New York was enjoyed by thousands of people. … Read more