Activists and residents of the Upper West Side took to the streets to protest the mayor’s plans to open a new ‘safe haven’ type shelter for homeless people who prefer to live on the streets than reside in shelters traditional. The facilities are located on the same block where there are two schools. “The shelter … Read more
The man who held a subway passenger asphyxiated, causing his death, is expected to turn himself in to authorities on Friday, charged with involuntary manslaughter, which could get him up to 15 years in jail. The Manhattan district attorney’s office announced Thursday that it would file criminal charges against Daniel Penny, 24, a US Marine … Read more
Elected authorities together with local organizations and survivors of traffic accidents demand the approval of the Sammy Law. This legislation would allow New York City to finally set its own speed limits, because 42 percent of pedestrians struck by motor vehicles at an impact speed of 25 miles per hour will be killed or seriously … Read more
Leaving federal court in Central Islip, Long Island, where he was arraigned on criminal charges, Republican Congressman George Santos said he will defend his name as the case against him is a “witch hunt.” “I am going to fight my battle. I will comply. I will fight against the witch hunt and I am going … Read more
City officials plan to send some asylum seekers to a hotel in the suburbs despite strong opposition from local leaders and a judge’s order temporarily blocking the use of a different hotel. Mayor Eric Adams caused a stir north of the city after he announced Friday that the city would send up to 300 adult … Read more
A suspect is arrested in connection with the rape of a woman in East Harlem. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. Monday. Police say Geovanni Romero Gonzales accosted the 21-year-old victim near East 111th Street and Second Avenue. The uniformed woman says that Gonzáles tried to immobilize the victim and she tried to flee. But … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul today ordered the release of $1 billion to help New York City and other towns where a massive new arrival of immigrants from the country’s southern border is expected as Title 42 expires. In addition, he ordered the mobilization of 500 additional National Guard agents to join the 1,000 already … Read more
Congressman George Santos, who faced outrage and ridicule for a litany of lies about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The charges against Santos, filed in the Eastern District of New York, remain under wraps. The people were … Read more
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the individual who appears in a photo released by authorities escaping from police custody Monday in Brooklyn. Joseph King, 21, was being transferred around 6 p.m. to Brooklyn Central Booking, located at 120 Schermerhorn Street. King managed to free one hand from his handcuffs and fled … Read more
Puerto Rican authorities arrest a woman in connection with the shooting deaths of two Peruvian NYU students who were vacationing on the island. As reported by WAPA-TV, the prosecutor’s office made the arrest of Marangelys Mclat Claudio on Monday night, after interviewing the woman. They are still investigating whether he had any role in the … Read more