This weekend has been particularly violent in our city, the authorities report several incidents, in one of the most recent a 15-year-old lost his life after a shooting in Manhattan. The incident occurred Saturday night inside Riverbank State Park, just off Henry Hudson Parkway in Harlem. Police reported that the teenager was shot multiple times … Read more
New York City to Install Over 170 Electric Scooter and Bicycle Charging Stations New York City is taking a proactive approach to address the increasing number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. Mayor Eric Adams, along with Senator Chuck Schumer, announced today that the city will install more than 170 electric scooter and bicycle charging … Read more
Teenager Fatally Shot in Manhattan: Investigation Underway New York City, NY – In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old teenager lost his life this morning after being shot in the neck while walking in Manhattan. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred just before 1 a.m. at the … Read more
Some elected officials are pushing for stricter penalties for alternate parking violations in an effort to keep the streets cleaner. Councilmen Erik Bottcher and Lincoln Restler have proposed a new measure that would increase fines for repeat offenders. Under the proposed bill, the fine for a first offense would remain at $65. However, any subsequent … Read more
Department of Education Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Thousands of Students In a major security breach, the Department of Education has reported that the personal information of thousands of students has been exposed. The breach occurred after the department’s software program, “MOVE-it,” was hacked, affecting approximately 45,000 students. “MOVE-it” is a technological tool used … Read more
Changes to 7 Train Service in Queens Announced Attention users of the 7 train in Queens, starting next Monday, there will be changes in the service. All trains on this route will make stops at all stations, meaning they will only run locally between Queensboro Plaza and 74th Street and Broadway in both directions. This … Read more
Car Crash into Manhattan Store Leaves Four Injured Manhattan, NY – In a shocking incident that unfolded yesterday evening, a driver crashed his car into the windows of a store in Manhattan, leaving four people injured. The cause of the crash remains unclear, leaving authorities puzzled. The incident occurred just after 6 p.m. outside Chelsea … Read more
A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being rescued from the lake in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Emergency services took the boy to Methodist Hospital in serious condition, after being pulled from the water by good Samaritans who were near the area at the time. The investigation … Read more
New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, the first woman to serve in the position, will step down after 18 months on the job. Sewell, who was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, announced the resignation in an email to department staff Monday afternoon. “While my time here will come to an end, I will never … Read more
A man is killed and four others are injured after a driver lost control of his vehicle in Manhattan. The driver remained on the scene and was arrested and indicted on charges. According to police, the incident occurred at East 21st Street and Third Avenue, when at about 7:30 p.m. Sundaythe 26-year-old driver identified as … Read more