A worker dies after being hit by his collection truck

A worker dies after being hit by his collection truck

Authorities are investigating the death of an employee in the Queen’s City Sanitation Department that occurred while he was on duty. According to sources, the man had been run over by the garbage collection truck he was working in. Police said it happened shortly before six on Saturday afternoon on Douglaston Parkway. Richard Errico was … Read more

A shooting in Brooklyn leaves six people injured

A shooting in Brooklyn leaves six people injured

Six people were injured during a shooting that happened this morning in Brooklyn. According to police, it happened shortly before 2 a.m., at Cherry Street and Stewart Avenue, near the Kosciuszko Bridge underpass. Six men were hit by bullets, all between 18 and 33 years old. Each went to the hospital by private means. One … Read more

Police release body camera footage of the shooting

Police release body camera footage of the shooting

Authorities are releasing videos from the body cameras of the police officers involved in last Sunday’s shooting at a Brooklyn subway station. We warn you that the images may be disturbing. Police say 9 shots were fired. The shooting happened when the agents were trying to intervene on the subject, who they say entered the … Read more

City completes renovation work on Washington Bridge

City completes renovation work on Washington Bridge

The city marks the completion of a renovation project on the Washington Bridge, which connects the communities of Washington Heights to the western Bronx. Mejía. “This is definitely the best thing they’ve done lately,” said Porfirio Mejía, a user of the cycle route. Work has been completed to redesign the Washington Bridge Roadway, which now … Read more

Cyclists against remodeling McGuinness Blvd.

Cyclists against remodeling McGuinness Blvd.

Hundreds of cyclists protested in Brooklyn over the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. But despite criticism, the city says they will move forward with the plan. When asked about the deal, the Adams administration said the reluctance on both sides of the issue reflected a strong compromise. Under the new plan, from Calyer Street to the … Read more

MTA increases bus inspectors to stop evasion

MTA increases bus inspectors to stop evasion

According to data provided by the MTA, toll evasion numbers began to rise around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the bus system is the most affected and to stop more than 50% of passengers who do not pay the city bus fare, the MTA has organized inspectors on some local lines. If … Read more

NJ Transit will not raise fares this week

NJ Transit will not raise fares this week

If you’re thinking of going out of town this week, you might be interested in enjoying the last days of summer in New Jersey. And this week, the fare will be waived for all New Jersey Transit service. Starting tomorrow and until September 2, all bus, train and tram journeys from that group will be … Read more

The driver was found after a hit and run

The driver was found after a hit and run

Authorities are searching for a pickup truck driver involved in a fatal crash on the Henry Hudson Expressway in Manhattan early this morning. The incident happened around 2:25 this morning in the section of the freeway near 165th Street, in Washington Heights. In the Citizen App images you can see one of the cars on … Read more

Parole in lieu for spouses of US citizens.

Parole in lieu for spouses of US citizens.

A few days ago, the new program of the Biden administration called “Keeping Families Together” began, which will allow spouses and children of US citizens, who have entered the United States illegally regularly, to legalize their immigration status without having to leave the country. To better understand what parole in lieu, or permission to remain, … Read more