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Crime & Emergencies in ...
An 80-year-old Bronx grandmother who used a wheelchair died after an apartment fire last Thursday; family members say she couldn’t escape. Fire marshals are investigating.
Body-camera video shows officers finding a loaded gun during a Unionport traffic stop; the driver and passenger were arrested and face multiple weapons counts.
A Bronx DOE dean was arrested Friday on sexual abuse and forcible touching charges; the department has suspended the employee and says supports are in place.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
MeiraGTx priced a roughly $100M share offering after reacquiring bota‑vec from Johnson & Johnson. The cash will fund regulatory filings and potential product launches.
A Bronx jury convicted former NYPD officer Danny Acosta of perjury and tampering over his account of a 2009 Claremont housing shooting. Sentencing is scheduled for June 8.
Sports in ...
Giants legend Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized in New Jersey after a medical emergency on Friday. Sources close to him say the condition does not appear serious.
James Grein, who says he was abused by Theodore McCarrick starting at age 11, settled his New Jersey claims for what his lawyer called a high six‑figure payment. The accuser’s lawsuits in New York remain active.
A 41-year-old woman died after a Jeep Wrangler overturned on the RFK Bridge; southbound lanes were closed for hours while police investigated.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Queens judge paused a court fight over alleged forged petition signatures that could remove Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar from the June primary, sending key questions to the Board of Elections.
Rep. Dan Goldman will match donations dollar-for-dollar and seeded his reelection bid with $1M as he defends his NY‑10 seat against Brad Lander.
Suffolk prosecutors say a former Jericho Elementary PTA treasurer is accused of diverting more than $50,000 in PTA funds for personal purchases over several years.
A 35-year-old woman was struck on a Bronx No. 5 train; police released photos of a female suspect and are asking the public for tips.
An accused NYC rental scammer has been released and victims say a News 12 investigation stopped at least one $4,000 deposit. The civil suit and criminal case are moving forward.
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