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The MTA is expanding cell service to G train subway tunnels and underwater 4 and 5 train tunnels, as part of a broader project to bring 5G to NYC's underground transit, with no direct cost to the public.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
New York Attorney General Letitia James secured over $660,000 for nurses exploited by a staffing agency that imposed severe penalties for early resignation.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two gang members were sentenced to life in prison for a deadly shooting in Brownsville and Canarsie, emphasized by the Brooklyn DA as a message against gang violence.
Brooklyn man Michael Kuilan receives a 19-year sentence for selling heroin and fentanyl, which resulted in the fatal overdose of LGBTQ activist Cecilia Gentili.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
NYC celebrates film and TV industry with the "Made in NY" awards at Gracie Mansion, hosted by Mayor Adams, honoring industry figures like Darren Aronofsky and Tracy Morgan.
A man was stabbed on a Brooklyn subway platform early Tuesday, adding to concerns about NYC subway safety. He's in stable condition; no arrests have been made.
A recent spate of accidents involving horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, including a collision and a horse running wild, has intensified calls for a ban on such attractions due to safety concerns.
The MTA is defending its congestion pricing program in NYC against federal opposition, with a court hearing set for arguments on a preliminary injunction to prevent penalties while the case is deliberated.
Politics & Govt in ...
NYC is ending case management services at migrant shelters and shutting down the Asylum Application Help Center due to a lack of additional state funding.
Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili was extradited from Moldova to the U.S. for charges related to planning a mass casualty attack and soliciting hate crimes in New York.
A superseding indictment details a case of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering by non-profit employees in Brooklyn involving kickbacks for contracts.
SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was convicted in a crypto-fraud case, facing up to 45 years in prison for charges including securities fraud and money laundering.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams plans to invest $400 million to transform Fifth Avenue into a pedestrian-focused boulevard, redesigning the street and updating underground infrastructure.
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