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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 20-year-old Bronx man was arrested and charged with murder in the 2022 shooting death of a NYCHA maintenance worker found behind St. Mary’s Park.
About 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts were taken from two trailers in Hunts Point, state police say. Merchants are being warned to be cautious if offered unusually cheap bulk walnuts.
A West Harlem woman was sentenced to 15 years to life after jurors found she rammed a moped rider on the Grand Concourse, prosecutors say.
Food & Drinks in ...
Cups of Pasta in Sunnyside will give away a free cup of penne alla vodka on Saturday, March 14. The tiny shop's cups and "super cup" options have been drawing late‑night crowds since last fall.
A Long Beach woman faces felony assault and DWI charges after a traffic stop spiraled into a struggle that left two officers hospitalized.
Weather & Environment in ...
NYSERDA’s 2025 land‑based solicitation targets shovel‑ready solar and wind projects, aiming to speed construction, capture federal tax credits and grow local clean‑energy jobs.
A joint AG–NYPD probe recovered more than 40 stolen vehicles and led to a 92-count indictment. Five people now face charges tied to a ring that sold cars across New York and New Jersey.
Politics & Govt in ...
A March state audit found NYC tripled spending on services for people sleeping unsheltered, yet counts of people living on the street rose — auditors and advocates want clearer outcome data.
Sports in ...
Matt Snell, the Jets fullback who rushed for 121 yards in Super Bowl III, has died at 84. His on‑field grit and a long rift with the team defined his post‑playing life.
Mild Wednesday turns wet tonight with showers and a chance of thunderstorms; expect gusty, colder conditions by Thursday.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A fallen tree near Kew Gardens forced LIRR trains to skip several Queens stops Wednesday, with the subway cross‑honoring tickets and TrainTime carrying updates.
Sources say Kaz Daughtry gave NYPD parking placards to unauthorized people, prompting the department to invalidate permits and renew calls for oversight.
Spaccarelli’s reopened Feb. 12 as Spaccarelli’s by Zuppa, with a remodeled dining room and an updated menu from the Zuppa Restaurant Group.
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