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Uber is rolling out a Women Drivers option across the U.S. as it faces thousands of sexual‑assault lawsuits and a recent $8.5M verdict.
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A nine‑story mixed‑use building at 644–650 Southern Boulevard will bring a 54‑room inpatient rehab and street‑level retail to Longwood, with construction set to finish in summer 2026.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
NYPD Crime Stoppers released photos after a Jan. 11 Wakefield road dispute in which a man brandished a gun and slashed four tires. Police are asking for tips.
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The United Airlines NYC Half runs March 15. Expect road closures from Prospect Park to Central Park.
A man arrested on Webster Avenue slipped out of police custody early Sunday and remains at large in Morrisania. Police described his clothing as they canvassed the block.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and NYPD executives held a livestreamed availability about an active investigation; officials released few details.
Survivor Kaitlynn Burman says the man accused of stabbing her 22 times was released after prosecutors missed a bail deadline, and he’s expected back in Bronx court on April 8.
A four‑alarm fire tore through a Williamsbridge shopping strip overnight, injuring at least one firefighter and heavily damaging multiple small businesses. Fire marshals are on site.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Nami Nori team is opening a gimbap pop‑up in the old Postcard Bakery and NoHo pita shop Shifka is launching a series of collabs — including a Katz’s pastrami laffa — next week.
A man extradited from India for a 2005 Hicksville crash that killed a father was sentenced Friday to up to 10 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
A 27-year-old man was found shot inside a Forest Houses apartment in Morrisania and later died at Lincoln Hospital. Police say three suspects fled the scene and remain at large.
Six people allegedly beat a 14-year-old and stole his phone on East Tremont. Detectives released images and are urging anyone with tips to contact Crime Stoppers.
Federal prosecutors say a father and son set fire to their Queens print shop during an eviction fight, according to a federal complaint.
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