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Real Estate & Development in ...
NYC Mayor Adams announced the public review of the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, which aims to build nearly 12,000 new homes and create 7,000 jobs in Queens.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Miguel Rodriguez pled guilty to charges after fleeing a U.S. immigration checkpoint and possessing illegal ammunition. He led high-speed chase and crashed without causing injuries.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Delta flight's wing struck the runway at LaGuardia Airport during landing, leading to a successful go-around maneuver. There were no injuries or airport disruptions. The FAA is investigating.
A 65-year-old auto shop owner was found dead in his Queens shop with lacerations, prompting a police investigation. His identity is withheld pending kin notification.
Sports in ...
A dispute exists over who created the March Madness bracket pool, with a Staten Island bar and a Kentucky postal worker both claiming origin in the 1970s.
Parks & Nature in ...
The NYC Council approved a project to transform parking lots at Citi Field into an entertainment complex with a casino, generating jobs and providing public green space.
Politics & Govt in ...
New York mourns former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, who passed away at 87. Governor Hochul orders flags at half-staff to honor her 32-year service in the House.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Sebastien Beauzile from Long Island was cured of sickle cell anemia using a new genetic treatment, marking a major milestone in the treatment of the disease.
Anthony Riser, a murder suspect, escaped from an NYPD van in the Bronx but was recaptured four hours later. His escape raises concerns about NYPD's detainee transport procedures.
Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $340 million investment for water infrastructure projects in New York State, targeting public health, environment, and local economies.
An inmate at Rikers Island is indicted for assaulting a correction officer, leading to serious injuries. Robert Ray allegedly punched the officer from behind, causing her to fall and suffer facial fractures.
A Long Island tax preparer was indicted for tax and COVID-19 loan fraud, accused of causing $12 million in losses through false tax returns and misuse of PPP funds.
The NYPD is searching for eight suspects involved in thefts and robberies in Queens and the Bronx, with crimes ranging from ATM thefts to chain-snatching and assaults.
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