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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A dispute between two dollar van drivers in Brooklyn resulted in a fatal shooting, leaving a 25-year-old dead and the suspect at large. The community fears for its safety following the incident.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Governor Hochul announced that New York issued over 129,000 tickets during a crackdown on impaired and reckless driving from Dec. 11, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025.
Food & Drinks in ...
Pitt's, a new Southern-style bistro by Chef Jeremy Salamon, opens on January 17 in Brooklyn's Red Hook, offering comfort dishes and local beers with a nod to 2000s NYC dining.
Retail & Industry in ...
Wall Street banks plan to increase bonuses for traders and bankers, with some expecting raises over 10%. This follows a strong market in 2024, reversing the previous cautious approach to bonus distributions.
Politics & Govt in ...
NY landmarks turned blue for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, as acknowledged by Governor Hochul, symbolizing support for officers' dedication to public safety.
Family & Kids in ...
Mayor Eric Adams outlines a comprehensive plan for improving New York City family life, focusing on reduced crime, better housing, and stronger public services.
A Brooklyn man was arraigned on murder for the 2017 fatal shooting of Justin Hackley, with the case handled by the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.
The Turkish House in NYC operates without the required certificate of occupancy, tied to a case involving Mayor Eric Adams who is accused of corruption.
An MTA track worker, Ricardo Louis, died after collapsing on duty in Brooklyn, with his union stressing the hazards of the job and committing to investigate the incident.
Community & Society in ...
States and advocacy groups prepare legal strategies to counteract anticipated Trump administration policies on immigration, climate, and reproductive rights.
George Santos requested a judge to delay his sentencing for fraud, aiming to produce podcast episodes to meet financial obligations, but prosecutors opposed the move, calling it speculative.
Subway ridership in NYC slightly rose following congestion pricing, while some drivers avoid tolls by walking. NYPD adds 200 officers for transit safety; Mayor Adams defers MTA financial issues to the state.
NY Attorney General Letitia James secures court order to dissolve Monroe County's CRC for misappropriating funds meant for Rochester's vulnerable communities.
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