Ex-Marine Daniel Penny Faces Manslaughter Charge in Manhattan Court over Subway Chokehold Death
Daniel Penny, a former Marine on trial for manslaughter, improperly used a lethal chokehold on a homeless man in a subway, as per testimony. The defense claims Penny was defending himself.
Manhattan Friar Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Fake Beirut Medical Charity Scheme
A Franciscan friar in Manhattan pleaded guilty to wire fraud for a fake medical charity scam, admitting to stealing over $560,000 from donors. He faces a possible 20-year prison sentence.
U.S. Attorney Strikes Consent Decree with Liberty School District for USERRA Violations, Army National Guard Member Awarded Damages
The U.S. Attorney's Office secured a consent decree against Liberty Central School for violating USERRA, providing damages to teacher and National Guard member John Chewens for lost wages.
Student in Custody After Stabbing at Gorton High School in Yonkers, School Resumes Post Lockdown
A student was arrested at Gorton High School for a stabbing incident; the school was temporarily locked down and later resumed normal activities. The injured student is stable, and officials are investigating the dispute.
Woman Slashed and Pushed onto Tracks at Harlem Subway Station, NYPD Seeks Suspect Michael Blount
A woman was attacked, slashed, and pushed onto subway tracks in Harlem, with Michael Blount identified as the alleged assailant. The NYPD urges public cooperation to apprehend him.
Spring Valley Man Convicted in Violent Robbery and Firearms Case in Rockland County
Thierry Antoine was convicted for a violent Hobbs Act robbery and firearms charge relating to a 2019 incident where he and accomplices assaulted a man and robbed a marijuana dealer's home.
Early Morning Subway Incidents in Manhattan Disrupt A and C Lines, Commuters Face Delays
A person struck by a subway train in Manhattan caused delays on the A line; commuters were advised to use alternate routes. The victim was taken to hospital; the condition is undisclosed. An investigation is ongoing.












