NYC Public Schools to Close Monday Due to Winter Storm, Shift to Remote Learning
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani declares remote learning for public schools due to a winter storm, with preparations for safety and compliance with state-mandated school days.
Brooklyn Woman Charged With Illegal Surgery in Sheepshead Bay After Patient Suffers Severe Complications
A Brooklyn woman was charged for illegally performing a Brazilian butt lift, causing severe complications that required multiple surgeries for the victim.
Miami Executive PK Jain Sentenced to 20 Years for $35 Million Investor Fraud Schemes
Pushpesh Kumar Baid, known as PK Jain, received a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud involving fraudulent factoring and luxury goods schemes that caused investor losses exceeding $35 million.
New Law Mandates Air Conditioning in NYC Apartments to Combat Heat-Related Deaths
NYC law mandates landlords provide AC units upon tenant request, with full enforcement by 2030, aiming to reduce heat-related deaths. Costs may be passed to tenants.
School Consultant Admits to $100K Kickback Scam on COVID-Era Education Funds in Brooklyn Court
A school consultant admitted to a kickback scheme defrauding COVID-era federal programs for student internet access. He faces up to five years in prison and must forfeit over $100,000.
Kyrgyz Arms Dealer Sentenced to 39 Months in Brooklyn for Illegally Exporting Military-Grade Firearms to Russia
Kyrgyz national Sergei Zharnovnikov was sentenced to 39 months in prison for illegally exporting over $1.5 million worth of firearms and ammunition to Russia, facing potential deportation after his term.
New York City Braces for Frigid Weekend with Cold Advisory and Winter Storm Watch
A hazardous weather outlook warns New Yorkers of cold conditions and a winter storm, with heavy snowfall expected across the boroughs, impacting travel and activities.
Teen Suspected in Antisemitic Vandalism Spree at Brooklyn's Gravesend Park
A 15-year-old was arrested for antisemitic vandalism at a Brooklyn playground, where 60 swastikas were found. Officials condemned the act and the NYPD is investigating. The community, including Holocaust survivors, are deeply affected.
Brooklyn Man Sent to 11 Years for Teen Abduction as Co-Conspirator Receives 17-Year Sentence
Defendant Ahmed Alaahri was sentenced to 11 years for kidnapping and sexually abusing a minor in Brooklyn; he and a co-defendant will be deported post-sentence.
Brooklyn Showdown as H-2 Cartel Alleged Drug Kingpin Faces Conspiracy Charges Amid Major Extradition Wave
Alleged H-2 cartel distributor Jair Francisco Patron Tobias was arraigned in Brooklyn on drug and weapons charges, following his extradition from Mexico.
Two Mexican Nationals Extradited and Arraigned in Brooklyn on Fentanyl Production and Money Laundering Charges
Two Mexican nationals were arraigned in Brooklyn on charges of conspiracy to manufacture/distribute fentanyl and laundering, facing a minimum of 10 years to life if convicted.












