New York Nightmare, Georgian National "Commander Butcher" Extradited for Alleged Plot to Unleash Terror in NYC
Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili was extradited from Moldova to the U.S. for charges related to planning a mass casualty attack and soliciting hate crimes in New York.
Iconic Williamsburg Diner Gertie to Close Doors, Plans Pop-Up Series in Prospect Heights
Williamsburg's Gertie diner will close on June 15 but hints at a future return. Meanwhile, the diner will host bagel pop-ups at Prospect Heights' Amorina in February. Owners seek a new location for Gertie near Gertrude's.
Brooklyn Community Mourns Loss of Local Uber Driver in Fatal Sunset Park Fire Rescue Mishap
Brooklyn man, Ashiq Hussain, died after falling from a ladder during a fire rescue. FDNY is investigating the equipment malfunction. No firefighters are disciplined, and the community mourns the loss.
Upper West Side Emerges as Leading Political Fundraising Powerhouse in NYC Mayoral Race
The Upper West Side is a significant political donor hub in NYC, leading in funds raised for Democratic mayoral candidates, with a cultural reflection seen in Chris Pavone's novel "The Doorman."
Non-Profit Employees in Brooklyn Indicted for Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Fraud and Kickback Schemes
A superseding indictment details a case of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering by non-profit employees in Brooklyn involving kickbacks for contracts.
SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony Convicted in $8 Billion Crypto-Fraud Case in Brooklyn Court
SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony was convicted in a crypto-fraud case, facing up to 45 years in prison for charges including securities fraud and money laundering.
New York Braces for Varied Weather, Sunny Memorial Day Ahead Despite Rip Current Warnings on Coastline
The National Weather Service forecasts mixed weather for New York boroughs, including showers and high rip current risk along the southeast coast, with sunny spells expected by Memorial Day.
NYPD Rallies Community Help in Brooklyn Manhunt for Suspect in Brutal Assault on Senior Woman
The NYPD is searching for a suspect involved in a violent assault on a 64-year-old woman in Brooklyn, offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
New York Battens Down as Unrelenting Rains Soak All Five Boroughs with Gales and Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect
Heavy rainfall drenches New York; the National Weather Service forecasts steady precipitation, strong winds, and cool temperatures across all boroughs.












