Brooklyn Businessman Marat Lerner Sentenced to 11 Years for Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Targeting Eastern European Immigrants
Marat Lerner was sentenced to over 11 years for defrauding clients in desperate financial need, taking $2.5 million and causing many to lose their homes.
Brisk Winds and Low Temperatures Sweep Across NYC Boroughs, Snow Possible by Weekend
New Yorkers face cold and windy conditions this week, with a chance of snow by the weekend and a Gale Warning for marine areas until Thursday evening.
Greenwich Village to Savor French Flavors with La Royale's Upcoming Opening, Brooklyn's Barclays Center Welcomes Pop's Patties Amid Polka Dot's Survival Bid
Cody Pruitt is opening a French restaurant, La Royale, in Greenwich Village. Meanwhile, his insights on French dining were discussed in Frenchly, and Barclays Center debuts Pop's Patties stand. Polka Dot, a Polish eatery, struggles financially.
Brooklyn Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Scheme to Defraud NYC's Election System
Erlene King, treasurer for a Brooklyn Borough President candidate, pled guilty to wire fraud in a scheme to defraud NYC's Campaign Finance Board. She faces up to 20 years in prison.
Outbreak Alert: Norovirus Cases Skyrocket in New York City, Nationwide Surge Since 2012
NYC faces a surge in norovirus cases with 1,300 reported last December, hitting a high since 2012. Nationwide outbreaks are also up, with health experts emphasizing hand-washing and surface cleaning to combat the highly contagious virus.
UPDATE: Man Pleads Not Guilty to First-Degree Murder in Brooklyn Subway Arson Case
Sebastian Zapeta pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder and arson in the death of Debrina Kawam, who died after being set on fire in a Brooklyn subway.
Mayor Eric Adams Announces Success of NYC's "24 in 24" Affordable Housing Initiative, Surpassing Goals with 26 Projects
Mayor Eric Adams surpassed his "24 in 24" affordable housing goal in NYC, completing 26 projects ahead of the 2024 target, addressing the city's housing crisis.
Nearly 1,000 NYC Doctors Poised to Strike Amid Stalled Contract Talks, Mayor Intervenes for Resolution
Nearly 1,000 NYC physicians may strike over contract disputes, with resumed negotiations following Mayor Adams' intervention. Concerns rise over patient care and hospital function.
Subway Scorcher Set for Court, Man Accused of Fiery Fatal Attack Faces Justice in Brooklyn
The article reports on the indictment and upcoming arraignment of Sebastian Zapeta for the murder and arson of Debrina Kawam in a Brooklyn subway, despite a general decrease in subway crimes.
Brooklyn Plagued by Violent Carjackings in Sheepshead Bay and Ingenious Bodega Burglary
The NYPD is searching for a suspect involved in armed carjackings and a robbery in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. No arrests yet. Separate incident: a burglar cut through a bodega roof to steal cash and goods.











