Teen Tragedy in East Flatbush as 15-Year-Old Killed, Another Wounded Amid Brooklyn Shooting Spree
A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot, and another teen injured in Brooklyn's East Flatbush, with further gun violence occurring in Crown Heights and Queens. No arrests have been made.
New York City Allocates $154 Million from Opioid Settlements to Combat Addiction Crisis
New York City is allocating funds from opioid settlements to community organizations aiding drug users with services like harm reduction and addiction treatment.
New York Attorney General Letitia James Charges Against Trump Administration's Funding Freeze in Epic Multi-State Legal Showdown
NY Attorney General Letitia James leads a multi-state suit against a Trump administration policy that freezes critical federal funds, threatening essential services.
MTA's Sting Operations Target Toll Evasion, Mixed Results for NYC's Congestion Pricing Initiative
New York City's congestion pricing system has had mixed results, with tolling evasions tackled by sting operations and varied commute times, stirring support and opposition among commuters and officials.
'Boss of the Beach' Retires, NYC Lifeguard Union Head Steps Down Ahead of Disciplinary Trial
Peter Stein, head of the lifeguard supervisors' union Local 508, retired before a disciplinary trial. He was accused of improper leadership and fostering dysfunction that contributed to NYC staffing shortages at swimming pools.
Brooklyn Woman, Survivor of Nazi Occupation and Chernobyl, Tragically Killed in Bensonhurst Traffic Accident
A 95-year-old Brooklyn woman, Mayya Gil, was killed by a van while crossing the street. She had survived the Nazi occupation, Chernobyl, and COVID-19. The driver was not charged. Gil was a respected member of the Jewish community in Bensonhurst.
Guy Fieri Spices Up Times Square with New Chicken Guy! Franchise, Celebrates Central NY's Pastabilities on Food Network
Guy Fieri is opening his Chicken Guy! franchise in NYC's Times Square, offering sandwiches and a variety of sauces. He's also returning to Syracuse to feature Pastabilities on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Brooklyn Tragedy, Son Charged with Murder After Allegedly Stabbing Mother 13 Times in East Flatbush
A Brooklyn man is charged with murdering his mother, stabbing her 13 times after previous domestic disputes. Neighbors intervened during the attack; the suspect is held without bail.
New York's Drugged Driving Law Under Scrutiny as Victims and Police Decry Decades-Old Loophole
A New York legal loophole makes it hard to prosecute impaired drivers without identifying the specific drug used, hindering justice and safety efforts.
Brooklyn's Israeli Restaurant Miriam Defaced with Antisemitic Graffiti Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day
An Israeli restaurant in Brooklyn was vandalized with anti-Israel and antisemitic graffiti; NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident.












