"Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead Sentenced to 9 Years for Defrauding Brooklyn Congregants as NYC Church Robber Also Jailed
The "Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehead was sentenced to nine years for fraud, including swindling a single mom, and must pay restitution and forfeit funds.
Brooklyn Forecast Shows Sunny Days and Comfortable Nights Ahead with No Significant Weather Disturbances
The forecast for Brooklyn, NY, includes mostly sunny skies with highs near 78 degrees, shifting to cloudy conditions and cooler nights. No hazardous weather is expected in the coming days.
Cerebral Agrees to Pay Over $3.6 Million in Settlement with U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of New York Over Improper Prescription Practices
Cerebral Inc. has agreed to pay over $3.6 million for business practices linked to unauthorized distribution of controlled substances following scrutiny from 2019 to 2022.
New York Contractors Troy Caruso and John Nolan Plead Guilty to Kickback Scheme, Await Sentencing
Troy Caruso and John Nolan, contractors in New York, pleaded guilty to charges related to a kickback scheme aiming to secure contracts from a Fortune 500 company. The scheme involved paying bribes to a senior project manager, as revealed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
Dual U.S. and Russian National Admits to Aiding Russian Military Interests, Faces 30 Years in Brooklyn Federal Court
A U.S. and Russian national, Vadim Yermolenko, pled guilty in Brooklyn federal court for aiding Russian military interests by violating export controls and committing bank fraud.
24-Year-Old Man Falls to Death from Fire Escape, Likely While Watching NYC Marathon Route in Brooklyn
A young man tragically fell to his death from a fire escape in Brooklyn during the NYC Marathon. While the man's identity remains undisclosed, authorities continue to investigate the accident, though foul play is not currently suspected.
Bronx Delivery Cyclist Fatally Struck by FDNY Ambulance in Brooklyn Identified as Victor Hidalgo, 24
Victor Hidalgo, a delivery man, was fatally struck by an FDNY vehicle in Brooklyn while working. No charges have been filed; the incident is under investigation.
New York City Faces Historic Drought; Mayor Eric Adams Initiates Urgent Conservation Efforts Amid Aqueduct Repairs
NYC Mayor Eric Adams initiated a drought watch due to low rainfall and drying reservoirs, calling for immediate water conservation among city agencies and residents.
Brooklyn's Penn Track Emerges as Major Open-Air Sex Market; NYPD Targets Demand in Crackdown
The Penn Track in Brooklyn is an open-air sex market, with increased prostitution and litter causing local concern. NYC officials have promised action, while the NYPD targets sex buyers and pimps to protect exploited women working there.
Brooklyn Authorities Hunt for Suspects in Anti-Palestinian Hate Crime; Public's Help Sought
Brooklyn authorities search for four suspects in a hate crime attack against a Palestinian couple, with the NYPD releasing surveillance footage to aid in apprehension.
New York Welcomes Sunny Skies and Moderate Temps; Frost Advisory Issued for Early Sunday
The National Weather Service predicts clear skies and moderate temperatures for Manhattan with highs in the 60s to 70s, and a frost advisory early Sunday morning.












