Staten Island Woman Indicted In 11-Minute Bay Ridge Anti-Muslim Rampage
Brooklyn prosecutors say Megan Horne was indicted March 25 after a string of assaults in Bay Ridge that targeted three hijab‑wearing people — including a 12‑year‑old. She was ordered back to court on May 27.
Brooklyn Man Shot 9 Times Inside L Train Station Now Heads To Trial
Derell Mickles is due in Brooklyn court on June 3 after being shot nine times by officers at the Sutter Avenue L-train station in 2024. The case arrives amid an $80M bystander claim and simmering local outrage.
Retired NYPD Bigwig Admits 'Free Pass' for City Hall Pals and Radio Host's Friends
Retired NYPD Chief John Chell said on X that officers gave 'free passes' to city employees and friends of radio host Sid Rosenberg. The admission reignites concerns about selective enforcement.
Met Pool Meltdown: Williamsburg Swimmers Left High and Dry as Closure Drags On
More than a year after the Met Recreation Center closed in January 2025, Williamsburg residents and local leaders still have no firm reopening date for the neighborhood’s public pool.
Penn Yan Midwife Movie Lights Fire Under Albany Over Home Births
A touring documentary about Penn Yan midwife Elizabeth Catlin has energized locals and advocates pushing a state bill to license certified professional midwives. The film is rekindling a policy fight over access to community births.
Feds: Brooklyn Daycare Worker Charged In Millions Tuition Ripoff
Federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn daycare employee stole millions in tuition to fund a lavish lifestyle, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. The case is under federal investigation.











