New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Settles for Over $616K in Unlawful Kickback Scheme, Announces NY Attorney General
New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital settled for over $616,000 in a kickback scheme case, after an investigation by the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the US Attorney’s Office.
Toddler Attacked by Pit Bull in Manhattan Sparks Debate on Urban Dog Safety and Ownership
A pit bull attacked a toddler in Manhattan, causing a severe leg injury. Bystanders intervened; the dog's owner left. The incident raised questions about dog safety in urban areas.
Protester Involved in 2020 Assault on NYPD Officer on Brooklyn Bridge Avoids Jail Time, Sentenced to Community Service
Former NYPD Lt. Richard Mack expressed outrage after protester Shaborn Banks, involved in a 2020 assault leading to Mack's injuries and retirement, was sentenced to community service instead of jail time.
Man Charged with Hate Crime Following Stabbing Near Jewish Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Armani Charles was charged with a hate crime for stabbing a man near a Brooklyn Jewish Center, amid antisemitic remarks. Victim Elias Rosner survived and credits martial arts training for his defense.
Woman Killed in East Harlem Scaffold Collapse After Being Struck by Garbage Truck
In East Harlem, a scaffold collapse led to the death of a woman after she was hit by a garbage truck. Officials are looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Times Square Welcomes the New Year Under Heightened Security as Paris, Tokyo, and Belgrade Cancel Celebrations Over Safety Concerns
New Year's Eve security is tightened in Times Square due to threats, while other cities cancel festivities for safety reasons. The NYPD prepares extensively despite the trend towards private celebrations.
Five Injured as Major Four-Alarm Fire Rages Through Williamsburg Homes, Displaces Residents
A four-alarm fire in Williamsburg injured two residents and three firefighters; it spread to adjacent buildings and caused significant damage, leading to vacate orders for affected properties.












