Seven Injured as Fire Engulfs Beloved Cigar Lounge in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
A fire at Blew Smoke cigar lounge in Brooklyn injured seven, with six hospitalized for minor injuries. Firefighters controlled the blaze within an hour. The cause is under investigation.
Hypothermia Claims Five Lives in NYC as Frigid Temperatures Continue and Mayor Mamdani Increases Outreach
Hypothermia caused five deaths in NYC amidst cold snap, with alcohol and drugs as factors in some cases. Coordination issues affect outreach efforts despite warming buses and expanded shelter capacity.
Indian National Indicted for Allegedly Smuggling Immigrants into the U.S. from Canada
Shivam Lnu, 22, has been charged with conspiracy and transporting immigrants for financial gain in a case involving human smuggling from Canada into New York. The investigation involves multiple federal agencies and is part of broader efforts against organized smuggling operations.
Brooklyn Woman Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempted Murder and Assault in East New York Incident
Iescha Gowdy, 34, received a 15-year prison sentence for attacking her roommate and the roommate’s daughter, including discharging a firearm and stabbing the older victim.
San Francisco's ALICE + OLIVIA Settles for $3.2M Over False Claims in PPP Loan Acquisition
ALICE + OLIVIA settled for $3.2 million over false PPP loan claims, admitting misconduct in handling government funds aimed at aiding small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nassau County Mourns Officer Patricia Espinosa as Underage Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal DUI Case
Officer Espinosa was killed in a DUI crash; the accused, Matthew Smith, pleaded not guilty despite evidence of reckless driving and a high BAC level. The loss has deeply affected both the community and law enforcement.












