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.
Defense Claims "Conflict of Interest" as AG Pam Bondi Accused of Bias in UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Case
The defense for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO, claims AG Pam Bondi has a conflict of interest due to past employment ties, potentially affecting the decision to seek the death penalty.
Lower East Side in Mourning After 76-Year-Old Zhu Hou Found Murdered in Monroe Street Apartment
Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead with head and body trauma in her Lower East Side apartment. The community is alarmed, and the NYPD has not made arrests, ruling the case a homicide. Residents are concerned about safety despite building security.
Judge Vacates Karl Jordan Jr.’s 2002 Murder Conviction in Brooklyn Case Involving Hip-Hop Legend Jam Master Jay
A judge vacated Karl Jordan Jr.'s conviction for Jam Master Jay's 2002 murder, citing insufficient evidence and speculative motive; co-defendant Washington's acquittal request was denied.












