New York Prison Scandal Unfolds as Inmate Death in Infirmary Exposes Violent Abuse and Body Cams Reveal Officers’ Misconduct
Body camera footage has revealed a pattern of violence in New York prisons, including an incident where inmate Robert Brooks was fatally beaten. Reforms and accountability measures are being discussed to address these systemic issues.
"Route Boys" Ringleader Jason Liriano Sentenced to 22 Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearms in Central Islip Court
Jason Liriano of the Route Boys gang was sentenced to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms offenses by a federal court in Central Islip.
Checkmate for Fraudsters as Foursome Is Indicted in New York Over $53 Million Mail Check Heist
Four men have been charged in a $53 million check fraud scheme involving bank fraud, wire fraud, and identity theft. Two are in custody; two remain at large. They allegedly forged checks from the U.S. Mail and sold them to others.
Sunny Skies and Mild Temperatures Set to Grace New York City Boroughs Today
New York City forecasts mild conditions with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s, turning chillier at night. Rain chances increase later in the week with no current hazardous weather expected.
FDNY Extinguishes Early Morning Blaze at Harlem's Teachers College Community School and Reports No Injuries
A fire broke out in the basement of Harlem's Teachers College Community School early Tuesday morning, with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained it swiftly.
Sex Trafficking Kingpin "Saiint" Pleads Guilty as Manhattan DA Cracks Down on Multi-State Operation
Jonathan Ruiz pleaded guilty to sex and labor trafficking charges, his accomplice Alvarez also pleaded guilty; coercion across six states is reported.
Gilead Sciences Coughs Up $202 Million in Kickback Scandal Settlement Over HIV Drug Prescriptions in New York
Gilead Sciences settles for $202 million over allegations of kickback schemes involving HIV medication prescriptions through illegitimate speaker programs.
Brooklyn Blaze Rips Through Shoe Store and Apartments, Over 20 Displaced in Borough Park
A fire in Borough Park, Brooklyn, affected a shoe store and residences, displacing over 20 people with no injuries. FDNY faced challenges due to lack of windows but controlled the blaze. Cause is under investigation.
Brooklyn Bodega Association Seeks Enhanced Security After Fake NYPD Robbery in Bedford-Stuyvesant
Brooklyn bodega association seeks increased security and panic buttons after a robbery by thieves posing as NYPD officers. The robbers tied up victims and escaped with unknown contents in Bedford-Stuyvesant.












