New York City Zoos Implement Precautions as Avian Flu Claims Bird Lives in Queens and Bronx
NYC zoos implement precautions after ducks die from avian flu, moving birds to protected areas, and monitoring the situation closely. Human risk is low, but protective measures are advised.
Ex-Mayoral Aide Mohamed Bahi Set to Plead Guilty in NYC Corruption Case Linked to Mayor Adams
Mohamed Bahi, an ex-aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, plans to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a corruption case involving illicit campaign finance activities.
Brooklyn's Greenpoint Announces Inclusive All-Gender Beauty Pageant to Benefit Local Non-Profit
Greenpoint hosts an all-gender beauty pageant organized by Brooklyn Community Kitchen, fostering inclusivity and raising funds for local non-profit food services.
Debate Intensifies Over NYC Congestion Pricing as Senator Gillibrand Suggests Exemptions Amid UFT Legal Battle
New York City's congestion pricing sparks debate over exemptions and financial impact on workers like teachers, with legal and political challenges ongoing.
Bronx Teen Indicted for Second-Degree Murder and Tied to Multiple Shootings Near Courthouse and Across Borough
A Bronx teenager, Jayden Baez, has been indicted for second-degree murder and other charges related to multiple shootings, including fatally shooting a man outside the Bronx Hall of Justice.
Bronx Musician and Ambulette Driver Killed by Local Resident Charged with Second Degree Murder
Bronx DA Darcel D. Clark announced that Sharief Bodden is charged with murdering 64-year-old ambulette driver and local musician Peter Forrest. Bodden faces trial on May 16, 2025, for the January 13, 2025 killing.
Brooklyn Museum to Lay Off Over 40 Employees Amid $10M Deficit and Exhibition Scale-Backs
The Brooklyn Museum is cutting its workforce by 10-13% and reducing exhibitions due to a $10 million deficit, with senior staff also taking salary cuts. Union protests layoffs following costly bicentennial events.












