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.
Alexander Brothers Plead Not Guilty to Federal Sex Trafficking Charges in Manhattan Court
The Alexander brothers pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges, with over 60 women accusing them of rape. They showed up to court in jail attire and face 15 years to life in prison if convicted.
Manhattan's Food Hall Scene Faces Turbulence as Canal Street and Citizens Market Halls Announce Closures
Canal Street Market in Manhattan has closed, while Citizens Market Hall is also set to shut down, reflecting a broader trend of food hall closures in the city despite attempts at revival and adaptation.
Manhattan Congestion Pricing Yields Traffic Decrease, MTA Seeks Additional $33B Amid Hochul's Fiscal Strategy
MTA reports a 7.5% drop in traffic due to congestion pricing in Manhattan, but needs $33 billion more for capital plans. Governor Hochul considers new taxes for the shortfall.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Orders Temporary Closure of Live Bird Markets Amid Avian Flu Outbreak
New York Gov. Hochul has closed live bird markets due to seven avian flu cases, enforcing a sell-down, sanitization, and additional closure. No human cases have been reported, and the threat is considered low.












