Two Teens Apprehended in Brooklyn After Unauthorized Operation of R Subway Train, Search for Four More Suspects Continues
Two teens were arrested for operating and vandalizing an R subway train in Brooklyn; four others are sought. The incident sparked MTA security concerns.
Brooklyn Jewelry Store Withstands Sledgehammer Assault, Thieves Thwarted by High-Tech Glass in Bay Ridge
Thieves with sledgehammers failed to break the triple-pane glass of Lamar Jewelry in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn during an attempted robbery. No injuries were reported and suspects are at large.
New York City Hit by Worst Flu Season in Years, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels
NYC faces a severe flu outbreak, with over 23,000 cases reported, surpassing the last five years' peaks. Health officials urge vaccinations amid strains on healthcare, noting one child's death in the city and six statewide due to the flu.
Federal Funding Freeze Disrupts NYCHA’s Section 8 Payments to Landlords, Straining NYC Housing Market
NYCHA experienced delays in rent payments to landlords due to a federal funding issue, affecting Section 8 voucher disbursements and causing concern among property owners and tenants.
Over 7,800 New Yorkers Involuntarily Transported for Psychiatric Evaluations in 2024, with Disproportionate Impact on Black Residents
New York City data reveals 7,800 involuntary psych evaluations in a year, with a high number not admitted for care, raising questions about Mayor Adams' approach and the disproportionate impact on Black residents.
NYPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect in Spree of NYC Business Burglaries, Offers $3,500 Reward
NYPD seeks info on a burglary suspect involved in multiple incidents at NYC businesses, offering a $3,500 reward for tips leading to the arrest. The public can anonymously submit information.
New York Governor Awards $15.8 Million to Dairy Farms for Sustainable Practices and Water Protection Efforts
New York Governor Kathy Hochul awarded $15.8 million to 22 farms to enhance water quality and mitigate climate change through sustainable practices.
Ex-NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide in DUI Case Leading to Husband's Death
A former NYPD officer pleaded guilty to Criminally Negligent Homicide following a DUI crash that killed her husband. She is out on bail until sentencing.
NY Attorney General Letitia James Leads Coalition Warning Federal Employees of Risky 'Deferred Resignation' Program
Attorney General James and 11 other attorneys general warn federal employees against a "deferred resignation" program, questioning its promises of continued pay and advising caution.
Brooklyn Contractor Charged with Grand Larceny for Allegedly Defrauding Park Slope Couple of $318,000
Brooklyn contractor Hayk Safaryan was indicted for grand larceny, accused of stealing $318,000 from a couple for renovations and spending it on personal luxuries, including a Porsche.












