FDNY in Flames of Controversy as Queens Training Video Sparks Outrage Over Racial Insensitivity and Push for Systemic Reform
An FDNY video showing students with tied hands carrying cotton balls sparked outrage, leading to the firing of the employee involved and calls for a probe into systemic racism.
New York State Announces $218 Million Tech Revamp for Mental Health Care with Oracle Health EHR System
New York will invest $218 million in a new EHR system for its mental health facilities, aimed at improving psychiatric care and reducing administrative burdens, with Oracle Health implementing the upgrade.
Man Indicted for Planting Fake Pipe Bomb in Times Square, Prompting NYPD Evacuation and Panic
Man indicted for placing a fake bomb near the NYPD substation in Times Square, causing an evacuation and significant disruption before the device was determined to be harmless.
Mayor Eric Adams Evaluates Economic Impact of Proposed NYC Casinos in New Report
Mayor Eric Adams provides an analysis of seven casino bids in NYC, focusing on their economic potential and community impact, aiming for transparency and fairness in the selection process.
Mayor Eric Adams Touts NYPD Success in Seizing Over 4,000 Illegal Firearms in NYC, Credits Strategic Initiatives for Crime Reduction
New York City's Mayor Adams announced the NYPD has seized over 4,000 illegal firearms in 2025 and 23,700 since 2022, leading to a decrease in gun violence.
Chinese Chemical Execs Slapped with Heavy Sentences in NY for Fueling Fentanyl Crisis
Two Chinese chemical company executives, Qingzhou Wang and Yiyi Chen, were sentenced in the U.S. for trafficking fentanyl precursors—25 and 15 years respectively.
New York City Set for a Sunny Week with Mild Temperatures Across All Boroughs
New York City is forecasted to have a sunny week with mild temperatures and some chances of mid-week showers, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Constance Wu Criticizes 'Maybe Happy Ending' Casting, Highlights Asian American Representation Issues on Broadway
Constance Wu expressed disappointment over Andrew Barth Feldman's casting in "Maybe Happy Ending" and the silence from its team on issues of Asian American representation in the arts.
New York Woman Fatally Stabbed in City Island Attack as Boyfriend's Account Faces Police and Family Scrutiny
Anthonella Contreras Linarez, 30, was fatally stabbed in City Island, NY. Her boyfriend claims two men on a moped attacked them, but her family seeks the truth from authorities who are investigating.
Protesters Accuse Apple of Compromising Child Safety Amid iPhone 17 Launch in Manhattan and Cupertino
Protesters gathered at Apple stores, demanding better safety features for children on Apple's devices amidst the iPhone 17 launch. They accuse Apple of neglecting to protect kids from online harm and hosting child sexual abuse material on iCloud.












