Walmart Settles for $16,000 in Penalties After Shipping Realistic Toy Guns to New York in Violation of State Law
Walmart settled with NY over illegal toy gun sales, incurring a $16,000 penalty after an AG investigation showed they shipped realistic-looking toy guns, violating state law.
Jersey Teen and New Yorker Triumph Over Sickle Cell With Pioneering Gene Therapy
Gerald Quartey from New Jersey and Sebastien Beauzile from New York received a revolutionary gene therapy, Lyfgenia, marking them free from sickle cell disease pain.
Second Suspect in SoHo Bitcoin Torture Case Surrenders in New York Crypto Investigation
A second suspect, William Duplessie, surrendered to NY authorities in connection with the SoHo cryptocurrency torture case; facing charges including kidnapping and assault.
Safety Concerns Mount in NYC After Central Park Carriage Accidents and Runaway Horse Incident
A recent spate of accidents involving horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, including a collision and a horse running wild, has intensified calls for a ban on such attractions due to safety concerns.
MTA Defends Congestion Pricing in NYC Federal Court Amid Threats of Federal Funding Penalties
The MTA is defending its congestion pricing program in NYC against federal opposition, with a court hearing set for arguments on a preliminary injunction to prevent penalties while the case is deliberated.
Eviction Tensions Rise in NYC as Publicly Funded Landlords Seek Warrants Against Vulnerable Tenants Amid Calls for Housing Court Reform
NYC landlords with public funds seek eviction warrants against nearly 300 tenants for unpaid rent, while small landlords endure legal disputes impacting their finances and well-being. Calls grow for better oversight and reform in the housing system.
NY Governor Hochul and Democrats Redefine Tax Strategy to Support MTA's $65 Billion Plan Amid Republican Critique
Debate surrounds the funding of New York's MTA, with Democrats claiming tax cuts for small businesses and Republicans arguing it's a tax hike. The MTA plans to cut costs, not increase debt, to fund its $65 billion construction program.
NYPD Seeks Public's Help Identifying Suspect in Brooklyn Robbery Assault on Elderly Woman
The NYPD seeks the public's help regarding a May 20th robbery in Brooklyn, where a 63-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed by a suspect who fled westbound on Sackett Street.












