Staten Island Students Become Citizen Scientists in Annual Eel Count, Signaling Healthier NYC Waterways
Staten Island students are participating in an eel count, which helps monitor water quality and reflects NYC's progress in improving aquatic habitats.
Delta Airlines Restarts Daily Nonstop Flights from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv Amidst Middle East Unrest
Delta Airlines is resuming its daily nonstop flights from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv on May 20 with an Airbus A330-900neo, after a temporary halt due to Middle East tensions.
Teenager Critically Injured in Daylight Shooting Outside Harlem NYCHA Building
A 15-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting outside a NYCHA building in Harlem. No arrests have been made; the incident is part of a disturbing pattern of youth gun violence in NYC.
Brooklyn Bridge Withstands Impact from Mexican Navy Ship as Federal Investigators Probe Collision Causes
The Brooklyn Bridge remains structurally sound after a collision with the Mexican Navy's tall ship, which resulted in two deaths and 22 injuries. The NTSB is investigating the crash's causes, which occurred over a 10-minute period.
New York Reports 32% Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths as Governor Hochul Highlights State's Countermeasures
Governor Hochul reports a 32% drop in NY drug overdose deaths in 2024, crediting state efforts including using $400 million in funds for initiatives and providing free overdose prevention tools.
NY Attorney General Letitia James Leads Multi-State Challenge Against DHS Plans to Close Key Oversight Offices
Letitia James is leading a group of US attorneys general in a legal challenge against DHS's plan to close three oversight offices, arguing this would remove important rights protection avenues.
New York Attorney General Declines to Prosecute NYPD Officer in Fatal Shooting of Kent Edwards
The NY Attorney General's report on the NYPD's fatal shooting of Kent Edwards found no grounds for charges, citing self-defense laws after he shot at officers first.
Brooklyn and Richmond Residents Plead Guilty to Bank Fraud and Identity Theft in Nationwide Scheme
Two individuals pleaded guilty to roles in a multi-million dollar bank fraud and identity theft ring, with potential prison sentences of up to 30 years.












