Food Vendor Shot in Times Square Dispute as Three Are Detained and NYPD Launches Investigation
A food vendor was shot in Times Square over a dispute; three people are in custody. The area was investigated, marking the second violent incident there in a month.
Miriam Haley Testifies Against Harvey Weinstein, Detailing Alleged Sexual Assault in Retrial
Miriam Haley testified against Harvey Weinstein in his retrial on sexual assault charges, detailing an alleged 2006 incident where he forced oral sex on her.
Manhattan Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations in Morningside Heights and Causes Subway Disruptions
A gas leak in Manhattan's Morningside Heights prompted evacuations and subway disruptions; no injuries reported. Con Edison and FDNY responded to the incident.
FDNY and NIST Launch Joint 'Train the Trainer' Robotics Workshop to Elevate Emergency Response Capabilities in New York
FDNY and NIST co-host a "Train the Trainer" workshop to improve emergency responders' use of robots, with experts from various agencies in attendance, aimed at standardizing operational usage in crises.
Uncertain Future for Westchester's Playland Park as Taxpayers Face $36M Liability Amidst Management Dispute
Uncertainty looms over the future of Westchester's Playland amusement park due to a dispute with its former operator, Standard Amusements, and the risk of a $36 million taxpayer payout.
Vermont Judge Orders Release of Columbia Student Detained During Naturalization Interview
A Vermont judge ordered the release of Columbia student and activist Mohsen Mahdawi from federal detention, where he was held after a naturalization interview turned into an ICE arrest.
New York City's Proposed Hike in Housing Voucher Contributions Sparks Concern Amidst Rising Homelessness
NYC proposes changes to the CityFHEPS voucher system, increasing the rent contribution from 30% to 40% after six years. Mayor Adams won't commit to a rent freeze, while critics fear the voucher changes could worsen homelessness.
New York Prison Scandal Unfolds as Inmate Death in Infirmary Exposes Violent Abuse and Body Cams Reveal Officers’ Misconduct
Body camera footage has revealed a pattern of violence in New York prisons, including an incident where inmate Robert Brooks was fatally beaten. Reforms and accountability measures are being discussed to address these systemic issues.












