Bronx Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Shooting That Injured 5-Year-Old Girl
A Bronx man received a 15-year sentence for involvement in a shooting that injured a 5-year-old girl during a vigil. He had pleaded guilty to illegal ammunition possession.
New York Federal Court Sentences Repeat Offender to 100 Months for Illegal Re-Entry
Repeat offender Juan Carlos Padilla Santos was sentenced to 100 months in prison for illegal re-entry into the U.S., following a criminal history including murder and narcotics convictions.
Las Vegas Man Opens Fire in Manhattan Skyscraper Killing NYPD Officer and Blackstone Executive Among Four Dead
A shooter, Shane Tamura, killed four, including an NYPD officer and a Blackstone executive, in a Midtown Manhattan building. Mistakenly believed to target the NFL, the gunman, who thought he had CTE, later died by suicide.
Manhattan Subway Service Disrupted Due to Power Outage at West Fourth Street Station Amid Heat Wave
A power outage disrupted NYC subway service, affecting several lines and passenger commutes amid high temperatures. MTA investigated causes, highlighting infrastructure strains due to heat.
Columbia University Strikes Deal with Trump Admin to Curtail Foreign Student Numbers Amid Controversial Higher Ed Shakeup in NYC
Columbia University has made an agreement with the Trump administration to reevaluate its reliance on and admissions process for international students, amid a broader push for policy changes affecting foreign students' involvement in U.S. academia.
Gunman Targeting NFL Opens Fire in Manhattan, Suspected CTE Case Leaves Midtown Reeling
A shooter, Shane Tamura, targeted a Manhattan building housing NFL offices and may have been motivated by a grudge related to CTE, a condition linked to football injuries. The investigation continues.
New York City Sweats Under Scorching Heat Wave With Temperatures Nearing 100 Degrees
New York City faces a heatwave with temperatures reaching the high nineties, and the National Weather Service issuing heat advisories and warnings. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and cautious.
Health Alert as Central Harlem Investigates Five Legionnaires' Disease Cases with No Fatalities Reported
Central Harlem is battling a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with five confirmed cases. Health officials are probing local water systems and urging higher-risk individuals to be alert to symptoms. No deaths have been reported.
NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up as Adams Criticizes Cuomo’s Resignation Amid Harassment Probe and Both Trailing Mamdani in Polls
Incumbent NYC Mayor Adams and former Gov. Cuomo trade barbs in the mayoral race, with Adams criticizing Cuomo's resignation amid a harassment probe and Cuomo countering on Adams' Trump dealings. They lag behind Democratic candidate Mamdani in polls.
Mount Sinai Morningside Seeks Public's Help to Identify Mystery Woman Hospitalized Over 100 Days in Harlem
Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking public help to identify a woman named "Pam" who has been hospitalized since April 12 and was found at a bus stop in Harlem. She's in her late 50s, speaks English, and is often dressed in black.
Over 3,000 Illegal Firearms Seized in NYC as Shootings and Homicides Drop Under Mayor Adams' Watch
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the removal of over 3,000 illegal firearms from NYC streets in 2025, contributing to reduced shootings and homicides.












