Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Kim L. Yu as New Director of NYC's Contract Services to Enhance Government Efficiency
Eric Adams appoints Kim L. Yu as Director of MOCS and chief procurement officer, with Yexenia Markland as deputy director and John K. Katsorhis as deputy chief procurement officer.
NY Attorney Ryan Hemphill Slapped with 116-Count Indictment for Monstrous Sexual Assault Spree in Midtown Manhattan
Ryan Hemphill, an attorney, has been indicted by the Manhattan D.A. on 116 counts, including predatory sexual assault of six women, involving drugs, weapons, and threats to silence them.
Man Convicted of Rape in West Village Apartment After Tinder Date, Manhattan D.A. Affirms Consent Withdrawal
William Hathaway was convicted of third-degree rape by a New York jury, for an incident involving a woman he met on Tinder. Despite her revoking consent, he continued the sexual act. Sentencing is set for June 10, 2025.
New Yorkers Prepare for Rainy Weekend Despite No Severe Weather Hazards
New York City anticipates a rainy weekend with a 90% chance of showers starting tonight and sunny days to follow. Temperatures will slightly vary across boroughs, with highs in the 70s and lows in the upper 50s. No hazardous weather is expected.
New York City Destroys Over 3,500 Seized Illegal Firearms in Effort to Combat Violence
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD, and community leaders destroy 3,575 illegal firearms to combat gun violence, with the metal repurposed for a memorial by Coop Tech. Efforts against ghost guns and illegal weapon flow continue.
'Stranger Things' Mystique Takes Over Broadway as Marquis Theatre Hosts Prequel 'The First Shadow'
"Stranger Things: The First Shadow," a Broadway prequel to the Netflix series opens, offering clues to the next season and impressing with its technical stagecraft.
Former Model Accuses Disgraced Mogul Harvey Weinstein of Sexual Assault at 16 in Tense Manhattan Retrial
Harvey Weinstein's retrial spotlights new sexual assault allegations by former model Kaja Sokola from when she was 16, opposing Weinstein's defense that claims consensual encounters in show business.
SummerStage Set to Enliven NYC with Over 70 Free Outdoor Concerts Across the Boroughs
SummerStage announces over 70 shows for its free open-air concert series in NYC, featuring diverse genres across multiple parks, starting June 4 in Central Park.
NYPD Officer Alleges Discriminatory Drug Testing Practices in Federal Complaint
An NYPD officer filed a federal EEOC complaint, claiming the department's hair-based marijuana testing unfairly targeted him due to his dark hair, resulting in unwarranted demotion, while others faced no formal charges.
Man Indicted for Unprovoked Stabbing at Penn Station, Manhattan DA Seeks Justice in Transit Crime
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Jr. indicted Tyrone Massey for an unprovoked stabbing in Penn Station. Massey faces counts of attempted and second-degree assault.
NYC Basks in Sunlit Days with Wet Weekend Ahead, Says National Weather Service
NWS forecasts sunny days and potential rain on the weekend for New York City boroughs, with serene weather and no hazardous conditions expected imminently.












