NYC Security Company Valor and President Plead Guilty to Providing Sham Safety Training Linked to Worker's Death
Valor Security & Investigations and its President pleaded guilty to charges including Attempted Enterprise Corruption and Reckless Endangerment, related to running a fraudulent safety training school.
Manhattan DA Charges Schnellbacher-Sendon Group in $40 Million Payroll Fraud, Accused of Dodging $9 Million in Premiums
The Schnellbacher-Sendon Group was indicted for cheating NYSIF out of over $9 million in insurance premiums through a $40 million cash payroll conspiracy.
Nigerian Hacker Sentenced to 63 Months in U.S. for Multimillion-Dollar Cyber Fraud
A Nigerian man was sentenced to over five years in prison for participating in a cybercrime scheme targeting U.S. tax preparation businesses and stealing millions of dollars.
East Harlem Celebrates Puerto Rican Heritage with 40th Annual 116th Street Festival This Weekend
The 40th annual 116th Street Festival celebrates Puerto Rican and Hispanic culture in East Harlem with music, activities, and a live PIX11 broadcast. Traffic rerouting expected.
New York City Honors Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik at St. Patrick's Cathedral Funeral
Bernard Kerik, former NYC police commissioner, was remembered at a funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral after passing away at 69. His tenure was marked by both his leadership during 9/11 and legal troubles.
New York Governor Hochul Appeals to U.S. Senate to Oppose Controversial "One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Governor Hochul opposes the controversial "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," urging the Senate for a bipartisan option, while GOP senators debate the bill's cuts to healthcare and social safety nets.
NY Attorney General Letitia James Battles FDA to Liberate Abortion Pill alongside Californian, Massachusetts, and New Jersey Counterparts
AG Letitia James and counterparts filed a petition asking the FDA to lift restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone, highlighting its safety record and arguing against the REMS program's barriers.
Umbrellas Up as New Yorkers Brace for Showers and Thunderstorms with Sunny Skies Expected by Midweek
The National Weather Service forecasts showers and possible thunderstorms in New York, with varied chances of precipitation and temperatures in the mid-70s to upper 80s. Clearer weather is expected midweek.
Mayor Eric Adams Announces $50 Million Revitalization of "The Arches" Near Brooklyn Bridge, Boosting Manhattan Public Spaces
Mayor Eric Adams has reopened "The Arches" near the Brooklyn Bridge, enhancing the public space with $50 million in funding for seating, greenery, and lighting, supporting summer activities.












