New York Braces for Weekend of Weather Warnings, Fire Watch and Coastal Flood Advisories Across Boroughs
The article discusses the weather forecast for New York, including a Fire Weather Watch, a Coastal Flood Advisory, and a generally sunny week with chances of rain midweek.
Manhattan Friar Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Fake Beirut Medical Charity Scheme
A Franciscan friar in Manhattan pleaded guilty to wire fraud for a fake medical charity scam, admitting to stealing over $560,000 from donors. He faces a possible 20-year prison sentence.
U.S. Attorney Strikes Consent Decree with Liberty School District for USERRA Violations, Army National Guard Member Awarded Damages
The U.S. Attorney's Office secured a consent decree against Liberty Central School for violating USERRA, providing damages to teacher and National Guard member John Chewens for lost wages.
Student in Custody After Stabbing at Gorton High School in Yonkers, School Resumes Post Lockdown
A student was arrested at Gorton High School for a stabbing incident; the school was temporarily locked down and later resumed normal activities. The injured student is stable, and officials are investigating the dispute.
Internet-Famous Squirrel Peanut and Companion Raccoon Euthanized Despite Negative Rabies Results in Chemung County
Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the raccoon were euthanized and tested negative for rabies, sparking debate over wildlife management after being taken from owner Mark Longo.
Schrödinger Strikes $150M Deal With Novartis, Potential for $2.3B in Future Payments
Schrödinger entered into a deal with Novartis, receiving an initial $150 million with potential for future payments totaling $2.3 billion. The collaboration involves drug discovery programs and software licensing.
Renters in NYC Face Rising Costs, New Law Shifts Broker Fees from Tenants to Landlords
The NYC housing market sees rising rents amidst a tight competition, with a new law passing to shift broker fees from tenants to landlords, causing uncertainty among real estate groups.
Woman Slashed and Pushed onto Tracks at Harlem Subway Station, NYPD Seeks Suspect Michael Blount
A woman was attacked, slashed, and pushed onto subway tracks in Harlem, with Michael Blount identified as the alleged assailant. The NYPD urges public cooperation to apprehend him.
New York City Comes Alive with the Opening of Union Square and Macy’s Holiday Markets, Shop Local Artisans and Delicacies
Union Square Holiday Market in NYC opens today, featuring over 185 vendors, until December 23, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. It offers diverse gifts, open until 8 pm on weekdays and weekends.
Spring Valley Man Convicted in Violent Robbery and Firearms Case in Rockland County
Thierry Antoine was convicted for a violent Hobbs Act robbery and firearms charge relating to a 2019 incident where he and accomplices assaulted a man and robbed a marijuana dealer's home.












