Three elite U.S. universities evacuate buildings after bomb threats
Three elite Ivy League universities in New York and Rhode Island evacuated parts of their campuses on Sunday after receiving threats that bombs were placed inside several buildings. In a series of...
View ArticleWill Smith: An Evening of Stories With Friends tour is making a stop in...
“Will Smith: An Evening of Stories with Friends” book tour is making a stop in Brooklyn, NY at Kings Theatre on Nov. 9 to promote his new memoir, “Will.” [1] Smith’s transformation from a fearful...
View Article‘Rescind your deadly order’: Activists blast de Blasio for apparent return to...
Mayor Bill de Blasio had vowed to end solitary confinement on Rikers Island, but critics say the Risk Management Accountability System he imposed barely made a difference. Now, activists claim that de...
View ArticleNYPD sergeant opened fire at Queens karaoke bar during fight over alleged sex...
An off-duty sergeant assigned to a Brooklyn precinct allegedly fired shots at a Queens karaoke bar early Monday morning during a dispute that may have been triggered by a sex deal gone bad, it was...
View ArticleNew York online sports betting licenses awarded to nine operators
New York online sports betting took a big step forward today as the New York Gaming Commission awarded online sports betting licenses to nine operators. The commission today awarded 10-year online...
View ArticleQueens Supreme Court dismisses 60 cases that relied on testimony of convicted...
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz on Monday, Nov. 8, moved to vacate the convictions of 60 defendants, primarily for drug transactions or weapons charges, which were based on the police work of...
View ArticleTeenager shot in the leg steps away from high school in Bronx: NYPD
Cops are looking for the culprit who shot a 17-year-old boy in the leg near the Theodore Roosevelt High School campus in the Bronx on Monday afternoon, authorities said. Police reported that the...
View ArticleAlleged heroin, guns seized at North Riverdale stash apartment
New York City DEA agents wrapped up a months-long investigation last week, seizing approximately 28 pounds of alleged heroin -- with an estimated street value of approximately $4 million -- and three...
View ArticleSchumer, Velazquez look to Hispanic Federation for Build Back Better support...
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joined Representative Nydia Velazquez and the Hispanic Federation Monday to discuss the impact the Build Back Better Agenda, if passed, and the Infrastructure...
View ArticleMalliotakis Pragmatic, AOC sticks to guns on Infrastructure Vote
Like two ships passing in the night, U.S. Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/Southern Brooklyn) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens/Bronx) were each asked to vote on the $1 trillion...
View ArticleBest CBD Flower – Fast Acting & Mood Boosting Wellness Products
There’s nothing like a substance that brings relief and comfort without fail. Some people opt for a glass of wine while others go for a pint of rocky road. While the waves of relaxation seep in with...
View ArticleMetroPlusHealth launches golden promotion for city workers
MetroPlusHealth is looking out for the city — especially its workers with a special promotion during its open enrollment period. Known as MetroPlusHealthGold, insurance officials celebrated the new...
View ArticleReporters may be kept away from de Blasio’s City Hall press briefings through...
COVID-19 was just beginning to take hold of New York City in March 2020 when reporters last set foot in City Hall's Blue Room for a press briefing with Mayor Bill de Blasio. Since the pandemic began,...
View ArticleAsian-American groups battle over state diversity data collection bill
Several Asian American-led groups and legislators are supporting a bill that’s nearly at Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk, but one organization of conservative Chinese advocates wants it vetoed. The Asian...
View ArticleOp-Ed | What to know about COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Recently, important updates about the COVID-19 vaccine were announced—that certain people are now eligible for a “booster” dose. Since the beginning of COVID-19, our scientific understanding of the...
View ArticleHochul announces COVID vaccine contests for young kids to win free public...
Young New Yorkers getting their COVID-19 shot can enter a statewide competition for a full scholarship at a public city or state college, including tuition, fees, and room and board, Governor Kathy...
View ArticleSheinkopf Speaks: The Progressive Conundrum
[caption id="attachment_59126" align="alignleft" width="192"] Hank Sheinkopf[/caption] It’s a sure sign they got clubbed the day before when you get the email telling you how good they did, how bad the...
View ArticleSchumer and Torres announce support for federal dollars to cap Cross Bronx
As the $1 trillion federal Infrastructure Bill [1] was approved last week and is awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature, NYC is set to receive the largest funneling of infrastructure money in its...
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