NYC wins tuition case as court rejects parents’ private online school claim

A federal judge rules the placement failed to meet a disabled student’s educational needs. New York, NY – A federal judge has ruled in favor of the New York City Department of…

NYC Pushes to Make Basement Housing Approvals Easier by Reducing Red Tape and Construction Roadblocks

City officials launch initiative to simplify backyard and basement housing as affordability pressures grow. New York, NY – New York City is moving to accelerate the construction of accessory dwelling units, or…

Lakewood’s explosive growth reshapes Ocean County as Orthodox community, shtickle pioneers expand outward

A decades-long population surge centered in Lakewood is driving significant demographic, housing, and political changes across neighboring New Jersey towns. Lakewood, NJ – What began as a small yeshiva community in the…

NYC set for mild weekend as temps climb into 60s after winter chill

A stretch of sunshine and warming temperatures is expected to draw New Yorkers outdoors as the city transitions into springlike conditions. New York, NY – New York City is heading into a…

Female heist crew sought in NYC jewelry theft spree spanning Manhattan and Brooklyn stores

Police say coordinated distraction tactics led to more than $40,000 in stolen jewelry across three incidents. New York, NY – Police are searching for three individuals accused of carrying out a series…

NJ Transit Delays Up to 60 Minutes After Overhead Wire Damage Near Portal Bridge

Rail service between Newark and New York is running with limited service after damage to Amtrak overhead wire infrastructure. Newark, NJ – NJ Transit rail service is experiencing delays of up to…

60,000 Pounds of Walnuts Stolen From Trailers in Bronx Cargo Theft as Police Investigate Heist

New York State Police warn businesses to be cautious after tens of thousands of pounds of packaged walnuts were stolen from trailers in Hunts Point. Bronx, NY – New York State Police…

NYC Crossing Guard Attacked at Bronx Intersection

Police are searching for a suspect accused of punching a school crossing guard while she was on duty at a Bronx intersection. Bronx, NY – The New York City Police Department is…

Marine turned chaplain who helped grieving families across Virginia passes away

Beloved first responder chaplain Reverend Ron Thayer dies after long illness STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and the region’s first responder community are mourning the passing of longtime…

FBI Investigation Into IED at NYC Gracie Mansion Leads to Raid and Arrests in Bucks County

Federal investigators say an explosive device deployed during a protest near the mayor’s residence could have caused serious injuries or death. NEW YORK — Federal authorities have launched a terrorism investigation after…

NYC Department of Education Wins Federal Court Dismissal in Special Education Lawsuit

A Manhattan federal judge ruled that a parent’s challenge to a state education review decision cannot proceed, dismissing the case against the New York City Department of Education. Manhattan, NY – A…

Woman’s discrimination and retaliation claims to proceed against NYC School Construction Authority

Court finds sufficient evidence for national origin bias and retaliation but dismisses parts of disability claim Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York has ruled that…

NYC sues Bronx towing company over ‘junk fees,’ overcharging and illegal cash-only demands

Mayor Mamdani, DCWP seek restitution and license revocation for Instant Recovery Corp. New York, NY – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)…

Brooklyn police cadet indicted for allegedly raping 17-year-old he met online

District Attorney says the accused deceived the victim about his age before the assault. Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced that a New York City Police Cadet has been…

Woman slashed with box cutter at Bronx subway stop

Police say attacker fled after argument turned violent on Bronx ‘4’ train platform BRONX, NY – New York City police are searching for a suspect who slashed a woman with a box…

Former NYC Jail Guard Busted in $15K Rikers Cigarette Scandal

Bronx Court Sentences Ex-CO in Rikers Bribery Scheme BRONX, N.Y. — A former New York City Department of Correction officer has been sentenced to probation after admitting he smuggled contraband worth an…

NYPD seeks suspects in Brooklyn robbery pattern involving teens

Police are searching for multiple suspects linked to a series of robberies targeting teenagers across four Brooklyn precincts. Brooklyn, NY – The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s…

Purse snatcher targeting elderly women in Queens

Detectives are investigating a robbery pattern in the 104th Precinct after three women were targeted in purse snatchings across Maspeth and Ridgewood neighborhoods. QUEENS, NY – New York City police are asking…

MAGA hat wearing man sets woman’s boots on fire during hate crime attack in Chelsea

Detectives are investigating a hate crime after a woman was verbally harassed and set on fire during a daylight assault on West 26th Street in Manhattan. MANHATTAN, NY – New York City…

Police seek suspect who slashed man’s neck during fight inside Queens business

Detectives are investigating an early-morning assault in Corona that left a 26-year-old man injured after a violent dispute turned into a slashing. QUEENS, NY – New York City police are searching for…

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