Man injured in subway assault aboard northbound 4 train in the Bronx

BRONX, N.Y. — A 57-year-old man was injured Wednesday night after being struck with an unknown object during a dispute aboard a northbound 4 train, police said. The incident occurred around 9:36…

Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry turns 80, still a punk icon from NYC to NJ

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Debbie Harry, the groundbreaking lead singer of Blondie and a defining voice of New York’s punk and new wave scene, turned 80 on Monday, marking a milestone for…

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for assault in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested Friday morning and charged with assault, police said. Spencer Ingram, a 29-year-old NYPD School Safety Agent, was taken into custody at…

NYPD Banned from NYC Pride Parade

NEW YORK, N.Y. — On Saturday, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch sharply criticized Heritage of Pride organizers on Saturday for their decision to bar armed, uniformed members of the NYPD’s Gay Officers…

Coney Island’s Shame: A Once-Proud Beach Reduced to a Garbage Heap

The viral video sweeping social media this week, showing Coney Island Beach buried under heaps of garbage, plastic bottles, and filth, is more than just a fleeting internet sensation—it’s a gut punch…

Tax White People More: NYC Mayoral Candidate Wants White People to Pay Higher Taxes

NEW YORK, N.Y. — City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani is backing a plan to overhaul New York City’s property tax system by shifting the tax burden from working-class homeowners in the outer boroughs…

Teen dies after Kingsbridge Road shooting escalates to homicide, 17-year-old arrested

BRONX, N.Y. — An 18-year-old male who was shot in the buttocks earlier this month during a dispute in the Bronx has died from his injuries, and a 17-year-old suspect has been…

Manhunt for Queens Murderer Ends After High Speed Chase

QUEENS, N.Y. — A man wanted in connection with the homicide of a 36-year-old woman in Queens has been arrested, the New York City Police Department confirmed. The arrest happened after a…

Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for DWI in the Bronx

BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested early Sunday morning in the 40th Precinct on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to police officials. Paula Finn, 54,…

Bronx man fatally shot near Trinity Avenue and East 149th Street

BRONX, N.Y. — A 38-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday morning in the South Bronx, according to the New York City Police Department. Officers from the 40th Precinct responded to a…

NYC visitor hits $1M jackpot on Maryland scratch-off

MORNINGSIDE, Md. — A New York City man visiting friends in Prince George’s County became a millionaire after buying a scratch-off ticket that netted him a $1 million prize, Maryland Lottery officials…

Barnegat Lighthouse: “Old Barney” on the Jersey Shore is a Beacon of the Past

Perched at the northern tip of Long Beach Island in New Jersey, USA, Barnegat Lighthouse — affectionately known as Old Barney — stands as a proud sentinel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and…

Off-duty NYC corrections officer arrested on forgery charges in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City corrections officer was arrested Wednesday night in Brooklyn on multiple forgery and possession of forged instrument charges, police said. David Coley, 34, was taken…

Manchester is Ocean County’s Next Development Boomtown as Real Estate Prices Rise in Neighboring Towns

In the heart of Ocean County, New Jersey, Manchester Township is emerging as a focal point for land investors and developers seeking the next big opportunity in a region experiencing a dramatic…

Staten Island man wins $1K a week for life lottery jackpot

STATEN ISLAND, NY — A Richmond County resident has claimed a second prize in the CASH4LIFE lottery game, securing a guaranteed minimum payout of $1 million after matching all six numbers in…

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Off-duty sanitation worker arrested for assault in Queens, NYPD says

QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Department of Sanitation employee was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with assault, police said. Henry Ortiz, 51, was taken into custody at approximately 4:56…

Off-duty NYC Sanitation worker arrested for menacing in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Department of Sanitation employee was arrested Thursday night in the 69th Precinct, authorities said. Devon Johnson, 39, was taken into custody at approximately 9:58…

Teen Sexually Assaulted in Central Park

New York – The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect who assaulted a 17-year-old in Central Park. According to the NYPD, “It was reported to police that on…

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Bronx man gets five years for brutal subway assault on 75-year-old MTA worker

BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for a violent, unprovoked attack on a 75-year-old MTA station agent in a Bronx subway station, according to…

Five Years After COVID: Looking Back on Strange Rules Our Government Made During Pandemic

TRENTON, NJ—As we embark on the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent ridiculous response by local governments, especially in New Jersey, let’s take a trip down memory lane. During…

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