Man pistol-whipped and robbed aboard E train near Port Authority, NYPD says
NEW YORK — The NYPD is searching for a man who allegedly pistol-whipped a subway rider and stole his phone early Sunday morning on a northbound E train near the 42nd Street–Port…
E-ZPass: New Jersey Turnpike Authority Faces Backlash After Dropping Local Firm for Foreign Entity with Alleged Ties to China’s Communist Party
Trenton, NJ – March 14, 2025 – A storm of controversy has erupted in New Jersey over the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s decision to award a lucrative $1.73 billion contract to operate…
Court Rules New Jersey, Governor Murphy Had No Authority to Seize Control of Local Police Department
PATERSON, NJ — New Jersey’s takeover of a North Jersey police department has been deemed illegal by a judge today. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin announced plans to appeal a court…
N.J. bill grants local election boards greater authority to determine ballot validity
TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed bill in New Jersey would expand the authority of local election boards to make initial determinations about the validity of ballots, particularly in cases involving ambiguous marks…
New York Power Authority to host free holiday event at Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center
NORTH BLENHEIM, N.Y. — The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will hold its annual “Holly Jolly Celebration” on Saturday, Dec. 14, offering a festive, family-friendly experience at the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center from…
Man slashed in face at Port Authority subway station, suspect sought
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are searching for a suspect who slashed a 26-year-old man in the face early Sunday morning inside the 42nd Street-Port Authority subway station. The attack occurred at approximately…
Man sentenced to 13 years for stabbing at Port Authority Bus Terminal, prosecutors say
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Michael McCloskey, 42, was sentenced to 13 years in state prison for the unprovoked stabbing of a 65-year-old carpenter at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in April, Manhattan District…
NYC Housing Authority Worker Charged for Robbery, Strangulation, Endangering Child
NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City employee was arrested late Tuesday night in the 43rd Precinct, the NYPD confirmed. Elbert Espinosa, a 34-year-old employee of the New York City Housing…
Man pleads guilty to attempted murder in Port Authority stabbing
NEW YORK — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced Thursday that Michael McCloskey, 42, has pleaded guilty to the unprovoked stabbing of a 65-year-old carpenter at the Port Authority Bus…
Off-Duty NYC Housing Authority Employee Arrested in the Bronx
BRONX, NY—An off-duty employee of the New York City Housing Authority, Brandon Suarez, 30, was arrested on Tuesday evening under multiple charges. The arrest occurred at 8:38 PM within the 40 Precinct.…
Deadly Stabbing Near Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown
MANHATTAN, NY—A 22-year-old woman was fatally stabbed late Tuesday night in Midtown Manhattan, prompting a swift response from local authorities. The NYPD arrived at the scene at 304 West 40th Street around…
NYC Housing Authority Employee Arrested on Multiple Charges
NEW YORK, NY—An employee of the New York City Housing Authority was arrested and charged with several offenses on Monday morning within the 23rd Precinct. Tsaddiyq-Nasah Makarios, 66, faces charges of attempted…
Manhattan Man Indicted for Unprovoked Stabbing at Port Authority Bus Terminal
NEW YORK, NY – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. announced today the indictment of Michael McCloskey, 42, for a brutal attack that occurred last month at the Port Authority Bus…
Singapore’s port authority to cooperate with U.S. authorities on Baltimore bridge incident
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) on Tuesday said it was in contact with the U.S coastguard and the management company of a Singapore-registered ship involved in a bridge…
Former Housing Authority Chairman Sentenced to 10 Years for Fraud and Bribery
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Cornell Bozier, the former Chairman of the Board of Commissioners at the Village of Hempstead Housing Authority (VHHA), was sentenced today to 10 years in prison by United…
D.C. Housing Authority Officer Shot in Navy Yard
Washington, D.C. – An officer-involved shooting took place early this morning in the Navy Yard area involving a D.C. Housing Authority Police officer. The incident occurred around 5:41 a.m. at a D.C.…
Fired Toms River Engineer’s Firm Hired by Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority has hired the firm of Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC, where former Toms River Township Engineer Robert Chankalian serves as Senior Professional…
Yellen says Congress should provide authority to regulate stablecoins
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers on Tuesday that Congress should provide a federal authority to regulate stablecoin issuers and wallet providers to close gaps in consumer protection…
Austin Woman Arrested for Embezzlement of Federal Funds from Killeen Housing Authority
WACO, Texas – DeAdra Johnson, a 52-year-old woman from Austin, has been arrested on charges related to the alleged embezzlement of federal funds from the Killeen Housing Authority (KHA), where she served…
US Deputy Treasury Secretary to discuss use of new Russia sanctions authority in trip to Europe, Japan
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo will travel to Europe and Japan this month, where he will coordinate with partners on the use of a new…
White House reviews protocol for delegating authority after Austin hospitalization
By Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House is conducting a review of Cabinet protocols for delegating authority, White House chief of staff Jeff Zients said in a…
Revamped Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza and West Bank, says senior US official
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday that governance of the West Bank and Gaza Strip needs to be connected under a “revamped and revitalized” Palestinian…
Police Investigation Slashing at Port Authority Bus Terminal Station
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying two individuals involved in a subway assault. The incident took place on Sunday, November 19,…
Biden says Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern Gaza and West Bank
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Saturday the Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following the Israel-Hamas war. “As we strive for peace, Gaza…
Fire in Lakewood Housing Authority Residence Linked to Open Flame
LAKEWOOD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fatal explosion occurred on November 1 at a residence within the Lakewood Housing Authority on Sampson Avenue, leading to the death of Ronald Prichard, 67. At around…
US telecom agency says it could boost authority over Huawei, ZTE equipment
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said on Thursday the agency’s proposal to reinstate net neutrality rules could give it new authority to force the removal of…
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