“The biggest gift” domestic violence survivor says Supportive Housing saved her life
New York, New York — For two years, Tabinda, a born and raised New Yorker, was in a place where she couldn't escape her abuser. That all changed when she was connected to New Destiny Housing. who found her a new place to live within five months. "That is...
Bronx man arrested, charged with murder in Sotomayor Houses shooting
Sean Grant, 28, is accused of shooting Gregory Stewart in the head late Sunday night.
New Yorkers Rally to Strengthen Sanctuary Protections
On Monday, immigration advocates testified before members of city council, recounting harms to immigrant New Yorkers following what they alleged was collaboration between New York City agencies and immigration agents. One immigrant who was referenced was a recently arrived mother who had requested therapy services...
ACCESS HRA mobile app stops working, forcing residents to brave cold temperatures
Residents showed up at the Hunts Point HRA office after the mobile application stopped working over the weekend.
Mamdani appoints convicted armed robber to public safety transition team
Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for selecting convicted armed robber Mysonne Linen to help shape NYC's crime and policing policy on his transition team.
Governor Hochul says shootings in New York have dropped since 2021
New York (WRGB) — Governor Hochul announced that shooting incidents with injury in 28 communities participating in New York’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative have dropped 60% since 2021, marking the lowest levels recorded for the first 11 months of a year since the state began tracking the data in...
NYC bill would allow individuals to sue for violations of sanctuary laws
The measure follows recent cases where jail and NYPD staff were determined to have improperly aided federal immigration efforts. [ more › ]
Runaway horse gallops on Van Wyck near JFK Airport before being captured safely: VIDEO
"There's no way this is real life." Video posted on social media shows a runaway horse galloping on an exit ramp for JFK Airport, past motels and parking lots.
Man accused of gunning down 38-year-old in NYCHA complex: Police
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man has been arrested after a 38-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the head inside of a NYCHA complex’s stairwell late Sunday night, according to police. Sean Grant, 28, was arrested Monday afternoon and has been accused of murder, officials announced. Police found 38-year-old...
Bitter cold puts spotlight on homelessness at NYC winter walk
As temperatures plunge across the Tri-State, a familiar winter danger is resurfacing, the life-threatening conditions facing thousands of New Yorkers who have no warm place to sleep.
