Lockdowns, Violence, and “Barbaric Conditions” in a Brooklyn Federal Jail Known for Its Famous...
This article is co-published with The Appeal. In February, a violent fight broke out in the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), a federal jail in Brooklyn. It left people like Sean Chaney, who was released in January after spending 15 months in MDC, scrambling to learn the status of his friend and former cellmate,...
NJ Cemetery Rapist Heading To Prison
NORTH BERGEN, NJ.- A 30-year-old North Bergen, New Jersey, man, and a convicted sexual predator, will be spending the next 24 years in New Jersey State Prison after being sentenced last Friday for the kidnapping and violent rape of a 23-year-old woman that occurred in the fall of 2019 in a North Bergen Church Cemetary.
Man sentenced to 25-years-to-life for killing EMT outside Astoria stationhouse
First responders gather at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts for the funeral of FDNY Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed in a random attack last week on Oct. 05, 2022 in Brookville, New York. Authorities say Alison Russo-Elling was stabbed in a random attack in October 2022. [ more › ]
Fordham tenants stuck inside units for over a month due to broken elevator
Multiple tenants in a Fordham apartment building report being stuck in their units for over a month due to a broken elevator.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves increases for 2-year and 1-year leases
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted on Monday night to increase rates for rent-stabilized apartments.
Suspect charged for bear spray attack that sparked massive stampede during NYC Pride: ‘Vomiting...
A 23-year-old New Yorker was nabbed for allegedly unleashing bear spray at a massive crowd of Pride revelers inside Washington Square Park, apparently out of fear of being assaulted himself, cops and sources said. Dominick Sabater, 23, of Harlem, allegedly sprayed the substance – held inside an 8.1 ounce container...
Mamdani called out by MSNBC guest for refusing to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase
Zohran Mamdani was called out on Monday by MSNBC guest Donny Deutsch over his refusal to condemn the "globalize the intifada" phrase and said he was "outraged."
Adams announces 100,000 free tickets for ‘front row’ seat to Macy’s 4th of July fireworks
Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday that 100,000 free tickets will be available to the public for viewing the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks.
Man convicted of killing FDNY paramedic Alison Russo gets maximum sentence
The man convicted in FDNY paramedic Alison Russo's brutal killing was given the maximum sentence Monday of 25 years to life.
Sentenced to 18 years for fraud, in a second round of prison
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — A MAN WHO SWINDLED $17 MILLION IN INVESTOR FUNDS was sentenced on Friday, June 27 to 18 years in prison, as a repeat offender. U.S. District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto presided at the sentencing of Richard Dale Sterritt, Jr., 67, also known as “Richard Richman,” for conspiracy to commit securities...
