Man dies after looking unwell in Rikers Island cell: Officials
There have been at least 14 in-custody deaths in New York City this year.
Intrepid hosting Pearl Harbor survivors’ families for 2025 remembrance
The Intrepid Museum's ceremony marking 84 years since the Pearl Harbor attack includes a wreath-laying in the Hudson River.
Mamdani plans to end destruction of homeless encampments in NYC
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Longwood shooting leaves teen hospitalized; no arrests
The shooting happened just before 7 a.m. on Intervale Avenue.
Where to get sufganiyot in NYC for Hanukkah 2025
The days are short, the temperature has dropped and Mariah Carey has begun to defrost. This can only mean one thing: Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is just around the corner, which means it’s time to think about where to get sweet, sticky sufganiyot in New York City this year.
Wards Island shrinks on edge, as criminally-insane patients go ‘stir crazy’ after flood, elevator...
It’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” on Wards Island. For the past three months, staff at the massive Manhattan Psychiatric Center have been “nonchalantly” trudging dangerous inmates — including the “Butcher of Tompkins Square Park” — through the facility’s non-criminal side to get them some fresh air since a...
New York health officials won’t change hepatitis B vaccine guidance
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
Viral TikTok at NJ Target warns of human trafficking
A TikTok creator is warning other women in Bergen County to stay aware of their surroundings after what she calls a scary encounter with a possible trafficker.
18-year-old accused of lighting fire in Manhattan subway car, injuring homeless man
An 18-year-old in Manhattan is facing arson charges, accused of lighting a fire in a subway car near a sleeping homeless man who suffered critical burn injuries.
Controversial Appointment: Mamdani Selects Activist, Known for ‘Abolish Police’ Comment, for Important Public Safety...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Mamdani taps disgraced activist who said 'one day we can abolish police' to key public safety committee.

















