JFK-bound flight has to turn around after plane hits coyote on tarmac
New Yorkers have grown accustomed to bird strikes forcing passenger jets to turn around -- or land in a river. But a coyote on the tarmac?. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that JetBlue flight 1129, an Airbus A320 heading to JFK International Airport in Queens, had to turn around because it hit a...
New Trader Joe’s coming to Yonkers
The retailer has not shared an opening date or confirmed an exact location
Analyst reacts to ‘massive revelation’ in Jeffrey Epstein case
The Miami Herald reported Friday that bags of shredded documents were discovered outside the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan where Jeffrey Epstein was detained. Investigatory files revealed at least one inmate was involved in document disposal, raising questions about prison guard involvement. Podcaster...
New York City moves to dismiss Paladino’s free speech lawsuit
The New York City Council on Monday formally moved to dismiss Council Member Vickie Paladino’s lawsuit against the legislative body, saying her claims are “meritless” – but in doing so, city lawyers conceded that the council may not actually have the legal standing to expel the Queens firebrand over her statements on...
NJ man charged after fatal NYC subway platform assault
A 55-year-old man found on the platform at the 34th Street–8th Avenue subway station early Saturday evening later died and a NJ man charged with assault.
Man pistol-whipped, robbed inside of tax prep business in Fordham
The men are also accused of causing $6,000 worth of damages inside the location.
Mamdani delivers a Department of Public Safety that’s barely even symbolic
It’s not a department and it’s not about safety or any recognizable community — but Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s launch of his Department of Community Safety otherwise checked all the boxes. That is, the entity the mayor rolled out last week will symbolically honor his vow in last year’s campaign — and symbolism is what...
5 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in New York: April 2026
Whether due to corporate restructuring, bankruptcy liquidations, or a strategic pivot to digital-first models, here are the five major retail chains closing doors across New York this month. 1. Macy’s. As part of its "Bold New Chapter" turnaround strategy, Macy’s is aggressively trimming its physical footprint, with...
Harlem man dies in custody after shoplifting arrest, NYPD and court records say
100 Center St., where Manhattan Criminal Court is located The 51-year-old was transported to a local hospital from Manhattan Central Booking. [ more › ]
Parkchester father of 6 returns home after shooting; suspect turns himself in
Fernando Noyola returned home after a 16-day fight for his life, reuniting with his children after undergoing three surgeries.
