NY Attorney General Wins $1.4M Settlement for Nearly 700 Immigrant Workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today a $1.4 million settlement with Alba Services, Inc., which repeatedly violated state workers’ compensation by failing to report workplace accidents for 675 largely immigrant construction workers. Alba’s owner, Andrew Horan, and a network of related New York City...
Number of homeless students in NYC hits record high, new report finds
A schoolbus waits on New York City street Nearly 1 in 7 NYC public school students were homeless at some point last year. [ more › ]
The Best Soul Food Restaurants In Harlem, New York
Harlem has long been the heart of African American culture, and nowhere is that more delicious than in its soul food restaurants. From crispy fried chicken to creamy mac and cheese, these spots serve up comfort food that tells stories of tradition and family. Whether you’re a local or just...
New York Police Warn of Dangerous ‘AI Homeless Man’ Prank
Officers say viral trend wastes emergency resources and poses real safety risks
New Jersey woman arrested for alleged stabbing at Queensbury hotel
Andrea DePass, 30, from Union City, New Jersey, was arrested for allegedly stabbing someone with a kitchen knife during a domestic dispute, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
AG Tish James Secures Settlement for Hundreds Denied Workers Comp
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday announced a seven-figure settlement with a Manhattan demolition company, following a sprawling three-year investigation into allegations of workers compensation fraud going back nearly a decade. Alba Services agreed to pay $1.4 million to nearly 700 workers, many of...
Experts fear notorious Billionaires’ Row monolith could rain ‘chunks of concrete’ on NYC if...
One of Manhattan’s tallest and ritziest towers is full of cracks — and some engineers reportedly fear chunks of concrete could rain down on Midtown sidewalks if a $160 million renovation isn’t undertaken. The white concrete facade of 432 Park Ave. — the nearly 1,400-foot, 96-floor “Billionaires’ Row” tower that...
Bronx woman arrested in fatal beating at NYC public hospital, NYPD says
Lincoln Hospital is seen in the Bronx on Jan. 19, 2011. The 44-year-old defendant is accused of killing a 55-year-old woman at Lincoln Hospital. [ more › ]
Hochul vetoes EMS protection bill
A bill named after a fallen EMS officer that would have ensured that no EMS provider in New York City travels alone to the scene of an emergency was vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul last week. The Alison Russo EMT Supervisor Staffing Act, named for Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, a 24-year...
Thousands Rally in New York to Protest Possible SNAP Cuts
New York, US: Tensions rose across New York City on Monday as thousands of residents took to the streets to oppose the federal government’s proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Protesters gathered in Union Square and marched toward City Hall, chanting slogans and carrying banners...
