Rangers rescue hikers with bee stings, blisters, and a broken finger
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers came to the aid of two 18-year-olds from New York City injured while hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks on the afternoon of June 6. Rangers first responded to a call for a hiker with facial swelling in the area of...
NYPD officer arrested, charged for attempted murder of Bronx man in Kingsbridge
An NYPD officer has been arrested and charged for the attempted murder of a Bronx man. The Bronx District Attorney confirms that off-duty officer, Jonathan Baez, is facing many charges including attempted murder, assault and kidnapping. According to the indictment, back on March 16 in front of 167West 231st Street,...
Yonkers student’s death after choking on donut at school prompts questions, investigation
Parents said they want clarity about what happened, including whether school cameras captured the moments leading up to the student's choking.
Rockaway Ferry Crew Plucks Capsized Boater From Jamaica Bay Chaos
A routine Rockaway run turned into a full-on rescue mission Saturday when a NYC Ferry crew spotted a man clinging to his capsized boat in the rough waters of Jamaica Bay off Rockaway Park. The crew alerted FDNY and the U.S. Coast Guard, and city rescue teams pulled the man from the water. He was taken to St. Johns Epis
A Famous NYC Restaurant Space Is Getting a Second Life After 35 Years of...
One of downtown Manhattan’s most famous restaurant addresses is getting a second life, and this time, the people behind Carbone, Torrisi, Sadelle’s, Dirty French, ZZ’s Club, and The Grill are stepping into the room. Major Food Group is preparing to open a new American tavern and steakhouse at 375 Greenwich Street, the
Nuns Offer Low-Cost Housing Alternative in New York City’s Rents
Nuns Offer Low-Cost Housing Alternative to N.Y. Rents
After 132 years, Aqueduct Racetrack prepares for its final race
For more than a century, the rumble of hooves, the buzz of bettors and the dreams of horseplayers have echoed through Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. Now, one of New York racing’s most storied venues is preparing for its final furlong. Aqueduct Racetrack will close permanently following its very last...
NYPD: Unknown woman needs help
The NYPD is still seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman who had a medical episode at a bus stop near the Social Security Administration building in Jamaica nearly a year ago. Police say the episode occurred at the Q42, Q83, Q84 bus stop on Archer Avenue and...
Honda of the Bronx Caught in Price-Switch Scheme, City Investigation Finds
Buying a vehicle is one of the largest financial commitments many households make. New York City officials say dozens of consumers were denied information they needed before signing contracts at a Bronx dealership. Honda of ... Read more
Port Authority employee charged with getting paid for work he didn’t perform
A Port Authority employee has been charged with getting paid for work he didn’t not perform by falsifying his hours, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced. Noah Nieves, 53, of Pennsylvania, is charged with theft by deception and tampering with records, both third-degree crimes, Mello said in a statement.
