Judge rejects liberal legal group’s demand NYPD turns over photos, tax ID numbers for...
A Manhattan judge rejected a liberal legal group’s demand that the NYPD turn over photographs and tax identification numbers for “all active members” — for fear the information would turn officers into targets. The Legal Aid Society had asked the court to force the department to turn over the information to make it...
New Yorkers Can Now Claim Pet Tax: What You Need To Know
Owning a pet can feel like a full-time job. Between vet visits, grooming appointments, and food costs, your furry friend might rival a human dependent. Although pets still don’t qualify as dependents on your taxes, you can come surprisingly close. The IRS is rolling out new opportunities in 2025 to help pet owners...
Police identify man struck and killed by out-of-control vehicle in NYC
OZONE PARK, Queens (PIX11) — Police have identified a man who was killed after he and two others were struck by a vehicle in Queens on Friday. Authorities say Zhihong Shi, 31, was pronounced dead at the hospital after he was hit at the intersection of 87 Street and Atlantic Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Shi […]
Trooper Wipes Out in Hudson Valley High-Speed Chase
A wild scene in the Hudson Valley caught on video of a New York state trooper crashing while pursuing a Dodge Charger. Police chases in New York, as in other cities, can be high-risk events that involve law enforcement officers pursuing suspects who are attempting to flee, often at high speeds. These chases can...
Bronx Woman Faces Potential Homicide Charges Following Ex-Boyfriend’s Death a Year After Shooting
A series of events has led to the death of Kennso Morikawa-Hernandez, 31, who died from injuries a year after being shot by his ex-girlfriend in the Bronx. Law enforcement is now evaluating the possibility of homicide charges. According to Gothamist, the shooting took place just after midnight on Feb. 13 last year...
New study says these are the best New York City neighborhoods to live in
Niche, a ratings and rankings website, has released a list of what it calls the best neighborhoods to live in New York City. Finishing in the top three neighborhoods are Little Italy, Kips Bay and the Theater District. All of the top 25 were either in Manhattan or Brooklyn, with...
Alleged Bloods Gang Member Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison For July 2020 Murder
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said today that a Brooklyn man was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of a 21-year-old man at a Massapequa home party on July 4, 2020. On September 26, 2024, a jury trial before Judge Howard Sturim found...
Blind justice: NYC lawyer was allegedly barred from jury duty because he couldn’t see...
Justice is supposed to be blind — but a Brooklyn juror was allegedly kicked out of court because he couldn’t see. Albert Elia, a blind lawyer who uses a guide dog and assistive technology, was called for grand jury duty in Brooklyn criminal court in October but dismissed after two days when he couldn’t watch video...
New York State Residents Furious Over Social Security Change
Social Security officials confirmed a change that's going to impact millions. Social Security identity checks are changing next month. The Social Security Administration confirmed starting April 1, you won't have the option to confirm your identity over the phone. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing...
‘Tesla Takedown’ rallies take place across upstate New York
Thousands of people across the country are making their voices heard at Tesla dealerships and plants this weekend, with many happening in Upstate New York, including at the Tesla plant in Buffalo and a dealership in Fayetteville. This is just the latest in a series of protests that have popped...
