30-year-old man killed in crash involving tractor-trailer on Cross Bronx Expressway
A man was killed in a chain-reaction crash overnight on the Cross Bronx Expressway, authorities said. The crash occurred on the southbound side near Jerome Avenue in Tremont, prompting a partial shutdown for several hours as police investigated. The roadway has since reopened in time for the morning commute. Police...
74-year-old man struck and killed on FDR Drive, police say
An NYPD vehicle in New York City He was crossing the highway at night when two drivers hit him, according to the NYPD. [ more › ]
Transit crimes up 175% this year in Morris Heights; police search for BX36 bus...
Police say a 32-year-old woman was attacked following a heated argument on board a BX36 bus on March 6.
Former Royal Coach Diner building to be turned into combination Sonic and Zaxbys
It will be the first Bronx location for both chains.
Mystery Smoke Over Macombs Dam Park Startles Bronx Morning Crowd
Thick, dark smoke rose over Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx early Wednesday, cutting across the morning skyline near Yankee Stadium and quickly grabbing the attention of commuters, park users and TV choppers. SkyFOX images on local broadcasts showed a heavy plume hanging over the park while people watched from nearby streets. As of the time noted in those broadcasts, officials had not released...
Corrections captain, 10 officers accused of submitting phony timesheets and stealing nearly $230K in...
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark says a New York City Department of Corrections Captain and 10 corrections officers were arraigned Wednesday on a 93-count indictment for allegedly submitting signed timesheets for hours they did not work. Clark says they racked up nearly $230,000 in pay. The captain, William Newlin,...
Weehawken PD arrest New York couple for roles in multi-state mail theft ring
The Weehawken Police Department arrested a New York couple for their roles in a multi-state mail theft ring last month after an officer observed one of them appear to be stealing from a local mailbox. On March 23rd, Weehawken Patrolman Joseph Caputi, while on patrol observed a double-parked vehicle opposite...
Police: Man stopped for talking on cell phone in Guttenberg busted with handgun
A Guttenberg police officer who initiated a traffic stop for a driver talking on a cell phone yesterday busted him for being in possession of an unregistered handgun, authorities said. Yesterday at approximately 8:38 a.m., Police Officer Lesley Avila was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of 68th Street and...
Jersey City bringing in former NYC sanitation official as DPW superintendent
The City of Jersey City is bringing in former New York City Department of Sanitation Manhattan Borough Chief James Leavy as their Department of Public Works (DPW) superintendent. “Jersey City residents deserve a Department of Public Works that is world-class, and James Leavy is the leader to get us there....
How to Obtain a Disability Parking Permit in NYC
Chaotic. Massive. Busy. Loud. Fast. Inaccessible. These are just a few words that could be used to describe New York City on any given day, which is why it can be tough to get around. But for people with disabilities, that is especially true. Reserved parking for people with disabilities can help ensure safe and […] The post How to Obtain a Disability Parking Permit...

















