‘People are outraged’: NYC Council bill aims to overturn mandatory compost rules after city starts doling out...
Compulsory composting became enforceable by fines in New York City starting at the beginning of the month, leaving some homeowners angry and a coalition of councilmembers pushing for a bill to reverse the law the council previously passed.
Northern Lights Will Be Visible In New York
Depending on where you live in New York State, you will have a chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. A couple of solar storms have emanated from the Sun, and they are expected to push the Southern boundary of the Northern Lights into New York State. WHERE CAN I...
NYPD official who called Post reporter a ‘f–king scumbag’ files for retirement months after...
The former NYPD deputy commissioner in charge of public information — who once called a Post reporter a “f—king scumbag” when asked for comment — has called it quits. Tarik Sheppard, a 21-year veteran of New York’s Finest, who also was caught publicly scuffling with his boss during a photo op, filed for retirement on...
Gas Prices Expected To Skyrocket In New York State
It looks like the trend of gas prices falling will soon be over in New York State. Starting in a couple of weeks, gas producers will have to switch over to the summer blend of gas, which is more expensive to make, and that will drive the cost of gas up across the state.
Columbia student arrested, detained by ICE agents at naturalization interview
A permanent United States resident and Columbia University student was arrested by Department of Homeland Security agents at his naturalization interview on Monday, according to a habeas petition filed by his lawyers.
One of NYC’s worst bathrooms gets new life after $5.6 million makeover
The Tompkins Square Park bathrooms have reopened after a major overhaul. The parks department just reopened the once-infamous Tompkins Square Park field house after a two-year shutdown. [ more › ]
Extra Extra: The play where audience members keep fainting
Because a London production of "The Years" keeps stopping the action after audience members pass out, here are your afternoon links: Katy Perry sang in space, giving salmon anti-anxiety meds is bad, the City Council speaker gets to borrow art from the Met and more. [ more › ]
Woman raped at knifepoint in Queens: NYPD
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) — Police are searching for a suspect accused of raping a woman at knifepoint in Queens Friday, authorities said. The suspect allegedly came up from behind the 50-year-old woman near 162nd Street and 89th Avenue in Jamaica at around 3 a.m., according to the NYPD. The woman was then forcibly...
Cuomo lands key endorsement as comeback bid for NYC mayor heats up
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is showcasing the backing of two powerful labor unions as he runs for mayor of the nation's most populous city.
NYCHA Tenant Pleads for Relief from Mold, Exposing Hazards in Public Housing
A New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) tenant is pleading for relief after enduring four months of exposure to mold in her apartment, raising concerns about persistent health hazards in public housing.
