Interrupted SNAP benefits force Chinese New Yorker to use food pantry for first time
As the government shutdown continues to interrupt funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the 1.8 million New Yorkers who depend on the program are worried they will not be able to feed their families. More than 300 people recently showed up at a pop-up Lower East Side food...
N.J. teen has been missing since Halloween
Newark police are asking for the public’s help as they try to find a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Halloween. Brianna James was last seen on Oct. 31 in the area of Maple Avenue near Grumman Avenue, police said. While Brianna ran away twice previously, neither incident was...
De Blasio’s South Tucson mayor gal pal ‘stalking’ him, friends worry he’s having an...
Trouble in paradise already? Bill de Blasio’s new flame apparently can’t get enough of the former New York City mayor — to the point where his friends fear she’s “stalking” him, a source tells The Post. South Tucson Mayor Roxanna Valenzuela was recently outed as de Blasio’s latest fling, which allegedly blew up his...
Police seek suspect after woman groped at Harlem bus stop
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A woman waiting for a city bus in Harlem was reportedly groped by an unidentified man who fled after boarding an M116 bus late last month.…
Fatal pedestrian crash snarls traffic near the Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey
The crash happened early Wednesday morning on the westbound side at Kennedy Boulevard in Union City.
Jersey City Hospital Faces Closure, Major Layoffs Amid Real Estate Plans
Hudson Regional Hospital’s Jersey City facility is facing a potential shutdown and mass layoffs as a financial collapse threatens the operator’s newly acquired Hudson County network. Residents, staff, and officials warn that the closure of Heights University Hospital would devastate access to essential medical...
Read between the lines: we need Black bookstores
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. “Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore” by Char Adams. c.2025,. Tiny Rep Books. $32.00. 291 pages. You’re not planning on being selfish. But seriously, you’ve been waiting...
Newark man beaten and robbed during early morning smoke break
Man beaten and robbed while smoking on Newark street as police hunt trio Newark, NJ – A man was ambushed and brutally attacked while smoking a cigarette early Sunday morning…
Gen Z socialist defies Mamdani with plan to launch primary challenge against Jeffries
New York City Councilman Chi Osse is planning to challenge House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) for his seat next year despite opposition from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Osse, 27, wants to oust Jeffries as Democratic leaders are being blasted for their handling of the government shutdown. But Mamdani...
10 New York Fried Chicken Spots So Good You’ll Cross The City For Them
New York City has become a fried chicken paradise, with spots serving up crispy, juicy perfection in every borough. From Korean-style wings to Southern comfort classics, the variety is mind-blowing. I’ve rounded up the absolute best places that are worth the subway ride, no matter where you live. 1....
