Elizabeth Teacher One Of 12 Child Predators Nabbed In ”Operation Bad Santa’ Sting: Prosecutor
Joseph Davicsin, a 46-year-old middle school teacher at Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30, was one of 12 people caught up in the sting. Upon learning of his arrest, the district said immediate steps were taken to ensure the Davicsin did not enter any school. Davicsin is no longer employed by the district.
Woman Dies After Scaffolding Collapses in Chain-Reaction Crash Triggered by Garbage Truck
A garbage truck crashed into a car in East Harlem early Tuesday morning, setting off a chain reaction that sent vehicles into sidewalk scaffolding — which then collapsed onto a 75-year-old woman, killing her, police said. The incident happened Tuesday, Dec. 23, just before 6:30 a.m. at First Avenue and 101st Street,...
Teen shot and wounded at East Harlem housing complex on Christmas Eve
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A 16-year-old boy was shot in the back Wednesday afternoon at an East Harlem public housing complex, according to New York City police. The shooting occurred…
Maimonides looks to join NYC Health + Hospitals in the coming months
BOROUGH PARK — Maimonides announced on Monday they are close to merging with NYC Health + Hospitals. According to its website, NYC H+H is the nation’s largest healthcare delivery system, “dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect,...
OMNY makes a bumpy landing as MTA fully converts to tap-to-pay fare system
New Yorkers are saying goodbye to the MetroCard at the end of the year. OMNY will be the only way to pay for subway fares. The MTA has billed the new fare system as a boon for riders. But not everyone is having a great time with tap-to-pay. [ more › ]
Renting vs. Owning: Key Tenant and Landlord Laws Every New York Resident Must Know
New York landlord-tenant laws strongly favor tenants, regulating security deposits, evictions, and habitability while requiring clear lease terms for both parties. Renting offers protections like rent stabilization in NYC, but owning provides equity without eviction risks.. Security Deposits. Landlords limit...
Son arrested, accused of beating 76-year-old mother to death in Lower East Side apartment
Hou is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his 76-year-old mother, Zhu Hou, whose body was found inside her apartment at the Knickerbocker Village complex on December 19.
NYC phone ban reveals some students can’t read clocks
Anyone got the time? They want to know how much time is left in class ... but can't quite tell, one teacher says. [ more › ]
8 Cities in the US Banning Right Turns on Red Lights
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Harlem Night Market helps small businesses battle post-holiday sales slump
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
