New York City Could Run Out Of Electricity
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation released a report stating there is an “imbalance” between electricity supply and demand in New York City. That means that if it gets very hot, New York could face blackouts like those it has had in the past.
Brooklyn Bridge overrun by illegal vendors as disabled veterans say they are being pushed...
Vendors on Brooklyn Bridge generate growing tension at an emblematic pedestrian crossing in the city; likewise, commercial saturation severely affects the daily operations of authorized vendors. Nearly 42 informal vendors occupy pedestrian spaces and bike lanes of the historic elevated walkway; additionally, legal merc
A $1.4 Million Renovation of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Lake is Now Complete
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection, NYC Parks and the Prospect Park Alliance have completed a $1.4 million valve upgrade for Prospect Park Lake, according to a press release from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. The new valve — replacing an aging 8-inch service line...
Brownsville woman killed in Manhattan hit-and-run
Investigators say a driver attempted to merge from the parking lane on the far left side of 6th Avenue into northbound traffic as Destiny Murrell grabbed and held onto the driver side door.
This New York Steakhouse Looks Closed From The Outside But Is Always Packed Inside
The front door does not exactly scream dinner plans. Plenty of people glance at the plain exterior and assume nothing much is happening inside. Then the door opens, and every guess falls apart. New York loves a good fake out. Tables are full, the room hums, and hot broilers keep...
N.Y. Weather: Severe thunderstorms threaten New York state this week
Forecasters are tracking a significant severe weather threat developing for Thursday that will affect nearly the entire state. The Lower Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley and eastern Catskills could see the greatest risks for flash flooding and damaging thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. A slow-moving
N.Y. man sentenced after stealing gold bars from Central Pa. resident
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A New York man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing more than $500,000 worth of gold bars from a Lancaster County woman. The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office says Zhong Ren of Brooklyn, N.Y., was sentenced to 6-23 months in jail after pleading guilty on July 31
Police searching for man that broke into a school, stole $750 speaker
Police are asking for help finding the man who broke into a public school in Mott Haven and stole a speaker valued at around $750. They say the incident happened on Aug. 9 at 470 Jackson Avenue. According to officials, he got into the school after manipulating the handle of...
Ruthless gunman who injured adorable service dog arrested for wild shooting on NYC street:...
The ruthless gunman who opened fire on a Brooklyn street – hitting and wounding a service dog for a woman with Down Syndrome – was arrested Tuesday, cops and sources said. Adrian Benitez, 29, was nabbed around 8:15 a.m. and charged with attempted murder, three counts of assault, criminal possession of a weapon, reckles
Another death reported at Rikers Island jail: DOC
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Another person has died in New York City custody on Rikers Island, according to the Department of Corrections. Clarence Woodward, 41, was found having a medical emergency at the Robert N Davoren Center, officials said. He was declared dead at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday. It’s the seventh such death this y
