Mamdani’s consumer cop to analyze ‘billions of records’
Mamdani’s consumer cop to analyze 'billions of records'
Mamdani urged to consider merging NYC schools — as alarming map shows 219 with...
The Big Apple’s fiscal watchdog warned the Mamdani administration that it should start planning to merge woefully under-enrolled public schools — as an eye-opening map showed the depth of the city’s education crisis. City Comptroller Mark Levine said Wednesday that enrollment across the five boroughs has plummeted as h
Man stabbed in Bushwick during dispute over money, police say
BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) – A man was stabbed during a fight over money on Wednesday morning, police tell PIX11 News. A 37-year-old victim was wounded in the abdomen by an acquaintance during an argument about cash outside an apartment building on Bushwick Avenue around 9:44 a.m. Emergency Medical Services responded
Work starts on the new 16 Handles on 2nd Avenue
Storefront renovations are underway at 105 Second Ave. at Sixth Street, the future home of 16 Handles. As reported in June, Neil Hershman, CEO of the frozen-yogurt chain, purchased the four-story building for $4.5 million. The property is expected to house the relocated East Village shop. The longtime 16 Handles...
NYPD lawyer says department needs to fix civil ticket process after Gothamist report
NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters Michael Gerber at a City Council oversight hearing Wednesday. NYPD oversight groups like the Department of Investigation have said one key reason for the high number of dismissals is that police officers still hand write 100% of their civil tickets. [ more › ]
Top Rikers Official Suspended as Department Seeks His Firing
The city Correction Department has suspended a top official and is seeking to fire him over allegations that he made inappropriate comments to a female subordinate, The City Reporter has learned. Selwyn Fergus, 66, who was promoted to associate commissioner just last month, allegedly made inappropriate remarks to the e
NYPD officer accused of tampering with evidence to cover up stealing almost $50K
The investigation revealed that after a police report was filed for the burglary, the officer checked in on the investigation on the NYPD system.
Former NYC corrections officer from Freeport sentenced for illegally collecting military leave pay
Leah Mathieu, 35, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in April.
Off-Duty NYC Traffic Officer Denese Smith Accused of Strangling Home Care Aide
An off-duty New York City traffic enforcement officer was arrested this week and charged with strangulation following an incident involving a home care aide. Denese Smith, identified as 57 years old, was taken into custody on Tuesday in New York City, according to police. Police say Smith is facing a...
Mamdani administration gives emergency snow shovelers pay boost
The Mamdani administration is bumping emergency snow shoveler pay up to $45 an hour.
