Mamdani Does an About-Face on Mayoral Control
During his campaign, Zohran Mamdani pledged to end mayoral control of New York City’s schools. One day before taking office, he changed his mind. His decision reflects the legal and operational realities of governing the nation’s largest school system. Mamdani’s about-face came at a New Year’s Eve press...
Survivors in Fatal New York Train and SUV Wreck Win $182 Million
Metro-North Railroad | iStock - mizoula The electrified third rail launched the SUV 1,000 feet and pierced its gas tank open. The first passenger car burned. The post Survivors in Fatal New York Train and SUV Wreck Win $182 Million appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Man dead after exiting vehicle through backseat window on Belt Parkway
BAY RIDGE — A man, 43, died on the Belt Parkway on Jan. 8. Police said at 9 p.m., Rami Elsuwi was a passenger in a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe when he crawled out of the vehicle through the rear window on the Belt Parkway and 92nd Street Pedestrian Bridge. He hit his head on a guardrail.
Judge scolds alleged Gilgo Beach killer’s defense, vows trial will begin ‘come hell or...
Judge warns alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann's lawyers that trial will start after Labor Day "come hell or high water" despite new motions.
Mayor Mamdani ‘outraged’ after New York City Council employee detained by ICE on Long...
New York lawmakers, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, reacted Monday night after a City Council employee was detained by federal immigration officials on Long Island.
Former aide to Eric Adams arrested on federal bribery charges
Tony Herbert is accused of bribery in connection with two pay-to-play schemes.
10 No-Frills Seafood Restaurants In New York Are Absolutely Worth The Road Trip
Want to find no-frills seafood restaurants in New York worth visiting?. These 10 spots serve amazing fresh catches and unforgettable dishes!. 1. Bigelow’s New England Fried Clams (Rockville Centre) Bigelow’s doesn’t try to impress you with fancy decorations. The little building on Long Beach Road keeps things...
NYC trash bin program leaves Staten Islander without answers on missing order
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One Staten Islander just wants to know what happened to a trash bin he ordered from the city months ago. Michael Monopoli recently contacted the Advance/SILive.com to say that while he ordered the NYC bin in the fall, it hasn’t been delivered, and no one can tell him why.
Two Alexander brothers face new charge as trial approaches
Two of the three Alexander brothers were indicted on a new charge Monday, weeks before their federal sex trafficking trial is set to begin. Oren Alexander, 37, and twin, Alon Alexander, were charged with sexual abuse by physical incapacitation, according to a superseding indictment filed in federal court Monday. The...
Hundreds of new red light cameras to be activated across NYC, including Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York City Department of Transportation has begun expanding the city’s red light camera network. On Friday, the DOT announced that it had activated additional red light cameras at intersections around the city, and has plans to turn on more. The transportation agency...
