This NYC Meteorologist Noticed The City’s Most Significant Blizzards All Have To Do With...
Although we’re in the midst of what’s shaping up to be one of the snowiest winters in NYC in five years , one meteorologist noted that the number “6” actually holds a special place in Gotham blizzard history. We’re anticipating quite significant snowfall on January 25th, and we’re already mapping out what the city...
Developer who owns 40-acre Calverton industrial site indicted in $8.5M pandemic-era loan fraud
A New York City real estate developer who owns industrial land in Calverton is facing federal felony charges alleging he defrauded multiple pandemic-era relief programs out of millions of dollars. David Ebrahimzadeh, 45, of Manhattan, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on one count of bank fraud,...
#fyiSI: This former funeral home on Staten Island just became something completely different
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A newly constructed building on Hylan Boulevard has sparked curiosity from residents due to its lack of signage and frosted door. Located at 301 Garretson Ave., the Dongan Hills building was once Virginia Funeral Chapel. According to previous reporting by the Advance/SILive.com, the property...
‘Aggressive’ raccoon that charged at a group of people shot dead on NYC boardwalk:...
Police unloaded three bullets killing an “aggressive” raccoon after the animal charged at people on a Queens boardwalk this week, authorities said. Cops showed up at Beach 121st Street and Ocean Promenade in Belle Harbor around 9 a.m. Thursday after receiving a call of a “vicious animal” there, according to police....
NYPD seeks suspect in Bronx homicide after man found shot in the head
Bronx, NY – The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred last summer in the South Bronx. The shooting took place on the evening of Monday, June 17, 2024, near East 162nd Street within the 42nd Precinct. Officers responded…
The great e-bike crackdown has begun
Is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the e-bike movement, follow Andrew...
Cocaine Pipeline to Northwest Pa. Alleged as Grand Jury Charges Two Cousins
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced criminal charges against two cousins accused of trafficking cocaine across the Commonwealth, following an investigation conducted with the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury. According to the Office of Attorney General, Corey Scott, 50, of...
3 people found dead as major winter storm moves across the US, reports say
(Gray News) - Three people were found dead across New York City when temperatures had dropped into the teens Saturday. New York Police Department officials confirmed three bodies had been found, two in Brooklyn and one in Manhattan, between 7 and 9 a.m, WNBC reported. None of the bodies had...
New Law Mandates Air Conditioning in NYC Apartments to Combat Heat-Related Deaths
New York City has enacted a new law that will require landlords to provide air conditioning to tenants who request it. According to Gothamist, the law takes effect this week, though the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development will not begin enforcing the requirement until the summer of 2030.
NYPD searches for suspects after man shot in broad daylight in Bed-Stuy
Witnesses say gunfire erupted suddenly, forcing people to seek shelter in a nearby grocery store.
