Staten Island murder victim ‘was a great man,’ says fiancée of slain mechanic: Report
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Alicia Zayas says her fiancé, Anthony Casalaspro, was a good man, a city sanitation mechanic who stepped up to help raise her children, according to the New York Post. Now, she’s mourning his brutal death and pleading for understanding as her son, 19-year-old Damien...
Man covered in blood walks into Brooklyn precinct, leads NYPD to fatal stabbing
A man was found stabbed to death inside a Crown Heights apartment early Monday after another man covered in blood walked into a nearby police precinct to alert authorities.
Knife-wielding woman robs Bronx taxi driver of $500 and flees on foot
BRONX, NY – A woman is being sought by police after robbing a taxi driver at knifepoint late Sunday night in the Norwood section of the Bronx. The incident occurred…
New York woman killed by ex-boyfriend, Montgomery County police say
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Police said they arrested a man who murdered his ex-girlfriend Sunday. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said officers went to the 1700 block of Imperial Dr. in Silver Spring after they received a call about gunfire in the area. When they arrived, they found Monique...
Latest Promotion Makes History for New York State Police
The historic promotion was the first of its kind for the New York State Police
At least a dozen passengers injured after MTA buses collide in Flushing
Police say the operator of a Q27 bus westbound on Sanford Avenue had a mechanical issue with the brakes.
New York’s Top All You Can Eat Buffet Restaurants Worth The Wait
New York is packed with all you can eat spots that reward patience with variety and reliable quality. From charcoal-grilled Korean barbecue to steady Brazilian rodízio and meticulous Japanese spread, the city offers serious value for curious diners. This guide focuses on places that are open, consistently...
Legal basement conversions are coming to NYC. Here’s where you might find them.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025. Donate today. Legal basement apartments are finally coming to New York City. Last week, the Department of Buildings launched an online application for homeowners who want to modify their basements — and also their backyards, attics and other similar types...
Stabbing At Kearny Marshalls After Dispute At Checkout Line: Police
At 6:17 p.m., officers responded to the Marshalls in Kearny at 175 Passaic Ave. and found a woman in bloody clothing with multiple puncture wounds to the torso, Kearny police said. The woman was stabbed over a dispute over the movement speed of the checkout line, police said. Amber Thompson...
Brownsville Becomes Home to NYC’s First Stress-Free Zone For Expecting Parents
The New York City Health Department launched the city’s first-ever Neighborhood Stress-Free Zone (NSFZ) in Brownsville. The initiative is designed to better support pregnant and postpartum New Yorkers and their families. Developed in partnership with Brooklyn Perinatal Network and Public Health Solutions, the pilot...
