Brooklyn NY

NEW JERSEY — Amin Sharif, 50, of Newark, has been sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for sex trafficking and related offenses, including the exploitation of a minor, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. The sentence follows Sharif’s conviction in July 2024 after an eight-day jury trial before U.S. District...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Who else is getting hungry?. We kicked off our latest Best of Staten Island 2025 category earlier this month, asking readers to nominate the best breakfast spots across Staten Island. In return, we received 56 nominations on our Instagram, Facebook and TikTok posts. The votes...

You’ve heard the saying, "There’s nothing to do in a small town. " Well, many here in Upstate New York would disagree. Most of us would love for life to slow down a little bit so we can take the time to enjoy the unique charm that small-town living affords us: the fresh air, open roads, sense of community, and...

PATERSON — The United States Treasury has pulled back $445,000 in grants that had gone to the city for traffic safety and health services as the federal government claims it is recouping money Paterson owes for Medicare and Medicaid. City officials said they were unaware of any money owed to the federal government...

An NYPD vehicle is seen in Queens on July 4, 2022. Kevin Marcial claims the punishment was unjustly harsh. [ more › ]

A Brooklyn man on Thursday pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), according to federal and city officials. Rasheedul Mowla, a U.S. citizen, travelled to Syria to join ISIS and expressed his willingness to actively support their...

Police are searching for a woman who allegedly attacked two people in a suspected anti-Asian hate crime at a Chinese restaurant in Harlem last week.

New York City’s $9 congestion toll on drivers in Manhattan’s busiest areas will remain in effect, despite the federal government’s Sunday deadline to scrap it. In a statement about the deadline, a spokesperson for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “The program is working. Traffic is down, business is up and the...

New Yorkers may see some major changes at Burger King. This week, Hudson Valley Post reported that a major IHOP franchise operator filed for bankruptcy. CLICK HERE to learn more. On The Border Mexican Grill And Cantina Files For Bankruptcy. We previously reported On The Border Mexican Grill And Cantina...

New York residents are dealing with significant changes to Social Security. Millions of New Yorkers rely on Social Security and many aren't happy with the changes. Nearly four million residents across the Empire State receive social security payments. Two Social Security Offices Expected To Close Soon. Elon Musk's...