Opinion: It’s Time to Pass the Homeless Protection Act
“The Homeless Protection Act … expands New York hate crime laws to include homelessness as a protected class: an attack against a person perceived to be experiencing homelessness motivated by bias could be treated as a hate crime.”. Blake was attacked on the subway, while experiencing homelessness. He is...
Mayor Adams orders removal of protected bike lane along stretch of Bedford Avenue
The old, unprotection version of the Bedford Avenue bike lane will be restored near Flushing Avenue. Adams recently held a town hall where members of the neighborhood’s Hasidic community criticized the bike lane. [ more › ]
Here are the ‘No Kings’ protests happening in the NYC area today
Saturday is expected to be a day full of parades across the U.S., and the New York area is no exception. Here’s a rundown of what to expect.
Woman caught up in fray as Gotti grandkids allegedly beat brother-in-law, video shows
The two Gotti brothers who brazenly beat down their brother-in-law in Queens also accidentally punched a woman who entered the fray, video obtained exclusively by The Post shows. A witness filmed part of the June 2 assault allegedly carried out in Howard Beach by John and Frankie Gotti, grandsons of the late “Teflon...
Man accused of kidnapping girl, 11, in park hid behind umbrella to evade cops:...
Editor’s note: The above video aired in a previous newscast. WOODHAVEN, Queens (PIX11) — A man accused of snatching an 11-year-old girl off her bike and groping her in a Queens park tried to evade cops by hiding under an umbrella, authorities said. Teddy Moussignac, 44, of Ozone Park, was indicted Friday on...
Deflating: Kingsbridge residents say city is ignoring 311 calls about illegal businesses
New York City residents are told to call 311 to report quality-of-life concerns. But what happens when the problems persist? A group of frustrated Kingsbridge residents is asking this question, and is finding fewer and fewer places to turn for help. In late May, a blue minibus advertising roadside mobile...
Twerking teens damage parked vehicle in Crown Heights
A witness to the incident said more than 100 teens rushed into the McDonald's on Eastern Parkway just before 7 p.m. Thursday night.
Convicted terrorist who conspired to kill Americans was teaching kids at a NYC mosque
A convicted Al-Qaeda sympathizer who conspired to kill Americans in shopping malls and traveled to the Mideast to train with the terror group was teaching kids at a Muslim community center on Staten Island. Tarek Mehanna — who prosecutors say once vowed to wage armed jihad against Americans both here and abroad —...
In changing Bensonhurst, Asian and Jewish communities find shared ground
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
Cat reunited with Queens family almost 10 years after disappearing
A cat who disappeared nearly a decade ago in Queens has been reunited with his owners.
