Man to spend 27 months in prison for New York marijuana smuggling
A Chinese man will spend over 2 years in prison after helping smuggle over 200 pounds of marijuana across the border in Franklin County, New York.
NYC teen fatally shot, 3 others hit by bullets in sick social-media car meet-up:...
A teen was fatally shot and three other people struck by gunfire – including a woman delivering slushies – when a Bronx car meet-up devolved into chaos over the weekend, authorities and sources said. Werling Mendez, 18, was killed by a bullet to the head during the violence-wracked gathering – which was part of a socia
NYC gas station sells $31,000 winning Take 5 lottery ticket
A winning lottery ticket worth $31,427.50 was sold at a Queens gas station earlier this month. The lucky ticket was sold in Rockaway Park for the Aug. 15 Take 5 evening drawing, according to the New York Lottery. The top-prize ticket was purchased at the BP gas station located at...
NYC schools start Sept. 10, leaving parents scrambling for childcare
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Students in Houston and Las Vegas returned to school on Aug. 10. In Los Angeles, kids went back on Aug. 12, and Miami’s students started the following day. Students returned Monday in Philade
New York man arrested after Martin County Lowe’s theft, sheriff’s office says
A 48-year-old New York man was arrested after the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said he stole about $1,000 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s and fled into a wooded area. Christopher Michael Santiago was charged with grand theft and resisting arrest, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s...
NJ man rents Times Square billboard in hopes of finding a kidney donor
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Mark Whitmore is one of roughly 95,000 people on a list waiting for a kidney donor. He says he’s in desperation mode. “I’m fighting for my life back. I want to be here for my daughter’s wedding; for my kids becoming parents,” Whitmore told PIX11 News. The 61-year-old New Jersey […]
1 dead, 2 wounded in Eastchester shooting
An 18-year-old man was killed, and two other people were injured in a shooting in Eastchester Sunday morning, according to the NYPD. Police responded to a 911 call for a shooting at 1710 E 233rd St at 5:42 a.m. When officers arrived, they found 18-year-old Werling Mendez with a gunshot...
Michael Jackson’s legacy returns to Brooklyn with Spike Lee’s free celebration
Spike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson with the free BK Loves MJ event in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, this coming August 29. The seven-hour celebration will feature DJ Spinna, classics from the artist and a very vibrant community atmosphere. This annual event, which began in 2009, unites fans and...
Gov. Shapiro announces new train service connecting Pennsylvanians to New York
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) —A second-daily “Pennsylvanian” train, between New York City and Pittsburgh via Harrisburg, will begin operating in mid-November. Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll announced the rail expansion Monday, Aug. 24, which followed a col
New York City’s Most Expensive Grocery Stores Keep Going Viral
New York City’s buzziest grocery stores are drawing long lines for pricey prepared foods. What are shoppers really waiting for?
