Son arrested, accused of beating 76-year-old mother to death in Lower East Side apartment
Hou is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his 76-year-old mother, Zhu Hou, whose body was found inside her apartment at the Knickerbocker Village complex on December 19.
NYC phone ban reveals some students can’t read clocks
Anyone got the time? They want to know how much time is left in class ... but can't quite tell, one teacher says. [ more › ]
8 Cities in the US Banning Right Turns on Red Lights
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Harlem Night Market helps small businesses battle post-holiday sales slump
In just about a week, when the holidays are over and shopping slows down, it can be tough on small businesses. In Harlem, a holiday market is helping vendors stay afloat.
Fire breaks out in an East New York Chinese restaurant
The owner says the fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. and says he and his staff heard a loud boom, followed by flames coming from outside his restaurant before fleeing.
Former Alameda CEO Set for Release From Federal Custody in January 2026
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is scheduled to be released from federal custody on January 21, 2026, according to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons updated in late December 2025. The new date moves her release up by roughly four weeks from a previously reported February...
NYC family’s home gutted in Christmas Day fire that spread from alley trash can
A Queens family’s home was gutted by a devastating Christmas Day fire that spread from a trash can in the alleyway and engulfed the side of their house. The FDNY responded to the three-alarm fire on 147th Street in Flushing around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, the department wrote in a post on X . A family’s home in Flushing,...
Governor-Elect Sherrill Announces Inauguration Ceremony at NJPAC
NEWARK — Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dale Caldwell announced that their inauguration ceremony will take place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. During the ceremony, the incoming administration will outline its priorities and vision for New Jersey. “For more...
Another Mamdani Pick Sparks Backlash Over Social Media History
New York, NY (December 25, 2025) Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s decision to appoint popular children’s entertainer Rachel Griffin Accurso, widely known as “Ms. Rachel,” to his inaugural committee has ignited controversy and sharp criticism from segments of New York’s Jewish community. The appointment, first disclosed...
Body found on Brighton Beach shore
Authorities are investigating after a body was found floating in the water at Brighton Beach Thursday morning.
