Menin fires more than a dozen council staffers
Newly elected Council Speaker Julie Menin fired more than a dozen City Council staffers on Thursday, the speaker’s office confirmed. Those included longtime communications aide Shirley Limongi, who had worked for multiple speakers going back to Christine Quinn. Also let go were former Director of Planning and Land...
Luigi Mangione seeks dismissal of the death penalty charge
Accused murderer Luigi Mangione seeks the dismissal of two firearms charges filed against him, including one that could result in the death penalty.
Second Man Seen With Gun At Garden State Plaza Arrested 77 Miles Away: Cops
Jamal Clark, a 21-year-old Newark resident, had been wanted following a reported gun sighting inside the mall on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in which Charlie Williams was previously arrested. Officers were notified at approximately 9:05 p.m. after mall security reported a suspicious person believed to be armed just after...
Anheuser-Busch bringing world-record sign to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS—A new world record is set to land in Missouri sometime in the near future. Anheuser-Busch will move the rotating, animated flying eagle sign atop the Newark brewery in New Jersey to the beer giant’s home in Saint Louis. Anheuser-Busch released a statement about the move. “The...
Highly contagious ‘super flu’ in NYC: Here are the symptoms
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new flu strain has engulfed the United States, causing the highest flu infection rate in 25 years as New York City’s flu-related hospitalizations continue to rise at alarming rates, data shows. Dubbed “super flu,” the strain, called A/H3, is responsible for 95% of...
NYC teen stabbed to death as fight spills out of pizzeria, official says
NYPD is looking for two people in connection with 17-year-old Josue Argudo stabbing death in Woodhaven.
Bobby Cannavale Skipping Golden Globes For Edison Reptile Expo, Rose Byrne Reveals
The "Third Watch" actor and Union City native’s plans were revealed by his partner, actress Rose Byrne, during her appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." Fallon asked Byrne if she was excited to attend the Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11. Byrne, who is nominated for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy...
Shakespeare Under the Stars: NYC’s Iconic Free Summer Performance Returns to Harlem — And...
Shakespeare under the stars? Don’t mind if we do! Harlem summer nights are getting a dramatic upgrade as The Classical Theatre of Harlem announces Othello as its 2026 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park production , bringing passion, power, and poetry to Marcus Garvey Park — totally free . The year may just be getting...
17 Midtown Manhattan Spots Where Every Meal Feels Special
Midtown Manhattan pulses with energy, and its dining scene is just as electric. From elegant French bistros to vibrant Italian trattorias, this neighborhood serves up unforgettable meals at every turn. Whether you’re celebrating something big or just treating yourself to a Tuesday night out, these restaurants know...
Clark family party stabbing followed argument over Uno
A friendly game of UNO at a family party turned violent in Clark last month after a fight broke out involving a stabbing and a 37 year old Uber driver was arrested, police said.

















