Package delivery has taken a toll on New York City, comptroller says. He’s urging...
Last-mile delivery services in New York City are tied to increased crashes, traffic and workplace injuries, as well as more air pollution in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, according to a report City Comptroller Brad Lander released Monday. The report blames a fragmented regulatory environment and...
NYC spa accused of having hidden camera in locker room
A woman at a New York City spa claims she saw a hidden camera in a locker room where she and other women were naked.
Code Blue alert hits for 20 million people amid extreme cold weather – city...
A WINTER weather warning has hit 20 million people as temperatures are expected to drop drastically overnight. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a cold-weather alert in coordination with New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM). From Monday, November 17, at 4 pm EST to Tuesday, November 18, 8 am...
Stranger pushes good Samaritan, 56, into moving NYC train as she tries to settle...
A stranger shoved a good Samaritan into a moving Harlem train – leaving her with a broken back and bleeding in her lungs – when she tried to break up a fight on a subway platform early Sunday, prosecutors and sources said. The 56-year-old victim stepped into the fray when she spotted two men fighting on the...
Gunman shoots at Coney Island street vendor in broad daylight to steal DVDs
The vendor, a 39-year-old man, was working at West 29th Street and Mermaid Avenue around 2:20 p.m. when the suspect took DVDs and attempted to leave without paying for them, police said.
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Administration Draws 50,000 Job Applicants Reflecting Public Enthusiasm
As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office, about 50,000 applications have been submitted for roles in his incoming administration. USA Today reports that Mamdani said the large volume shows strong interest in joining city government. Nearly half of the applications were submitted on the first day the...
Mamdani’s Mental-Health Plan Is a Well-Worn Flop
The least revolutionary plans that New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani advanced on the campaign trail dealt with mental illness. The most likely outcome of these plans is that taxpayers pay more for slightly worse outcomes and slightly worse mental-health services—with more untreated serious mental illness on...
New York Rescuer Braves Highway Chaos To Save A Small Creature Facing Certain Danger
Karenlynn Stracher is a seasoned wildlife rescuer who never hesitates to step in when an animal’s safety is at stake, regardless of the risks involved. Alongside her animal rescue work, Stracher has built a long career as a paramedic in New York City, saving countless human lives. Her extensive experience allows her...
Free OMNY Cards Available Tomorrow In NYC As MetroCard Retirement Nears
Starting Tuesday, New Yorkers can get free OMNY cards by transferring MetroCard balances at MTA service centers. The MetroCard system will end sales on December 31, 2025, with full OMNY implementation in 2026. The first 400 at each center will receive fee-waived cards.
Newark officials call on shooting suspects to turn themselves in
The gun violence in Newark, N.J. killed 10-year-old Jordan Garcia and 21-year-old Kiyah Mae Scott, according to Essex County prosecutors.
