Housing voucher funds dry up for thousands of NYC residents
Thousands of New Yorkers may not have a place to live by the end of the year as funds for a federal housing voucher program runs out, years ahead of schedule.
Hoboken City Council introduces $152M budget with nearly 19% tax increase
The Hoboken City Council voted to introduce a $152,128,410.25 municipal budget with a nearly 19 percent tax increase, seeking to address a $17 million deficit driven by rising fixed costs, limited revenue growth, and the exhaustion of one-time funding sources. At last night’s meeting, Mayor Emily Jabbour said this was...
Several Jersey City residents urge City Council to appoint Tommy Best as rec director
Several Jersey City residents urged the City Council to name Tommy Best to be the city’s Department of Recreation and Youth Development director during public comment at last night’s meeting. The prior council voted down Best’s appointment as recreation director in January 2025, as HCV first reported.
Woman hit multiple times in the head on NYC subway, suspect sought: NYPD
MOTT HAVEN, Bronx (PIX11) — The NYPD is asking for help in finding an individual accused of attacking a woman on a subway train on April 9. Police say the incident happened on a southbound No. 5 train at the East 138 Street and Grand Concourse subway station. According to authorities, around 12:10 p.m., an […]
Jersey City PD charge 2 with attempted murder in separate shots fired incidents
The Jersey City Police Department charged two people with attempted murder in separate shots fired incidents that occurred last week, officials said. “This is outstanding police work across the board, and exactly how we are driving violence down in this city,” Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said in a statement.
Ex-mayor charged with raping teen will be released on bail after judge says new...
Former Dumont Mayor Andrew LaBruno will be released from jail as he awaits trial on charges that he raped a teenage boy last year. LaBruno, a Jersey City police sergeant and 2025 Assembly nominee, will be released on bail as long as he seeks counseling and does not attempt to communicate with the victim or the victim’s father, nor can he interfere with the...
A new Staten Island leader will be tasked with delivering on Mayor Mamdani’s promise...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Since his first day in office, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been vocal about his plans to change how New Yorkers engage with government, as well as his administration’s intention to foster a direct line of communication with residents of the five boroughs. And now,...
Upcoming LES Spot to Connect Dots From New York to Northeast China
When it opens in April in the Lower East Side at 125 Division St., Little Pine will be owner Cathy Sun’s deeply personal tribute to the bold, soul-warming traditions of her native Northeast China, and how it relates to her current home in the Northeast US. Inspired by the...
Police: Secaucus PD arrests man for stealing car from hotel parking lot
The Secaucus Police Department arrested a man earlier today for stealing a car from the Extended Stay Hotel parking lot earlier this month, Police Chief Dennis Miller announced. On April 11th at 12:19 a.m., Secaucus police officers responded to the Extended Stay Hotel, located 1 Meadowlands Parkway, on a guest...
After Nearly 75 Years, NYC Is Losing Yet Another Old-School Dining Icon This June
First Barbetta , now this?! New York City is sadly losing yet another one of its true dining legends this summer. After nearly 75 years on the Upper East Side , Donohue’s Steak House will permanently close this June, marking the end of an era for one of New York’s true old-school legends. The news follows owner Maureen Donohue-Peters’ decision to focus on other...

















