Woman fatally stabbed inside Brooklyn park, police say
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed repeatedly in Lincoln Terrace Park.
Whale sightings on the rise in New York as experts warn of fresh threats
New York, New York - Eager cruise passengers zipping around New York's southern shores rush to the starboard bow: a humpback whale is up for air, a breathtaking sighting set against Manhattan's iconic skyline. Such scenes are no longer uncommon in the city's waterways, sparking excitement foranimal lovers but also forc
Manhasset-Lakeville FD member, NYPD officer dies
Erasmo Troia, a volunteer firefighter, EMT, and police officer, has died at the age of 25.
Owner of Harlem food truck staple Mo’s Famous Burgers to retire
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
Bayonne worker files lawsuit claiming he wasn’t promoted because he’s Black
A longtime Bayonne Department of Public Works (DPW) employee filed a discrimination lawsuit last week alleging that he wasn’t promoted at the end of 2024 because he’s Black. The two-count lawsuit, which alleges both race and age discrimination, was filed in Hudson County Superior Court one week ago...
Duluth-born actor stars in award-winning short film
Performing at the Duluth Playhouse and Central High School, Addy Marsh’s love for theater started young. Now living in New York with two off-Broadway debuts under his belt, he shares how his Minnesota upbringing shaped his career. Marsh’s first big play was “The Music Man” at the Playhouse in...
Cat Rescued by First Responders From NYC Bridge Now Refuses to Drink Water Without...
A black tuxedo cat was spotted clinging to a ledge on the Manhattan-bound side of the Williamsburg Bridge. After first responders rescued him, the thing his shelter cannot stop talking about is how he drinks his water, with a paw planted right in the bowl. Willie Bee is a five-year-old...
Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day Parade Is Coming to Brooklyn for the First Time:...
The Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day Parade is coming to Brooklyn for the first time on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The Aug. 30 celebration will bring steelpan music, food and family activities to Flatbush Avenue ahead of the nation’s 64th year of independence, with the parade stepping off at 2:00 p.m. from Church Ave
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Bay Ridge Apartments
A new affordable housing lottery has opened for three two-bedroom apartments at 7910 Fourth Ave., a six-story residential building in Bay Ridge. The apartments are available to households earning 130 % of the area median income through the city’s NYC Housing Connect program, according to New York YIMBY. Developed...
Woman grazed by bullet in Canarsie; police searching for 3 men who fled on...
Police say the victim, a 52-year-old woman, was grazed in the left arm, and was taken to Brookdale Hospital where she is expected to survive.
