Androkle Batistasoriano Snatched 3 Purses In 1 Hr In Hoboken
At 11:50 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 7, officers responded to the 50 block of Garden St. after a woman said her purse had been stolen after she dropped it, Hoboken police said. Less than an hour later, officers responded to First and Hudson Streets after a man, later identified as Androkle Batistasoriano, grabbed her...
Gunfire, a high-speed bridge crossing, and a crash
A wild chase through the night ends with a bang in Falls Township, leaving a trail of questions and some serious charges.
Why Free Buses Won’t Work for New York
Last month, the New York Times ran a glowing profile of Iowa City’s fare-free bus pilot program. Since eliminating fares in August 2023, the college town of 75,000 has seen ridership increase, boarding times shrink, and transportation emissions drop—all for roughly $1 million a year. The piece lands...
Recently Relocated to Jersey City: Is Anyone Else Finding it Lonely and Unexciting?
A recent post on Reddit has sparked a discussion among users about the challenges of settling into a new city. The original poster, an Indian IT professional who recently moved to Jersey City for work, expressed feelings of loneliness and boredom. Despite the city's bustling environment, he found himself struggling...
$90M Mega Millions Winner Sold In NJ
The winning ticket was sold at Garden State News on Bergenline Avenue in Union City, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The drawing happened late Tuesday night, and the cash value of the prize is $41.9 million. The winning numbers were 17, 25, 26, 53, 60, and the gold Mega...
Proposed Co-Op Transparency Bills Aim to Make Homeownership Fairer for Local Residents
On December 2, 2025, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams spoke to the City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings. He urged the passage of new legislation to increase transparency and fairness in the city’s co-op housing market. Williams said that discrimination and lack of accountability in co-op...
Rockefeller Center tree lighting is set for tonight. Here’s what to know.
The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an annual NYC tradition, is set for tonight. See what time it starts and more.
Suspect arrested in attack on NYU student has lengthy criminal history, including 16 arrests
James Rizzo, 45, is being charged with persistent sexual abuse for his history of assaults on women.
NYC’s Surprising Safer Side: Shootings Plunge to Record Lows, Subways Rebound, and Theft Eases...
A Historic Drop in Gun Violence (Image Credits: Unsplash) New York City – In the crisp chill of early December, the city’s pulse feels steadier, with fewer shadows of fear lingering on sidewalks and platforms. A Historic Drop in Gun Violence Imagine walking through neighborhoods once rattled by gunfire, now quieter...
Maniac who set homeless man on fire seen fleeing subway in surveillance footage and...
The maniac who set a homeless man on fire on a Manhattan subway train early Monday is still on the loose, leading police to release surveillance images in hopes of tracking him down. The unidentified victim suffered “significant” burns to his legs, and was so badly scorched in the attack that cops found skin on one...

















