Jersey City man receives 22-year prison sentence for 4 armed robberies in 2022
A Jersey City man received a 22-year prison sentence on Friday for four armed robberies that occurred back in 2022, authorities said. Naji Thomas, 33, of Jersey City, was convicted at trial on March 2nd of four counts of first-degree armed robbery, four counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, and four counts of poss
Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to...
A 23-year-old suspect fled into Central Park and dove into Harlem Meer to evade NYPD officers attempting to arrest him on petty larceny charges.
Real Estate Scams And Deed Theft Don’t Have to Leave Brooklyn Homeowners on Edge
In depth reporting on deed theft and real estate scams in Brooklyn captured what too many homeowners in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and central Brooklyn have known for years: these scams are not isolated disputes. They are a direct attack on family stability, generational wealth, and the future of Black homeowne
New York City Server Waits on 2 Women. Then They Refuse To Tip Her—For...
A New York City server had a table of two women who asked her a strange question. Then she answered honestly, and they refused to tip her. Mixed martial artist and New York resident Misha Benchikova (@mishagrebenchikova) responded to a strange query that a group of two women asked. The question? “Do you think you’re […
Major Food Group Is Opening a New Steakhouse at the Former Tribeca Grill
A legendary New York address is about to join the Major Food Group (MFG) fold. Celtics Star Jaylen Brown's Boston Penthouse Returns to the Market With a Bonus Studio The hospitality empire, which includes hot spots such as Carbone, the Grill, and more, is taking its signature swagger to a new restaurant at 375 Greenwic
Former police officer sentenced for lying under oath about 2009 police-involved shooting
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark says a former NYPD officer was sentenced for lying under oath about details surrounding a 2009 police-involved shooting. Danny Acosta, 46, will serve five years' probation and pay a $2,500 fine for attempting to cover up the fact that he shot Peter Colon in the back at point-blan
Hospital’s response to deadly explosion on Staten Island earns official ‘thank you’ from NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After a 2-alarm fire and explosion last month in Mariners Harbor killed one person and injured 40 others, city officials are crediting a local hospital’s “clinical excellence” in treating the wounded and staving off additional casualties. On Thursday, Richmond University Medical Center...
Yonkers celebrates 48th Annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade
The event featured colorful costumes, music, dancing and cultural pride as families, friends and visitors gathered to celebrate Hispanic heritage and community.
Potential heat wave coming to Staten Island this week
Dry and seasonably mild conditions are expected through Tuesday on Staten Island before temperatures climb significantly, with a potential heat wave by Thursday and Friday. According to the National Weather Service, Monday will bring mostly sunny skies, with high pressure building over the region through the afternoon
New York City just experienced its safest first five months of any year in...
Big-city living comes with its fair share of daily worries and what – ifs , many that our suburban neighbors may not have to think about quite as much . Whether it’s a crowded commute, a late-night train ride, or simply navigating life among millions of people, safety is never far from New Yorkers’ minds. But according

















