Blizzard confirmed in several N.J. counties hit hard by nasty February snowstorm
The monster snowstorm that blasted New Jersey in late February was indeed a blizzard in several counties in the state’s northeastern region along with New York City, according to a preliminary review by the National Weather Service. Three key conditions that are needed for a snowstorm to be technically...
Hackensack Man Hospitalized After Jumping From High-Rise Balcony During Police Standoff
Police say the man, who was armed with multiple knives,
Sticker E‑ZPass tags could soon replace plastic transponders for NYC drivers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The plastic E-ZPass transponder mounted on your windshield could soon be replaced by a sticker, according to agencies that manage E-ZPass in New York. Many states, such as New Jersey and Massachusetts, are transitioning away from traditional hard-case E-ZPass transponders and replacing them with...
Bronx woman stabbed 22 times waits for justice as suspect remains free
A Bronx woman who says she was stabbed 22 times is speaking out as the man accused of attacking her remains out on the streets.
Decomposing head found in Queens wildlife sanctuary: sources
A decomposing head was found in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge late Thursday night, prompting a major law enforcement response on Friday, law enforcement sources told the Eagle. The remains, which have not been confirmed to be human, were found just off Cross Bay Boulevard in the refuge that stretches...
Understanding Your Knife Rights in New York: a Legal Guide
New York maintains some of the strictest knife laws in the U.S., balancing public safety with everyday utility under Penal Law § 265 and local ordinances. Blades under 4 inches are generally legal statewide for those 16+, but NYC imposes tighter rules, banned types exist, and “unlawful intent” can criminalize...
Seasonal job opportunities with NYC Parks now available
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The City of New York Parks and Recreation is hiring to fill seasonal positions for the spring and summer. There may be multiple openings depending on the listing. Click on the links below to learn more about the positions. City Park Worker Duration: April to September Salary: $22 an hour Job […]
Officer attacked while confronting stabbing suspect at Fordham Road subway station
Two officers identified the 41-year-old man wanted for questioning and approached him just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The man threw an object at the officers, striking one of them in the head.
NYC Spent Millions on Empty ‘Ghost’ Preschools
The facilities were originally slated to be completed between August 2020 and September 2025 during the push to expand free preschool access under former Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Two people arrested, including parolee with 131 arrests, for setting homeless man on fire
Two people were arrested, including a parolee with a criminal record that includes 131 prior arrests, for setting a homeless man on fire as he slept at Penn Station, police said Wednesday. Damon Johnson, 47, was arrested Tuesday by officers with the Amtrak Police Department and charged with attempted murder...
