From Homelessness To Harlem Entrepreneur: How Darius Ross Is Turning Trauma Into Generational Wealth
From sleeping in the aftermath of a devastating fire to shaping conversations around wealth, healing, and purpose, Harlem-based Darius Ross has turned personal tragedy into a blueprint for transformation. His story—rooted in Auburn Park on Chicago’s South Side—now stretches across New York City and beyond, where he is
Popular restaurant overlooking NYC skyline suddenly shuts down
Chart House, a fixture of the Hudson River waterfront dining scene in Weehawken for decades, has abruptly closed, ending one of Hudson County’s most recognizable special-occasion restaurants. The Lincoln Harbor location closed Friday, according to online listings and local reports. Google now lists Chart House as perma
Wesley Autrey jumped onto subway tracks—shielding a stranger from an oncoming train
On a seemingly ordinary day in New York City, Wesley Autrey became a hero. When a fellow subway passenger suffered a seizure and fell onto the tracks, Autrey acted on instinct, risking his own life to save a stranger from an oncoming train. This act of bravery captured the hearts of many and left a […]
Third times a crime: Illegal Mott Haven cannabis shop raided again
The raid happened at 516 Timpson Place, where sheriff’s deputies were seen carrying dozens of bags filled with cannabis products and THC vape pens out of a storefront operating under the name “Bud-Zotic.”
Despite Court Order, NYPD Failed to Properly Monitor Stop-and-Frisks by Aggressive Unit
More than a decade ago, a federal court found that the New York City Police Department had been unconstitutionally stopping and frisking Black and Hispanic residents. The ruling laid out required fixes, including something quite basic: The NYPD would review officers’ stops to make sure they were legal. But for most of
Woman dies falling down open manhole in Midtown after stepping out of her Mercedes:...
A female driver plunged to her death down an uncovered manhole in Midtown Monday night, police said. The 56-year-old woman from Westchester County fell after stepping out of her parked Mercedes-Benz SUV around 11:20 p.m. near Cartier and Nike stores at East 52nd Street and 5th Avenue. She fell about 10 feet, officials
Gunman on the run after Fordham shooting
Police are searching for the gunman who they say is responsible for a shooting in Fordham. Authorities say a 35-year-old man was shot just after 9 p.m. Friday in front of 298 East 198th St. The incident started as an argument between and quickly turned violent. Police say the shooter...
Most elder abuse cases go unreported in New York. How to spot the signs.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
Rikers Island inmate dies in custody, officials say
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Another inmate at Rikers Island died in custody on Monday, according to the Department of Correction. Officials said 41-year-old Rajpattie Ramkellawan died after experiencing a medical emergency on Monday. The Department of Correction said she mainly stayed at the Rose M. Singer Center. “Our hearts a
Miami building overtaken by stampede of New Yorkers in unprecedented $70M in transactions
The surge in Miami real estate records transactions exceeding USD 70 million in a single tower (Perigon tower) due to the flight of New York investors. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s fiscal proposal applies an annual surcharge on secondary homes exceeding USD 5 million in the Big Apple. Business owners acquire...
