New York City Adopts 15 MPH Speed Limit for Ebikes
New York City became the first major US city to enact a speed limit for ebikes when, on October 24, 2025, it passed a 15 MPH limit. I’ve been testing ebikes for more than five years in this lovable urban death maze I call home, and I’ve yet to see anyone obey it in the three weeks the law has been live. Moreover, I’m...
‘Terrified’ Migrant Street Vendors Fight for Permits, Licenses and Dignity
(Editor’s note: Some sources have been anonymized with their first initial due to immigration-related fears.) L., who arrived in New York from Ecuador three years ago, sells ice cream on Roosevelt Avenue. She said that many migrants are afraid to spend their days vending on the street, but they have no choice.
Northeast Set For Snowiest Winter In 5 Years, Major Storms Forecast For New Jersey...
Meteorologists in New York and New Jersey are telling citizens to brace themselves for what may be the snowiest winter in five years, with early forecasts predicting numerous big snowfalls and colder-than-average weather across the Northeast. According to recent predictions published by regional weather agencies,...
‘Bullets Don’t Lie:’ 911 Tip Leads To Arrest Of Hackensack Man In Park Attack,...
A Hackensack man was arrested after a 911 caller reported seeing him walking with a gun in his hand near Holt Street late Friday night, police said. Officers responded to a report of a man walking in the area of 116 Holt St. with a gun in his right hand on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10:18 p.m., Capt. Darri…
2-year-old boy dies after falling from 20th floor window of building in Newark
The deadly fall happened around 7 a.m. at a residential building on Elizabeth Avenue in Newark.
Police seek suspects in Bushwick bar assault
Authorities said the incident happened around 1:20 a.m. at Heavy Woods, a beloved bar on Wyckoff Avenue.
Suspect Accused Of Vandalizing US Attorney’s Office Arrested After Manhunt
He reportedly destroyed property in the U.S. Attorney's office where Habba works.
Have you noticed an increase in NYPD vehicles recently?
In recent times, there has been a noticeable increase in the presence of NYPD vehicles, particularly vans, in certain neighborhoods. This observation was made by a local resident who walks their dog several times a day and has noticed a police car almost every single time. Interestingly, this increased police...
Family and community members attend funeral for fallen FDNY firefighter Patrick Brady
Family, friends and members of the FDNY gathered to attend the funeral for beloved firefighter Patrick Brady on Saturday morning.
Rare brown pelican sightings in NYC could mean they’re here to stay
A surge of rare pelican sightings in New York City raises the possibility the southern birds may start calling the area home.
