NYCHA residents alarmed by smoke coming from temporary boiler on UWS
A cancer survivor is among the residents at a NYCHA building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan concerned about dark smoke coming from a temporary boiler outside.
Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert Share Insights at Sold-Out Newark Event Supporting Montclair Film
On December 7, 2024, Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert appeared at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark for Montclair Film’s annual benefit. The event, which sold out, featured a conversation between O’Brien, 62, and Colbert, 61. They discussed their careers, challenges, and experiences in the...
Bloomfield family killed on N.J. Turnpike mourned after trip ends in tragedy
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
“The biggest gift” domestic violence survivor says Supportive Housing saved her life
New York, New York — For two years, Tabinda, a born and raised New Yorker, was in a place where she couldn't escape her abuser. That all changed when she was connected to New Destiny Housing. who found her a new place to live within five months. "That is...
Three sought for beating, robbing man aboard 2 train in Flatbush
The NYPD says a woman and two men approached the 33-year-old man around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 while the train was near the Nostrand Avenue and Newkirk Avenue subway station.
New Yorkers Rally to Strengthen Sanctuary Protections
On Monday, immigration advocates testified before members of city council, recounting harms to immigrant New Yorkers following what they alleged was collaboration between New York City agencies and immigration agents. One immigrant who was referenced was a recently arrived mother who had requested therapy services...
Mamdani appoints convicted armed robber to public safety transition team
Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for selecting convicted armed robber Mysonne Linen to help shape NYC's crime and policing policy on his transition team.
Fire shoots out of NYC apartment building windows
Fire officials said multiple apartments in the building had "heavy, heavy damage" as a result of the fire.
NYC bill would allow individuals to sue for violations of sanctuary laws
The measure follows recent cases where jail and NYPD staff were determined to have improperly aided federal immigration efforts. [ more › ]
Officials mistakenly told NYC principals students with weapons would face automatic arrest
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. An Education Department safety official sent a letter to Brooklyn high school principals last week, signaling a major change: Students found with weapons on public school grounds will be...
