Mamdani backs away from retiree Medicare plan
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is already reshaping the city’s long‑running fight over retiree health care, pulling back from a controversial Medicare overhaul that helped define the mayoral race. His shift on retiree coverage is more than a tactical tweak, it is a test of how far a self‑styled progressive...
Puerto Rican Families in New York’s Public Housing Worry Privatization Will Cause Displacement
New York City’s public housing authority has turned thousands of apartments over to private management. While PACT may currently be the most effective way to fund renovations quickly, many tenants are still not sold on the program, citing eviction threats and higher costs. This story was originally published by...
Newark thief swipes all four tires leaves car on crates
Tire thief caught on video leaves Newark car on crates during early morning heist NEWARK, NJ – Police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video stealing all four tires from a parked vehicle and leaving it propped on crates in a Newark neighborhood in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The theft...
Livermore Fall, Maine Drug Bust Nets 5 Arrests
3 New Yorkers and 2 people from Maine are facing charges in connection with a drug bust in Livermore Falls.
Flatbush woman warns neighbors after rent checks stolen from mailboxes twice
Kelli Daley says the first theft happened in July, after she dropped her rent check into a street mailbox on Albemarle Road.
Subway Fares Are Officially Rising Next Month—Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The...
The latest news from the MTA has New Yorkers bracing to lose another ten cents—but, thankfully, gain plenty of fresh material for daily complaints. Beginning January 4th, 2026 , subway fares will increase from $2.90 to $3 , with changes coming to LIRR and Metro North fares as well. This marks roughly the 20th fare...
Suspect accused in attack on NYU student arraigned, remanded
The man charged with attacking a New York University student on her way to class this week was arraigned late Wednesday night in Manhattan Criminal Court.
Undercover Operations: The Unseen Presence of Unmarked Police Cars
Yesterday, an unusual number of unmarked police cars were spotted in the area between Burlington and Rudgers, near Queen's Pizza. An estimated 9 or 10 of these vehicles were seen parked along a 7 or 8 block stretch. These cars are often identified by their black steel rims, specific models such as Explorers and...
No Criminal Charges For NYPD Officers Who Killed Win Rozario
The office of State Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday announced that it will not pursue criminal charges against two NYPD officers who last year shot and killed a 19-year-old who was experiencing a mental health crisis in his Queens home. Within two minutes of arriving at the teen’s home in Ozone Park on...
Mamdani says NYPD commissioner apologized after her brother called him ‘enemy’ of the Jewish...
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch apologized to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's team after her brother reportedly called him an "enemy" of the Jewish people at a Manhattan charity dinner.
