Mamdani appoints Ahmed Tigani as DOB commissioner
Zohran Mamdani has added a Department of Buildings commissioner to his incoming administration. The mayor-elect announced on Wednesday the appointment of Ahmed Tigani, Mayor Eric Adams’ acting commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, as the head of the agency. The announcement comes...
MTA’s new ‘modern’ subway gates send unlucky 5-year-old to hospital after head gets stuck
The MTA’s new “modern” fare gates have claimed yet another victim, this time catching the head of a 5-year-old girl, sending her to the hospital with swelling, according to her mother and the FDNY. The kid’s head got stuck between the doors at the Broadway-Lafayette station around 1:40 p.m. on Dec. 19. She was taken...
A$AP Rocky Pays January Rent for Every Tenant in His Harlem Building
Rocky partners with Bilt to pay rent for residents in his childhood Harlem building. Rent-free campaign coincides with release of Rocky's first album in 8 years. Gesture reflects Rocky's deep connection to Harlem and desire to give back. A$AP Rocky is turning a personal milestone into a powerful act of...
Suspect wanted for punching man, 65, in face in Brooklyn
Police released a suspect photo on Wednesday of a man wanted in connection to the assault of an older man in Brooklyn last week. East New York
New York casinos move in, and Atlantic City braces for impact
Now that New York State has granted licenses for three casinos to open in the near future, will this hurt the Atlantic City market?
NYC Woman’s Pursuit for Designer Purse in Sketchy Basement Goes Viral, ‘So That Was...
There’s no denying that New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world. Chances are, if you can’t find what you’re looking for there, you won’t find it anywhere. Outside of Rodeo Drive, it’s home to some of the best shopping in America, and possibly even the world. Locals warn tourists of scams, but not...
Looking back: Fulop, outgoing Jersey City mayor, reflects on policies behind historic development boom,...
Steven Fulop will step down as Jersey City’s mayor in January 2026. — Courtesy photo. By his own admission, Steve Fulop was skeptical of the development community when he joined the Jersey City Council in 2005. His view today, as he winds down his third term as mayor,...
Arrangements for Pablo Criollo, who was killed in bow & arrow ambush
Pablo Vinicio Criollo of Harrison died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. A funeral service will take place at the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 during the visitation hours. Friends and relatives of Pablo are welcome to attend his visitation that day from 1 to 4 p.m.
Newark sees reduction in crime in 2025; lowest homicide rate since 1953
Overall, Newark saw a 19% reduction in crime for the year.
Loaded Ghost Gun Seized From Pair Following Mercedes-Benz Burglary In North Arlington: Cops
North Arlington police responded to reports of a motor vehicle burglary around 1:55 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, in the River Road area of the borough, according to authorities. Two men later identified as Simon Torres, of Elizabeth, and Juan Florez, of Linden, illegally entered a parked Mercedes-Benz, removed several...
