NYC’s 2026 Work Calendar: Federal Holidays To Note In The New Year
There’s nothing we appreciate quite like a well-thought-out plan. If we’re already brainstorming PTO for the new year , we should have the 2026 federal holidays at hand, no? Our calendars would be incomplete without ’em. While yes, it’s still a bit early to be daydreaming about a time off — especially considering...
Officials in Newark release crime data that shows overall decline for 2025
There were 31 homicides this year -- the lowest level since 1953.
City declares 25,000 firearms removed from street since beginning of Adams’ term
CITYWIDE — MAYOR ERIC ADAMS and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Monday announced that the NYPD has removed more than 25,000 illegal firearms from New York City streets since January 2022, including 5,200 this year, and celebrated four consecutive years of declines in shootings and homicides. According to the...
The Iconic First Lady of NYC
I love these photos of Rama Duwaji by Szilveszter Mako — a perfect combination of photographer and subject. Duwaji is an artist, illustrator, New Yorker, and second-generation Syrian-American. She is also married to Zohran Mamdani, who is the mayor-elect of NYC.
Man convicted of killing woman as he tried to flee from police
A 34-year-old man has been convicted of manslaughter for killing a woman who jumped on the hood of his car as he tried to flee from police in Irvington. A jury convicted Lando Marc, of Newark, on charges stemming from the 2021 death of Jenny Philistin, of Elizabeth, in Irvington. Marc was found guilty of first-degree...
Adams Panel Could Limit Mamdani’s Control of NYC Policy
Adams Panel Could Limit Mamdani's Control of NYC Policy
Newark police seek public’s help identifying suspects in Bradley Court shooting
NEWARK, NJ – Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying several suspects wanted in connection with a November shooting that left one man injured in the Bradley Court housing complex. Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. said officers responded to reports of gunfire around 7:50 p.m. on...
NYC is on pace for record-low shootings in 2025, Mayor Adams says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
A$AP Rocky covers rent for tenants in Harlem building he once lived in
A$AP Rocky teamed up with Bilt to cover January 2026 rent while rolling out his upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb. Read more.
Trio steals safe from basement of UWS sports bar
The NYPD on Monday released photos of three suspects sought for stealing a safe from the basement of an Upper West Side sports bar earlier this month.
