Feds say NYC man used ‘Mob Facts’ website to threaten victim; defendant brother of...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A reputed Lucchese crime family associate is scheduled to be sentenced in Brooklyn federal court on extortion charges, months after his half-brother was sentenced on Staten Island for an unrelated burglary spree. Joseph Cutaia, 47, of Brooklyn, pleaded guilty last year after prosecutors said he...
Teachers unions sue to block Success Academy from transferring charter to Eva Moskowitz’s husband
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Teachers union officials filed a lawsuit this week to block Success Academy, New York City’s largest charter network, from handing one of its charters to CEO Eva Moskowitz’s husband. Eric Gra
Selden driver admits guilt in hit-and-run that killed New York City peace officer
A Selden man pleaded guilty to charges relating to the November midday, hit-and-run crash that killed a 37-year-old peace officer with New York City’s Department of Homeless Services as she walked along Boyle Road. Lan Huynh Truong, 45, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an incident without reporting...
Deadly Streets Leave NYC Neighborhoods Of Color In The Crosshairs
A new report finds that low-income neighborhoods and communities of color in New York City are facing the greatest danger from traffic crashes, even as many of those same areas have seen far fewer street-safety upgrades. The analysis maps serious-crash incidents against where the city has built neighborhood slow zones,
Lake George’s Mailboat & A Near Lightning Disaster
The spirit of that tagline was demonstrated one day when a pilot of the Lake George mailboat briefly interrupted his postal duties to rescue a boater in distress. It was early August 1927, and Bolton, New York-born Alexander Taylor was transporting mail over Lake George when he spotted a wooden launch and its occupant
Masked ICE Agents Tear North Bergen Mother From Two Crying Sons Near a NJ...
Federal immigration agents detained a North Bergen mother Friday afternoon on a residential street, pulling her away from her two crying sons while neighbors looked on. The incident occurred near a Hudson County school, and activist Kevin Ortega-Rojas captured the scene on video and posted it to Instagram. The footage.
STAR tax relief checks coming to some NYers
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Tax credit checks are coming soon for some New York homeowners. Some checks have already gone out for New York’s School Tax Relief Program, which applies to homeowners who make under $500,000 per year. For households with residents over 65, the salary cap is $113,550 for 2027. Most recipients will r
New laws go into effect for New York, New Jersey in July
NEW YORK - As the calendar flips to July, both New York and New Jersey are set to roll out a series of new laws that will reshape workplace rights and state benefits, along with e-bike regulations. What we know: — Here is what you need to know before the...
2 New York Restaurants Make Best Steak ‘In The United States’
New Yorkers have a few options when it comes to feasting on the best steak in the nation.
10 Tiny Hot Dog Stands In New Jersey That Locals Swear Are Worth The...
New Jersey might be famous for its boardwalks, diners, and busy highways, but tucked between all of that noise is something surprisingly unforgettable. Tiny hot dog stands that locals treat like treasure. These aren’t flashy restaurants or viral food spots. They’re humble roadside shacks, family-run counters, and old-s
