Ex-NYPD cop charged in George Washington Bridge road rage killing free on $1M bail
The retired NYPD narcotics detective accused of gunning down a driver in a horrifying road rage incident on the George Washington Bridge last week is out of jail after posting $1 million bail. Victor Romero, 62, posted the seven-figure sum on Friday, according to Department of Correction records — three days after he allegedly shot and killed Con Ed worker Koran Irvine in a drive-by shooting on the busy span and fled the scene. Romero was initially charged with murder, but his charges were downg
Duke Silences Kansas Fans in Exhibition Win
The Duke Blue Devils just won their exhibition game against the Kansas Jayhawks 90-84. They were on the road in a hostile environment against a good team with the number 1 freshman recruit, Tyran Stokes. This was a big win for Duke; it was their final exhibition game before the season starts and gives them momentum heading into the season.
NYC Took Black and Hispanic Homeowners’ Properties Without Warning, Now a $60M Payout Looms
A group of elderly Black and Hispanic homeowners in New York City stand to receive $60 million from a federal class-action settlement after a controversial […] NYC Took Black and Hispanic Homeowners’ Properties Without Warning, Now a $60M Payout Looms
Buyers Seek 7-Figure Refunds for Condos Inside a $1B Florida Development
The grand vision included a country club, golf course, swimming pool and wine cellar, with the entire project initially expected to be completed by late 2017. It's still not done.
South Florida is already flooding, and the peak of this king tide is days...
Some South Florida streets and parks likely will be submerged at some point in the next few days, as another — stronger — round of king tides strike the region. These higher-than-usual high tides are supercharged by winds blowing onshore, pushing more seawater on land. Couple that with the 1 to 2 inches of rain expected along the coast over the next few days and you have a recipe for flooding. “Anywhere that is going to be wet from king tide is going to be made worse by rain showers,” said Donal
Mulga Mayor Demands Action as Gunfire Near Bayview Lake Hits Homes, Signs
Mulga Mayor Keith Varner is sounding the alarm over repeated gunfire near Bayview Lake, saying residents have reported bullets striking homes and roadside signs while waiting as long as an hour for a deputy to show up. Varner is now calling on law enforcement to investigate the reports, which he says have left people in the small Jefferson County town fearing for their safety.
Off-duty ICE agent pepper-sprayed by driver during road rage incident in Montgomery County: Officials
An off-duty ICE agent on his way home was pepper-sprayed by a driver during a road rage altercation in Montgomery County, according to officials.
Montgomery County’s $5,000 Takeover Fine Is Aimed at the Crowd. The Tow Truck Is...
The Montgomery County Council voted 11-0 on Oct. 20 to make street takeovers a county offense with a maximum fine of $5,000, five times the county's usual ceiling for that class of offense. The provision in Bill 27-26 that will reach more drivers is a single subsection near the end, which lets county police take possession of a car used in a violation and have it towed and stored.
Frost Advisory issued for central and northern Maryland
BALTIMORE, Md. — A frost advisory has been issued for parts of central and northern Maryland and Virginia from late Sunday night through early Monday morning, as temperatures are expected to drop near the freezing mark. The National Weather Service in Sterling, Virginia, said temperatures could dip to as low as 33 degrees, leading to […]
Victorian in the Front, Glass in the Back: DC’s Iconic ‘Barcode House’ Is Listed...
The iconic "Barcode House" in Washington DC's Dupont Circle has just hit the market for $1.65 million. Nicknamed for its striking all-glass rear addition designed by architect David Jamieson, the 3,224-square-foot Washington, DC, townhouse offers a unique investment opportunity for the next buyer. The opportunity comes from the layout: a...

















