The most haunted borough in NYC — filled with ghosts — has been uncovered
Which borough is known for its haunting experiences? A paranormal specialist recently shared insights with The Post, revealing that New York City’s “most underappreciated borough” might also be the spookiest. Andrea Janes, the founder of Boroughs of the Dead, offers tours centered around the darker aspects of NYC’s history. According to her, if someone is […]
Areas in the US with a high risk of dog bites and the NYC borough where you’re most likely to get bitten are identified.
Dog Bite Risks in America: Where Are They Highest? When we think about dangerous animals, we often picture sharks and bears. But actually, one of the most daunting threats might just be lounging on your couch right now. According to estimates from the CDC, around 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. That […]
Specialist ghost investigator shares the most haunted locations in each borough
New York City is home to 8 million living people—and many more untold souls. With ghost stories spanning centuries, from Edgar Allan Poe’s haunted Bronx cottage to various streets where the dead are said to linger, the five boroughs have plenty of spooky tales and restless spirits. “The city is haunted as hell,” mentioned Andrea […]
Officials caution about a potentially rabid fox wandering through this NYC borough.
Warning Issued Over Potential Rabid Fox in Staten Island There’s a fox potentially infected with rabies roaming free in a nature preserve on Staten Island, prompting officials to advise caution among visitors. The Mount Loretto Unique Area, a 241-acre nature preserve located on Staten Island’s south shore, has issued a safety alert after a visitor […]
Subway crime rises in every borough of NYC, even as the overall citywide total decreases by 1%
This year, there’s been a notable uptick in serious crimes on New York City’s subways and buses, particularly in various NYPD patrol districts, despite an overall 1% decrease in citywide crime. This trend has raised alarm among commuters. Recent data from the NYPD shows a significant 32% rise in crime in the Bronx Northern Circuit, […]
Manhattan borough president calls on Mamdani to remove Newsmax from NYC taxi screens
Calls to Remove Newsmax from Taxi TV in NYC Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Segal has asked Mayor Zoran Mamdani to deactivate the right-leaning media outlet Newsmax from taxi TVs installed in numerous yellow cabs. In a letter dated January 21, addressed to both Mamdani and Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Midori Valdivia, Hoylman-Segal stated that Newsmax […]
NYC drivers face unprecedented number of tickets in parking scheme — and this borough tops the list
Rising Ticket Numbers for Illegal Parking Cone Usage Last year, drivers in the city faced an unprecedented number of tickets for using traffic cones to secure parking spots, a practice that some critics say deserves a bit of understanding. An analysis of city records indicates that the Department of Sanitation reported 533 violations related to […]
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is campaigning to succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
Reynoso Announces Congressional Bid in Brooklyn Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn Borough President, has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming vacant House seat in New York, representing a notably progressive district. At 42, he becomes the first major contender to enter the race for New York’s 7th Congressional District, set to be open next year […]
Jason Antos named Queens Borough Historian
Queens Borough Welcomes New Historian Jason Antos has been appointed as the new historian for Queens, making headlines this week. At age 44, he might just be the youngest to hold this role, though it’s uncertain if there were younger predecessors. Living in Whitestone all his life, Antos is excited about diving into the borough’s […]
Zohran Mamdani oddly left without response from Bronx borough president after campaign revealed her support in NYC mayoral contest
The Bronx’s Vanessa Gibson spoke up on Tuesday about the frontrunner for mayor, Zoran Mamdani, who faces challenges as a socialist candidate. While Gibson was touted as a supporter in Mamdani’s campaign, she was notably absent from events near Yankee Stadium that morning. This, despite the Bronx’s significant Democratic representation in local elections. Some members […]