Protesters against ICE detained following confrontation with NYC police
On Saturday, protesters opposing ICE were filmed hurling trash cans and debris at police officers near a government building in New York City, leading to multiple arrests, according to police. This confrontation unfolds during a sustained effort to address illegal immigration in Chinatown, where demonstrations have been ongoing for over a month. Officers arrived at […]
Union seeks to track down ‘suspect’ who attacked ‘Scabby’ outside Babbo in NYC
Union Seeks Accountability for Inflatable Rat Attack A union representing hospitality workers, Unite Here Local 25, is determined to uncover the identity of the individual who attacked Scabby, an inflatable rat, during a protest aimed at the grand reopening of the Greenwich Village restaurant Babbo on October 27. The union has filed a request in […]
Mother of NJ teenager fatally injured outside NYC ax-throwing venue attributes his death to alcohol and poor security.
According to recent court documents, the mother of Rocco Rodden, a New Jersey high school football player fatally stabbed in 2023, attributes his death to excessive alcohol consumption and insufficient security measures at a New York City ax-throwing bar. On November 23, 2023, a Long Island resident, Gianluca Bordone, stabbed 17-year-old Rodden in the heart […]
Confront the reality of the dramatic decrease in public-school enrollment in NYC
Enrollment in New York City’s public schools has decreased by 2% this year, and it’s likely to keep falling. However, it’s probable that many of our political leaders will simply deny this reality. There has been a long-term drop in enrollment within the Department of Education’s system, largely due to declining birth rates in urban […]
Indoor sandpit with ‘natural sand’ protects NYC children from public ‘litter boxes’
New Indoor Sandbox Opens on the Upper East Side A new indoor sandbox has debuted in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, allowing kids from well-off families to avoid the often dirty public sandboxes. Urban Dunes, promoted as “New York City’s only indoor sandbox,” features three themed playrooms where children can explore for 90 minutes at a […]
Nassau Executive Bruce Blakeman intends to establish a surveillance barrier at the NYC border following Mamdani’s victory.
Bruce Plans to Enhance Border Security Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is set to implement advanced surveillance measures along the border between Long Island and New York City, aiming for the technology to be in place by the inauguration of Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani. Blakeman, a Republican eyeing the 2026 gubernatorial race, stated that he is […]
Deli employee in upscale NYC neighborhood apprehended for throwing knife at ‘hostile’ trespasser
Deli Worker Charged After Incident with Intruder A deli worker in Gramercy has been charged with a felony for allegedly throwing a knife at an intruder who was acting aggressively inside the store. The shop’s owner, however, defended the employee, stating that he was simply trying to defend the establishment. Mahmoud Bourada, aged 34, is […]
Thieves steal 20 phones at a NYC concert as expert cautions that music fans are victims of an international scheme.
Recent reports have surfaced of a theft incident during a Brooklyn concert where 20 cell phones were stolen. Experts suggest this is indicative of a rising trend targeting crowded music events, possibly linked to the international black market. The police responded to the scene at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 7, where fans of the […]
Popular NYC holiday attraction criticized in recent global survey likely to upset Apple
Rockefeller Center Rink: Overcrowded and Frustrating At the Rockefeller Center skating rink, visitors are feeling the strain. New York’s iconic holiday spot has been labeled the most overcrowded attraction worldwide, a finding that hasn’t sat well with local residents who are fiercely protective of their city. A recent analysis by e-SIM provider Holafly looked over […]
64-year-old retiree struck by random bullet in daylight NYC gunfight: ‘It’s happening too frequently’
A 64-year-old retiree was struck by a stray bullet while out to pick up a Thanksgiving turkey during a daylight shooting in Manhattan. The bullet landed perilously close to her spine. At around 4:18 p.m. on Monday, Francisca Nuñez was walking near West 204th Street and Broadway when a group of teenagers fired their weapons, […]