Captain of NYC boat that caught fire was unlicensed to operate the vessel, according to prosecutors.
A charter yacht captain, who was operating a vessel engulfed in flames off the Bronx coast, lacked the necessary license to do so. Joshua Burrito, 33, was reportedly drinking while navigating a 36-foot boat filled with 22 passengers celebrating a family birthday when it exploded near Hart Island on June 7th. Prosecutors state Brito does […]
Teen in NYC taken into custody for threats of a school shooting following an Instagram tip.
Teen Arrested for Threatening School Violence A 16-year-old student at Benjamin Cardozo High School in New York City was taken into custody on Thursday for allegedly making threats online about a potential school shooting, according to officials. The student from Queens was found on campus with a loaded semi-automatic handgun, which led to the intervention […]
Parents, students, and teachers call for more charter schools to be permitted in NYC during a large march over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Charter School Advocates March Across Brooklyn Bridge In a spirited demonstration, thousands of parents, teachers, and students marched over the Brooklyn Bridge to advocate for 300 charter schools in New York City on Thursday. The event kicked off with an energetic rally at Kadman Plaza, where the rapper Common—a known supporter of the charter school […]
Top luxury hotel brands for 2025 announced, with the number one spot in a prime NYC location
New York City stands out yet again. For the third consecutive year, the Mandarin Oriental, a luxury hotel brand based in Hong Kong, has secured the top spot among the world’s best luxury hotels. Interestingly, they have only three locations in the U.S., one of which proudly sits above Columbus Circle in NYC. Luxury Travel […]
Residents criticize NYC asphalt plant for harmful fumes entering their homes: ‘We’re all getting sick’
Residents Complain About Smoke from Asphalt Factory More than 100 residents from the Queens-Brooklyn waterfront area expressed their concerns about a city-contracted asphalt recycling factory during a tense meeting. Locals reported that the factory, situated in Long Island City since 2011, has emitted smoke resembling “burning rubber.” This issue has led to complaints about air […]
Woody Allen praises Andrew Cuomo and supports him against Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor.
Kuo Supports Cuomo Woody Allen, the well-known but controversial figure in Hollywood, has voiced his support for Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York City, as he considers running for mayor. “I’m definitely going to vote. I’m voting for Cuomo,” said the 89-year-old filmmaker during an appearance on the “Honesty with Veri Weiss” podcast. […]
Queens politician faces backlash for proposal to eliminate fluoride from NYC water.
Concerns Over Fluoride Removal in NYC Councilman James Gennaro is facing criticism for his proposal to remove fluoride from New York City’s drinking water—a move some are comparing to the controversial ideas promoted by certain political figures. Gennaro has been accused by fellow politicians of backing a longshot bill, inspired apparently by Robert F. Kennedy […]
Mayor Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo overshadowed by Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa on messy NYC mayoral election ballot
So, what do socialists and guardian angels have in common? They both show up twice in the upcoming New York City polls this November, well before voters even get to the complicated independent options involving current Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. According to preliminary voting data released on November 4th, Zohran Mamdani […]
NYC response times for critical emergencies rise in concerning trend
FDNY Response Times on the Rise, Says Mayor Adams Mayor Eric Adams reported that FDNY ambulance and fire company response times have notably increased once more in the past year, according to recent statistics. The latest data indicates that response times rose by 22 seconds compared to the previous year, which had already seen a […]
Woman who criticized NYC lesbian bar supports Kirk’s death, suggests potential ‘copycat’ in numerous emails sent shortly after being ordered into a mental health program.
A group known for its controversial “awakening” campaign has recently made headlines for praising the assassination of Charlie Kirk. They described the act as “nice” and even implied that others might soon follow suit. Recent court documents reveal that Ann Marie Bonpert, a key figure in this group, sent a flurry of threatening emails starting […]