Drill rap rivalry could be linked to the tragic stray-bullet death of a 7-month-old girl in NYC.
Authorities suspect that a drill-rap rivalry among housing projects in Brooklyn might have led to the tragic shooting of a 7-month-old baby girl. According to law enforcement, the shooting took place in Williamsburg on April 1, when the gunman, Amri Green, opened fire, targeting rapper Jamari Patterson, who is the baby’s father. Green, 21, was […]
Mayor Mamdani avoids questions about the removal of DEI from the equity report in NYC.
Mayor Mamdani’s Racial Equity Plan Sparks Debate New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has highlighted significant racial wealth disparities, with a staggering gap of over $180,000 between white and black households, as a basis for enhancing diversity initiatives, increasing taxes, and reducing police positions. Recently, he unveiled a 375-page “Racial Equity Interim Plan,” contending that […]
East Village in NYC upset about Mamdani’s ’emergency order’ imposing men’s shelters
Residents of East Village are expressing their anger over Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s decision to relocate one of New York City’s most infamous homeless shelters to their area. Many fear this move could turn the neighborhood into a hub for crime and a dumping ground for the city’s homeless population. The Bellevue Shelter, which is set […]
Influencer gains popularity for birthday party inspired by NYC bodega
In Austin, Texas, a woman decided to celebrate her husband’s birthday with a bodega-themed party, bringing a slice of his Brooklyn home to the Lone Star State. Initially, Joel Durbarge, who hails from Williamsburg, wasn’t keen on having a party, as his wife, Kristen, recounted. But, the mention of a “bodega” sparked his interest, she […]
Jennifer Koonings, who made antisemitic comments in NYC, went to Iran for a propaganda trip.
Nurse Fired for Anti-Semitic Remarks Had Anti-American History A nurse dismissed for her anti-Semitic comments in Times Square had previously visited Iran, condemning the U.S. as, in her words, “the most criminal and evil entity on the planet.” In a video from July 17, 2025, Jennifer Koonings, wearing a scarf, strolls through New York City, […]
Mamdani proposed a total of $23 billion in new taxes for NYC during his initial 100 days.
The last hundred days have really been quite the ride. Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who promised to only tax the wealthy, has, in fact, backed new tax initiatives that add up to at least $23 billion, impacting even middle-class residents of New York. The Democratic Socialists came into office with a plethora of promises, suggesting that […]
Former NYPD sergeant sentenced for deadly incident with a cooler, raised in a rough NYC area and once seen as an ideal officer before his decline.
Former NYPD Sergeant Sentenced for Fatal Incident A former police sergeant from New York City began his prison term on Thursday after fatally striking a fleeing drug suspect with a cooler. Raised in a rough area of the Bronx, he was initially viewed as a “model” law enforcement officer until his recent downfall. Eric Duran’s […]
Amazon contractors and Teamsters argue during a lively NYC Council hearing on debated delivery laws
Controversial Amazon Delivery Bill Sparks Heated Debate On Thursday, a lively New York City Council hearing saw Amazon delivery workers and Teamsters exchanging shouts and boos over a proposed bill. Critics argue this legislation could lead to significant job losses and higher delivery fees for consumers. The hearing attracted hundreds of participants from both sides […]
The Novogratz have launched their latest downtown condominium in NYC.
Bob and Courtney Novogratz are set to move into a sleek penthouse in Dimes Square, a vibrant little area nestled between Manhattan’s Lower East Side and Chinatown, as Gimme Shelter recently reported. But of course, there’s a bit of work to do first. This design-and-development couple, known for their upscale projects from downtown Manhattan to […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani encounters criticism over obstacles to free bus funding
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani is encountering criticism online after he shared that his goal of making city buses free is facing funding challenges. Conservative voices quickly responded. In an interview with Politico, the mayor acknowledged that one of his most controversial campaign promises won’t be implemented this year as his team works to […]