NYC official seeks to stop Cuomo from using taxpayer money in mayoral campaign: ‘Not following the rules’
A city council member is pushing to prevent former Governor Andrew Cuomo from receiving public matching funds for his mayoral campaign. Council member Lincoln Restler (D-Brooklyn) urged the Campaign Finance Committee (CFB) to deny taxpayer money to Cuomo, accusing him of violating campaign rules through an “amendment” of a Super PAC and possibly running an […]
Musicians in NYC seek lab tests for Gowanus Canal fumes after landlord’s lack of response.
Musicians in Brooklyn are facing health concerns regarding harmful substances in their rehearsal space near the Gowanus Canal. After state inspectors were turned away, tenants are now hiring private companies to test for toxic steam linked to cancer. This rehearsal space, hosting groups such as Radio, Coffee, Cumbria, and the Blue Man Group for years, […]
Funding for public housing in NYC may be reduced by half as local Democrats criticize the Trump administration.
Officials have warned that funding for the New York City Housing Authority could be reduced significantly amidst tighter federal budgets. Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 suggests a cut of roughly $33 billion from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding. “If these drastic cuts go through, it’s the residents of NYCHA who will bear […]
Man charged with pushing 70-year-old grandmother at NYC subway station required to pay $45K bail.
A woman is now dealing with a serious incident involving a man accused of pushing her 70-year-old grandmother at a metro station in Midtown. The suspect, a 37-year-old named Sherlock Alana, who has a lengthy criminal history, is currently held on Rikers Island with bail set at $45,000 for second-degree assault. This incident unfolded at […]
Zohran Mamdani receives endorsement from Jamaal Bowman in the NYC mayoral race.
Jamal Bowman’s Endorsement Sparks Controversy in Mayoral Race On Wednesday, former Congressman Jamal Bowman endorsed Zoran Mamdani, a democratic socialist running for mayor, but the decision has drawn criticism, particularly regarding Bowman’s past affiliations. Bowman’s two terms representing the Bronx and Westchester County came to an end after he pleaded guilty to accidentally pulling a […]
Individual with 20 previous arrests apprehended for random assault on 70-year-old grandmother in NYC subway station.
Police sources and witnesses report that Sherlock Alana, a 37-year-old man from the Bronx, was arrested this week after allegedly pushing his 70-year-old grandmother into a wall at a midtown metro station in Los Angeles. This incident is part of a troubling pattern, as Alana has been previously arrested 20 times, including for hate crimes […]
32-year-old NYC woman fortunate to survive after being targeted by a stranger who attempted to shoot her from behind, missing by ‘a centimeter’: police
A 32-year-old woman from the Bronx had a narrow escape after a stranger shot at her during daylight hours. She was making her way home around 9 AM on Friday when a hooded figure approached her on University Heights Street, pointing a gun without uttering a word, according to authorities. The assailant then fired the […]
Teens in NYC gather funds online to save their final prom at a Catholic high school.
A group of high school seniors is working hard to save their prom. While many classmates were busy trying on dresses and fitting tuxedos, three seniors from Halloween High School focused on ensuring their class has one last prom celebration. Due to the high ticket price of $220, many Catholic schools had to cancel their […]
Bicycle ban on NYC boardwalk repealed following local anger and protests: ‘Poor timing’
City officials have decided to halt a controversial new plan. The proposed ban on cycling along a popular section of Rockaway Beach’s boardwalk was abandoned after facing significant community backlash and protests just weeks after it was introduced. The idea was to limit cyclists on the boardwalk from Beach 108th Street to Beach 73rd Street […]
Bill de Blasio will reimburse NYC for misusing NYPD security during unsuccessful presidential campaign
Former mayor Bill de Blasio reached a resolution regarding his use of NYPD security during his unsuccessful presidential campaign. He will pay nearly $330,000 to cover costs incurred by taxpayers after using police officers for “political purposes” on multiple occasions. Last year, the Conflict of Interest Committee imposed a $155,000 fine on him for his […]