Key aide to Mamdani involved in selecting NYC judges is a ‘special adviser’ to a law firm facing serious fraud allegations

A close associate of Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who plays a role in selecting judicial candidates, has been linked to a Manhattan law firm now under scrutiny for alleged involvement in a large-scale insurance fraud operation. Ali Najmi, an election attorney regarded by Mr. Hitzoner as a “brother” and who was instrumental in the Democratic Socialists’ […]
Germaine Parham, a repeat offender from NYC, taken into custody for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Stuyvesant Town, Manhattan.

An individual with a troubling history of criminal activities was arrested Tuesday in connection with the rape of a 14-year-old girl at a Stuyvesant Town apartment last week, as reported by authorities. Jermaine Parham, 33, was apprehended by New York State Police and members of the NYPD assigned to the New Jersey Sheriff’s Regional Fugitive […]
Two-year-old boy from NYC in critical condition after being reportedly beaten by his father, according to police.

Father Arrested After Beating Toddler in NYC Shelter A father from New York City is facing grave accusations after allegedly beating his 2-year-old son shortly before his birth and neglecting to seek medical assistance for days while they stayed at a Queens shelter, according to police and various sources. On Tuesday, the NYPD arrested 30-year-old […]
Another DSA member will take over Zohran Mamdani’s state Assembly position in NYC.

Diana Moreno Wins Special Election for State Parliament Seat Diana Moreno, a 38-year-old democratic socialist, will succeed Mayor Zoran Mamdani in the state parliament following a strong win in a special election. She garnered 74% of the votes in Congressional District 36, as reported by the Associated Press. Mamdani had held this district since 2021 […]
Incidents of antisemitism in NYC increase by 182% while other crimes decrease.

Surge in Anti-Semitic Crimes in New York City Anti-Semitic incidents in New York City saw a staggering increase of 182% in January compared to the same time last year, even as other crime rates, like murders and shootings, reached historical lows, according to NYPD statistics. During the first month of 2026, there were 31 reported […]
Expensive NYC houses taken by fraudsters given back to their elderly owners

On Tuesday, prosecutors revealed that two luxury homes in Queens, valued at over $3 million and taken from elderly owners, have been returned to their rightful proprietors. A group of four real estate agents, accused of engaging in fraudulent activities—including one known for wearing distinctive leopard print boots—manipulated records and forged signatures to unlawfully assume […]
Gateway panel files lawsuit against Trump administration for stopping NYC tunnel project to investigate claims of ‘racist DEI’ contracts

Tri-State Commission Sues Trump Administration Over Gateway Tunnel Funding A regional commission representing three states is taking legal action against the Trump administration, claiming that it has halted funding for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project, which spans the Hudson River. This funding cut was allegedly made while the administration reviewed a contract it labeled […]
Charter school in NYC to operate every day of the week throughout the year — a possible first for the state and the country

New Charter School to Operate Extended Hours in the Bronx A new charter school in the South Bronx is set to operate 12 hours a day, seven days a week, potentially marking a first for both the state and possibly the entire country. Stralive, which will cater to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, is […]
Kamryn Lute is the only athlete from NYC representing the US at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

New York’s Olympic Hopeful The excitement is palpable in New York, New York! The city will have just one homegrown athlete vying for a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics—a dream long harbored by many residents. Kamryn Lute, a 21-year-old from Tudor City, is set to take part in the high-energy world of speed […]
Death Toll in NYC Reaches 16 as Cold Weather Persists

Tragic Deaths Linked to Severe Winter Weather in New York City Recently, sixteen individuals were discovered deceased outdoors across New York City amidst extremely harsh winter conditions. Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who identifies as a Democratic Socialist, made this somber announcement on Monday. He reiterated that a “Code Blue” warning had been in place since January […]