Man sentenced to 15 years for plot against Iranian-American journalist in NYC
Sentencing of Assassin Plotter Linked to Iranian Government A federal judge sentenced a would-be assassin to a maximum of 15 years in prison for plotting to kill Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad on behalf of the Iranian government. This decision came after Alinejad described the multiple attempts on her life and the broader threat to all […]
Critics urge Mamdani and NYC to take stronger action to move homeless individuals into shelters following the deaths of 10 in extreme cold.
Mayor Zoran Mamdani disclosed on Wednesday that at least six individuals who perished in the frigid temperatures of New York were homeless, leading to criticism urging him to take more decisive action. Some community advocates and local law enforcement believe the city should be more aggressive in relocating homeless individuals to shelters. However, Mamdani referred […]
Parents angry as preschool plans are withdrawn in upscale NYC neighborhood without explanation: ‘Unacceptable’
Parents in the Upper East Side are upset after the city unexpectedly canceled a plan to construct a preschool in their affluent neighborhood. Officials from the Department of Education (DOE) have not provided a clear explanation for this decision. The proposed early childhood education center, to be located at 403 E. 65th St., was intended […]
Stranger attacks NYC rabbi after insulting remarks in a hate-driven incident on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Wednesday, police and prosecutors reported an incident where a rabbi was verbally and physically assaulted on Holocaust Remembrance Day. The attack occurred as the rabbi, a 32-year-old member of the Bukharian Jewish community and wearing a yarmulke, was walking near the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 71st Street at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. […]
Dispute over NYC congestion pricing persists as Trump administration and MTA battle in court
Federal officials returned to court on Wednesday to challenge the Metropolitan Transportation Authority regarding its stalled efforts to eliminate New York City’s contentious congestion pricing system. The MTA and the Trump administration both sought a ruling from Judge Louis Lehman in Manhattan federal court about whether to halt or continue the much-debated toll collection. Earlier […]
Mom from NYC accused of giving her imprisoned sons baby food until age 14 is seen for the first time
Mother Accused of Child Abuse Spotted After Posting Bail Lysette Soto Domenech, 64, who allegedly kept her twin sons confined in a Bronx apartment for years, was seen publicly for the first time after securing her release on bail. When approached by reporters outside her Harlem apartment on Tuesday night, Domenech chose not to respond […]
Rabbi assaulted in NYC on Holocaust Remembrance Day, suspect taken into custody
Rabbi Attacked in New York City on Holocaust Remembrance Day A rabbi was assaulted in New York City on Tuesday, which coincided with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Local authorities characterized the incident as a “targeted act of hate.” The New York City Police Department reported that the attack happened just before 3 p.m. at an […]
Instacart introduces a new fee following changes to the delivery tipping rules in NYC
There’s a new fee in town! Instacart, the grocery delivery app, has introduced a “regulatory compliance fee” for New Yorkers, a change that took effect after new delivery regulations began on Monday, according to reports. According to Instacart’s FAQ, “New York City regulatory fees are displayed in the order summary.” This is a significant change […]
90-year-old woman passes away in NYC winter storm after being outside
Tragic Loss as Winter Storm Claims Lives in NYC A 90-year-old woman was among ten unfortunate fatalities in New York City during a severe winter storm over the weekend, according to local residents. Doreen Ellis, who had dementia, reportedly left her Brooklyn apartment in the Crown Heights area late at night. She was found deceased […]
Mother pleads for her missing son to return home after he vanished in NYC, reportedly after meeting someone from Roblox
Mother Pleads for Safe Return of Missing Son Who Traveled for Online Meeting A mother is desperately seeking her 15-year-old son, Thomas Medlin, who is believed to have traveled to New York City over two weeks ago. He reportedly went to meet someone he met through Roblox, the popular online game. The worried mother has […]