MTA touts success of first week of NYC congestion pricing plan — but do their numbers back up claims?
The MTA on Monday touted the first week of its controversial state-imposed congestion pricing plan in Midtown Manhattan, but critics say the agency's calculations are quite “fuzzy.” Transportation officials say “anecdotal reports” indicate that the new $9 per vehicle fee that began on Jan. 5 has made traffic in congested zones smoother and shortened commute […]
NYC shuts down notorious migrant shelter but opens another
New York Mayor Eric Adams (Democrat) announced On Friday, the infamous tent city migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn was shut down. The temporary facility opened in November 2023 and provided 2,000 beds for illegal immigrants in the city. “The federal government has failed in its duty.” Residents complained that the area had […]
New NYC ‘char broil’ rule would force restaurants to cut emissions by 75%
New York City officials are considering imposing emissions limits on popular grilling equipment in a recent move to combat climate change, arguing that such regulations could prevent premature deaths. The Blue State Department of Environmental Protection has proposed new rules to establish emissions standards for open-fire commercial charcoal grills, a commonly used meat preparation method […]
New Jersey mayor proposes reverse congestion pricing after new NYC toll
New Jersey's mayor is proposing the idea of reverse congestion pricing, after New York City introduced controversial congestion pricing last week. The idea was reportedly originated by Jersey City Mayor Stephen Fulop, who is also running for governor in the Garden State. fox 5 new york. “New Jersey has an opportunity to push the same […]
Oldest FDNY retiree who died at 103 remembered for lifetime of heroics, including response to 1960 NYC plane crash
The FDNY's oldest retiree, who died Friday at age 103, bravely rushed toward the wreckage of the infamous 1960 plane crash over the Big Apple as part of a lifetime of service, an act of heroism. He remained humble throughout, his son recalled Sunday. Anthony Acquaro, who battled dementia in hospice care and died just […]
NYPD cops shoot suspect allegedly armed with knife in NYC apartment building: sources
Police shot and killed a suspect who brandished a knife at officers inside a Bronx apartment complex Sunday night, law enforcement officials said. Officials said the man was shot at least twice after police responded to a call on 148th Street in the Mott Haven neighborhood around 5:45 p.m. The shooting occurred just before 6 […]
NYC firefighter who once boasted about fighting seven cops is arrested for DWI
An off-duty city firefighter who boasted that it took seven officers to arrest him during a street party in 2011 was arrested again Sunday and charged with driving under the influence, police said. Jean Negron Davila, 36, was taken into custody on Staten Island around 4:18 a.m. after refusing a breathalyzer test, officials said. Negron-Davila, […]
These NYC politicians, including Eric Adams, supported the congestion toll — but they don’t have to pay it: ‘How convenient’
Some of the Big Apple's top politicians have supported a controversial $9 congestion fee, but they won't have to pay it to be chauffeured around in NYPD vehicles, The Post has learned. Mayor Eric Adams, Comptroller Brad Lander and Public Defender Jumaane Williams are among the elite staff with security details that allow free access […]
NYC restaurants flip out over new ‘char broil’ rule that would force them to cut emissions by 75%
Major Apple's restaurants claim that the new “charcoal grilling'' rules are completely half-baked. The city's environmental police could force restaurants that use charcoal grills to cut their smoke emissions by 75% or come up with new ways to prepare meat and fish. Restaurants that charcoal grill more than 875 pounds of meat per week will […]
NYC maniac accused in fatal random stabbing of 14-year-old boy booted from court over ‘crazy’ rant
A violent Bronx maniac accused of randomly stabbing and fatally stabbing a 14-year-old boy on his way to school was in court Sunday as he began an “insane” rant about the “White House” and “Al Qaeda.” was expelled from. Waldo Mejia, 29, was brought before a judge Friday morning on suspicion of killing tragic teen […]