Store owners in NYC report thieves stealing items to trade for drugs: ‘It’s like a parade’

That’s enough. Residents of the Lower East Side are frustrated with the growing number of drug addicts and transients congregating in their local parks. Business owners have expressed concerns, claiming that these individuals are robbing them blind. These worries surfaced after reports indicated that many drug addicts, previously removed from Washington Square Park, have now […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani names first former inmate as corrections commissioner

New York City Appoints Former Inmate as Head of Corrections On Saturday, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced the appointment of Stanley Richards, a former prison reform advocate, to lead the Department of Corrections. This move is part of the administration’s broader initiative aimed at revamping the corrections system with a stronger emphasis on […]
Mamdani set to sign legislation preventing ICE from operating in Rikers or any correctional facility in NYC

New York City Moves to Ban ICE from Local Correctional Facilities New York City is set to prohibit ICE from operating in 19 correctional facilities within the city, including Rikers Island. Mayor Zoran Mamdani is anticipated to sign the Safeguarding Act soon, which would greatly enhance restrictions on collaboration between city and federal agents related […]
ICE agents pursue wanted undocumented migrant after he’s permitted to exit NYC criminal court.

A suspected immigrant sex offender, Gerardo Miguel Mora, was allowed to slip out the back of a Manhattan courthouse, much to the frustration of federal agents, according to reports. The 45-year-old was arrested on charges of shoplifting and possession of stolen goods after allegedly taking $130 worth of items from an H&M in Midtown. This […]
Upstate NY grandmother had to return cherished ‘Bella’ plates after receiving tickets intended for NYC cyclist.

It was really a troubling situation. A grandmother living in upstate New York had to part with her cherished BELLA license plate after she received numerous speeding tickets linked to motorcyclists using fake tags. Sharon Ritmo, who calls Albany home and has never even ridden a motorcycle, racked up ten speed camera tickets aimed at […]
Mother of troubled driver pleads for his protective custody following shocking synagogue crash in NYC

Mother of New Jersey Man Seeks Protective Custody After Alleged Synagogue Crash A New Jersey mother is urging the court to place her son in protective custody after he allegedly crashed his car into a prominent Brooklyn synagogue. The incident occurred Wednesday night at the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Crown Heights, bringing serious legal repercussions for […]
Hochul annoyed by Mamdani’s calls to ‘tax the rich’ amid claims of a $12B budget gap in NYC

Tax Tensions Between Mayor and Governor Cass is not thrilled about Zo’s tax calculations. There’s growing frustration with Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s stance on taxing the wealthy, particularly from Governor Kathy Hochul. She suspects his warning about a looming $12 billion budget deficit might be an effort to advance his socialist agenda, according to insider sources. […]
Delivery apps to pay millions to NYC workers who were disrespected

Uber Eats and other delivery apps are set to pay over $5 million in compensation for lost time due to cancellations and related issues, based on a proposed settlement with the city. Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced on Friday that Uber Eats, Fantuan, and Hungry Panda will collectively pay $5.195 million in fines and restitution to […]
NYC judge connected to Democratic party leader accused of fraud and steps down: ‘Worrying accusations’

Brooklyn Judge Resigns Amid Fraud Allegations A judge from Brooklyn is facing serious accusations of playing the role of an escrow lawyer, contributing to the defrauding of investors and major banks out of more than $11 million. This revelation comes from a lawsuit filed before he resigned as authorities began looking into his actions. Judge […]
Manhattan borough president calls on Mamdani to remove Newsmax from NYC taxi screens

Calls to Remove Newsmax from Taxi TV in NYC Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Segal has asked Mayor Zoran Mamdani to deactivate the right-leaning media outlet Newsmax from taxi TVs installed in numerous yellow cabs. In a letter dated January 21, addressed to both Mamdani and Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Midori Valdivia, Hoylman-Segal stated that Newsmax […]