Upstate man charged in shooting death of popular NYC sneaker reseller ‘Upscale Cracc’
A Poughkeepsie man has been charged with shooting and killing a well-known sneaker reseller known as “Upscale Crack,” who was shot multiple times during a robbery in June, police said. Police said the suspected gunman, Jaquan Straker, 35, was taken into custody Saturday morning on suspicion of murder in the murder of Upscale, whose real […]
top NYC pol Vito Fossella
The push for congestion pricing has failed to garner public support because smart New Yorkers know it’s a money-making scam that won’t reduce traffic congestion, said Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella. “Congestion pricing is just bad policy. It’s a money grab,” a politician in the city’s most car-dependent borough, whose drivers are hit hardest […]
NYC Mayor Adams Denies Sexual Assault Claims
New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a press conference after receiving a subpoena from a federal grand jury at New York City Hall on August 16, 2024. (Photo by Yuki Iwamura/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Cameron BreckenridgeFriday, August 23, 2024 12:42 PM New York City Mayor Eric Adams has denied a woman’s allegation that […]
Missing NYC boy found on the roof of his apartment playing hooky — by a CBS news chopper
A mischievous Brooklyn boy who was reported missing Thursday morning was spotted skipping school on the roof of his home by a news helicopter dispatched to cover the incident. A CBS 2 helicopter arrived on the scene at the Sheepshead Bay Apartments shortly after police said the boy disappeared after walking to school. However, the […]
NYC bike shop goes up in flames — and lithium-ion batteries are likely to blame for the blaze: FDNY
An electric bike shop in Queens caught fire early Thursday morning. One firefighter was injured in the blaze, which was likely caused by a faulty lithium-ion battery, New York Fire Department officials said. According to authorities, the fire started around 2:30 a.m. at Kings Electric Scooters on Jamaica Street. Fire officials said one firefighter suffered […]
NYC Parks Dept. worker, Elijah Mitchell, charged with hate crime for deadly shooting of migrant
A city parks department officer accused of shooting and killing a Venezuelan migrant who was pitching a tent in a Brooklyn green space last month is now facing hate crime charges. Elijah Mitchell, a seasonal worker, was indicted on charges including murder as a hate crime during a court hearing Wednesday in the July 21 […]
Corpse of 85-year-old mom found in NYC apartment — and son may have lived with body for weeks: sources
The decomposing body of an 85-year-old woman was discovered inside her Queens apartment on Tuesday, and police and officials say her son may have been living with the body for weeks. Authorities and law enforcement sources said police made the horrifying discovery while conducting a welfare check at a Forest Hills home at 67th Street […]
Crazed nephew beats aunt to death with inside her NYC apartment: cops
A crazed nephew became enraged during an argument at his aunt’s home on Tuesday and beat her to death with a broom, according to authorities and sources. According to police and sources, Alexander Fleming, 29, and his aunt, Juanita Dallas, were arguing inside their Jamaica home on 164th Street near 108th Street around 10:30 p.m. […]
Crazed nephew beats aunt to death with inside her NYC apartment: cops
A crazed nephew became enraged during an argument at his aunt’s home on Tuesday and beat her to death with a broom, according to authorities and sources. According to police and sources, Alexander Fleming, 29, and his aunt, Juanita Dallas, were arguing inside their Jamaica home on 164th Street near 108th Street around 10:30 p.m. […]
Eric Adams apologizes after confusing India with Pakistan during Indian Independence celebration in NYC
Mayor Eric Adams confused India with Pakistan while speaking at India’s Independence Day event on Saturday, and Mayor Hizzoner quickly apologized for the gaffe, echoing President Biden’s. Adams reportedly caused the confusion at the Indian Independence Day parade in Queens, where he incorrectly referred to Pakistan multiple times. “…Thank you for allowing me to be […]