NYC mom killed after son allegedly shoves her down embankment in Riverside Park: NYPD
A Manhattan woman died Sunday afternoon after her son allegedly pushed her off an embankment in Riverside Park, according to police and law enforcement sources. According to police and officials, Vianell Garcia, 44, was involved in an argument with her 22-year-old son, Miguel Duval, near Riverside Drive and West 165th Street around 4:15 p.m., when […]
Video shows suspect in NYC ‘targeted’ shooting of 2 boys at McDonald’s
The NYPD has released new surveillance video of the suspect they said shot two boys inside a NYC McDonald’s on White Plains … source
NYC private school Ecole moving to new Flatiron Disctrict home
The private French-American school is moving and growing: It has signed a long-term lease for 46,000 square feet in Williams Equities’ 250,000-square-foot commercial building built in 1913 at 120 E. 23rd St. Rents in the building are in the high $60s per square foot. Timothy Schenck Ecole will occupy the entire second and third floors […]
NYC museum Fotografiska to settle pregnancy discrimination suit before closing later this year
Photography museum Fotografiska is set to settle a lawsuit alleging managers discriminated against a pregnant employee by scolding her for sitting during work hours and bringing up her decision not to have an abortion. Managers at the Swedish Museum’s branch in Gramercy Park, which is set to close in late September, allegedly violated New York […]
NYC food-delivery workers losing jobs after minimum wage hike: report
New York City’s minimum wage hike has boosted pay for food delivery workers who have managed to stay employed, but city officials report that thousands have lost their jobs as the cost of delivering meals has skyrocketed. A report from New York City’s Department of Consumer and Workforce Protection said pay has increased substantially due […]
Woman escapes would-be NYC rapist, who makes getaway on motor scooter
Police say a woman fled an attempted rape on the Upper East Side, after the attacker then fled on an electric scooter. Authorities say the victim, 27, was attacked in front of 349 East 76th Street on Friday around 11:45 p.m. Police said officers responded to a 911 call reporting an “assault in progress” and […]
NYC area swamped by unexpected rainstorms, new heat wave looming
The New York metropolitan area was hit by heavy, unexpected rain on Saturday, bringing a one-day drop in temperatures after a week of scorching heat. “The rain has pretty much stopped for today,” said Fox Weather forecaster Cody Blood. “We’re going to see some sunshine here,” Blood said, noting that it will “gradually clear up” […]
Gang member expected to be charged for tragic 2012 shooting death of NYC tennis-loving teen: sources
An alleged gang member in custody in Florida is expected to be charged in the tragic murder of a tennis-loving teenage girl, more than a decade after the innocent honor student was shot and killed in a Bronx park, law enforcement sources said Friday. Officials said Steve Boria is expected to be extradited to New […]
Photos show gun-toting, moped-riding crooks who snatched $300K in watches, jewelry from diners at swanky NYC eateries
New images show a duo of gun-toting criminals and their female accomplice wanted in connection with a series of robberies that involved stealing more than $300,000 outside upscale New York restaurants, police said Friday. Security camera photos released by the NYPD showed one of the suspects holding hands with a brunette woman wearing a black […]
Fourth NYC victim mowed down by accused drunk driver in July 4th horror crash has died
A 30-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained when a suspected drunk driver plowed into a crowd celebrating Independence Day at a Lower East Side park on Tuesday, making her the fourth person killed in the horrific crash. Emily Lewis had been hospitalized since last Thursday when suspect Daniel Christopher Hayden was driving a Ford […]