Biden joins Elton John, Hochul at opening of NYC Stonewall Inn national monument
President Biden was in New York on Friday to attend the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor’s Center, marking the 55th anniversary of the historic riots that launched the American gay rights movement. Still reeling from his terrible performance in Thursday’s presidential debate with Donald Trump that shocked the nation, the 81-year-old Trump […]
Moped-riding bandits rob NYC bar hoppers at gunpoint: ‘Super rattling’
Two robbers on motorcycles robbed two bar-goers in Brooklyn at gunpoint, the latest in a string of crimes centered around getaway bikes, police and victims said Friday. Sources say the 32-year-old actress and her 29-year-old friend were strolling from Twins Lounge in Greenpoint to Ponyboy Bar around 11.20pm on Thursday when a man wearing a […]
$111B NYC budget deal to reverse most of Eric Adams’ proposed cuts
Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams reached a handshake deal on Friday on a more than $111 billion budget that would reverse most of the cuts the mayor has pushed through in recent months, sources familiar with the matter told The Washington Post. The two men, who have been at odds over […]
NYC straphangers uneasy at zip ties seemingly holding tracks together: ‘Should I be worried?’
What keeps trains running in the Big Apple? The strappers in Queens are praying it’s not a plastic zip tie. Dozens of zip ties have been wrapped around the tracks at the Rockaway Boulevard A station in Ozone Park, raising eyebrows and some nausea among subway riders. “Should I be worried?” asked nursing student Kayle […]
NYC members-only club seeks $600M in fraud suit against developer Michael Shvo
The worlds of high-stakes real estate and high-society clubbing collided violently this week when the owners of the exclusive Core Club filed a shocking lawsuit against their partner and alleged landlord, Michael Shubo, seeking $600 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Supreme Court, alleges that Shubo used a “wicked and fraudulent” […]
MTA approves Gov. Hochul’s plan to pause NYC congestion toll, pulling $16.5 billion from agency’s budget
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted Wednesday to support New York State Gov. Kathy Hockle’s (D) plan to indefinitely suspend congestion pricing in Manhattan. New York Post report. Earlier this month, Horckle slammed on the brakes. He argued that the MTA’s congestion pricing plan would place an “undue burden” on already stressed New Yorkers. “That would […]
Bandits storm NYC restaurant and rob diners as crowd looks on: cops
Two bold robbers stormed into a crowded Brooklyn restaurant and robbed three customers at gunpoint while horrified diners looked on, according to police and reports. Police said the duo entered Birds of a Feather, a popular Chinese bar in Williamsburg, armed with guns and demanded $200 worth of Seiko watches and cellphones from three customers […]
NYC could ban cellphones in public schools in next few weeks
Hold on a minute, elementary school kids. Cellphone use could be banned in New York City public schools within two weeks, Superintendent David Banks told reporters Wednesday. “We are working on this issue and want to make sure we do it right,” he said. First reported By Chalkbeat. Banks’ comments came as rumors have circulated […]
Teen fatally struck by hit-and-run truck driver in NYC, 8-year-old sister gravely injured
A 16-year-old girl was killed and her 8-year-old sister was seriously injured after being struck by a hit-and-run truck driver in a crosswalk in Queens on Wednesday afternoon, police and officials said. According to NYPD Traffic Chief Philip Rivera, the siblings were crossing the intersection of 47th Street and 46th Street in Woodside around 3:30 […]
Victim of NYC antisemitic dog poop attack predicts attacker will get slap on the wrist if caught
A Jewish man who had a bag of dog poop thrown in his face by a bigot on a bicycle predicted he wouldn’t spend a day in jail, even if the culprit was caught. “Being realistic, I know that if this guy were caught, he wouldn’t go to prison or receive a severe sentence,” the […]