Tow truck driver, 30, gets supervised release after deadly, one-punch attack on elderly NYC man
A Brooklyn tow truck driver accused of attacking and killing a 61-year-old man whose impounded car was released Monday thanks to a loophole in the law, prosecutors said. Kevon M. Johnson was accused of fatally hitting his head when Carlyle Thomas, 61, crashed into the sidewalk after an argument broke out over a $10 parking […]
NYC DOE ‘fighting like heck’ to ensure prekindergarten programs don’t face cuts
The New York City Department of Education is “fighting like hell” to save preschool, 3K and other popular programs from budget cuts as officials scramble to replenish tens of millions of dollars in depleted federal coronavirus funds. School Superintendent David Banks said Monday. The head of the Department of Education is in trouble with the […]
Jewish students in NYC area urged not to apply to Cornell University after antisemitic incidents: ‘Not a safe place’
Groups fighting anti-Semitism mail a pamphlet to all high schools in the New York City metropolitan area asking them to discourage Jewish students from attending Cornell University because of perceived anti-Jewish hatred on campus. did. “Think about Cornell University. Cornell University is not a safe place for Jewish students,” the Alumni Association for Campus Fairness […]
Man, 47, fatally knifed inside NYC apartment as suspect on lam
A 47-year-old man was stabbed to death by a suspicious suspect inside a Harlem apartment on Sunday afternoon, police said. Authorities say the victim was stabbed multiple times in an apartment near East 132nd Street and Madison Avenue around 12:20 p.m. The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital, where he died from his injuries, police […]
Burger King Sued for $15 Million for Allowing ‘Open Air Drug Bazaar’ in NYC Location
A New York City man is suing Burger King for $15 million, accusing him of allowing the place to turn into an “outdoor drug bazaar” that destroyed the surrounding area. The restaurant in question is located on Fulton Street, just a few blocks from City Hall. Despite its proximity to Mayor Eric Adams’ (D) office, […]
NYC pols urge Albany to OK tax break for ‘green’ mandate that could cost co-op, condo owners $20K
New York City Council members, feeling the ire of thousands of co-op and condominium owners, are pushing the state to approve tax breaks over new “green” mandates that could cost more than $20,000 per unit. I’m asking the police. In fact, in 2019, the City Council approved the Climate Change Emissions Act, which requires residential […]
NYC plans to install anti-OD ‘life alert’ devices in apartments to connect drug users to 911
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration plans to install “life alert” devices in apartments to prevent drug users from dying from overdoses, another tax-funded reform that has drawn criticism. They argue that it encourages drug abuse. City Health Bureau is going to win an award Officials told The Post about the contract for a pilot program aimed […]
NYC realtors pull out new trick as congestion pricing is set to take its toll
Real estate agents in the Big Apple’s cutthroat housing market cite the controversy over congestion fees when pitching apartment sales and rentals in Manhattan outside the fee zones. Glenn Barnett of Nest Seekers submits a list with the heading “Avoiding congestion charges.” “You get a better response. People are curious,” Barnett said in a recent […]
Boxer Ryan Garcia Threatens to Sue NYC over Alleged ‘Mental Evaluation’ Requirement
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has threatened to sue the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) for forcing him to submit to a mental health exam after posting several controversial messages on social media. There is. “I’m going to sue the New York City Commission, and I’m going to say: Why?” he began the video series. […]
61-year-old dies after dispute over NYC parking spot
A 61-year-old man was punched in the face by a 30-year-old tow truck driver during a parking argument in Brooklyn on Saturday night, causing him to fall to his death on the sidewalk. Officials said the deadly fight occurred at the Shell gas station at 1143 Clarkson Ave. in Brownsville around 8:45 p.m. 61-year-old man […]