Woman in NYC takes her own life due to severe work stress at a tech company: Lawsuit
Tragic Case of Columbia Graduate’s Death After Job Loss A graduate from Columbia University and former NASA intern reportedly took her own life after a major tech company, MongoDB, stopped her benefits while she was on mental health leave, according to her parents’ lawsuit. Annie Thurman experienced “anxiety and depression due to extreme work stress” […]
Bronx girl’s murder from 1970 may be linked to David Berkowitz, retired NYC detectives think
The son of infamous serial killer David Berkowitz may have experienced his first encounter with violence at just 17. Years before his notorious spree, which left four dead and four injured between 1976 and 1977 in New York, reports suggest young Berkowitz might have been involved in earlier attacks in the Bronx, according to a […]
‘Super flu’ causes NYC flu cases to reach a decade-high level
This year’s flu situation? It’s pretty intense. It feels like everyone is coming down with it and, honestly, it seems worse than usual. In New York City, the stats paint a dire picture. Recent hospital reports indicate that during the week of December 20, emergency room visits for flu symptoms hit a decade-high, as tracked […]
NYC bus driver charged in deadly highway crash entered the US without authorization but still received a license, according to federal authorities.
A Chinese national involved in a tour bus crash on a Tennessee highway was found to have entered the U.S. without authorization. Despite this, he was given a driver’s license by New York state. According to federal authorities from Homeland Security and Transportation, Van Eason, 54, crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in 2023. He was released […]
Timothée Chalamet and his mother match in orange at the NYC premiere of ‘Marty Supreme’
Timothée Chalamet Shines at NYC Premiere with His Mother Timothée Chalamet showcased his unique plus-one game at the premiere of *Marty Supreme* in New York City. He arrived with his mother, Nicole Flender, and both were dressed entirely in bright neon orange. The 29-year-old actor sported a stylish double-breasted suit by Tom Ford, designed by […]
Eric Adams marks his first term as NYC mayor with a time capsule to be opened in ten years.
Mayor Celebrates Anniversary with Time Capsule Mayor Eric Adams marked his four-year anniversary in office by burying a time capsule at City Hall on Tuesday, looking ahead to a future gift for New Yorkers in a decade. The “Adams Administration Time Capsule” was filled with various items from his time in office, such as a […]
Mamdani’s housing takeover plan threatens NYC with catastrophe.
Zoran Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Backlash A key advisor to Zoran Mamdani has acknowledged that his significant campaign pledge to freeze rents could actually “deepen the crisis” in the housing market and “deteriorate” conditions for buildings. Interestingly, this advisor seems to think that this might be beneficial, potentially facilitating the acquisition of private properties. In an […]
NYC Council members criticized for attempting to secure raises in a plan that damages public confidence
City Council Members Aim for Salary Increase During a public hearing on Tuesday, a government oversight group challenged City Council members over their attempt to quietly approve a pay raise just before the end of their term. The proposed 16 percent increase was criticized for bypassing the city charter’s rules against salary hikes during lame […]
Menorah damaged in NYC area shaken by antisemitic graffiti
A menorah located in a park in Jackson Heights has been defaced, prompting anger among the local community. This incident adds to a troubling trend of anti-Semitic graffiti in Queens, according to local police and Jewish leaders. Rabbi Meir Pape from the Jackson Heights Chabad discovered that the main support beam of a sizable menorah […]
Jews assaulted on NYC subway, police looking into it as a hate crime.
Subway Assault on Jewish Men in Brooklyn This week, a troubling incident unfolded in Brooklyn when a couple of attackers were captured on video making threats against a group of young Jewish men on the subway. One of the assailants even grabbed one of the victims by the chest. The group, comprising eight teenagers and […]