Barneys heir claims family avoided $20M in New York taxes
The heirs of the defunct Barneys luxury brand are embroiled in a legal dispute, with claims that a complex tax fraud scheme could have defrauded New York state out of $20 million. Bob Pressman, 71, grandson of the retailer’s founder, Bernie Pressman, has filed a lawsuit against family members, alleging they conspired to evade both […]
New York City primary with ballots from deceased voters is now settled, but a criminal investigation looms
Brooklyn City Council Primary Winner Announced Amid Fraud Investigation The Brooklyn City Council primary has finally declared a winner, George Sarantoporus, who edged out GOP chair Richie Balsamian. This comes with the unsettling news that some votes were allegedly cast by deceased individuals, and a criminal investigation is still underway. The city’s Election Commission made […]
Trump aims at ‘injection sites’ approved by New York for drug users
The “safe” drug injection sites that two cities approved could potentially be shut down due to a new executive order from President Trump. This order specifically targets facilities where individuals can use illegal substances like meth, heroin, and cocaine under supervision. On July 24, Trump’s “End of Crime and Disability on the Streets of America” […]
New York Times faces criticism for error in Gaza child report
New York Times Faces Backlash Over Reporting on Gaza Child The New York Times found itself in hot water on Tuesday after it was accused of “journalistic misconduct.” This criticism came after the publication admitted that a photo of a malnourished child used to illustrate Gaza’s hunger crisis featured a boy with pre-existing health issues […]
New York Times surprisingly retracts statements about viral image of emaciated Gaza boy
Last week, The New York Times issued an editor’s note that included distressing photographs of a child in Gaza who is reportedly suffering from starvation. The note informs readers about Mohammed Zakaria al-Mutawak, a boy from Gaza “diagnosed with severe malnutrition,” who is also dealing with “pre-existing health conditions.” “We recently discussed the plight of […]
New York City business leaders consider providing active shooter training to unsettled employees after the Shane Tamura incident
Business leaders are stepping up efforts to enhance worker safety, particularly in light of the recent tragic shooting at a major Manhattan office complex. Shane Tamura, the shooter, walked into the 345 Park Avenue building around 6:30 PM on Monday armed with a semi-automatic weapon. Once inside, he opened fire, killing four individuals. The victims […]
AOC and Zohran Mamdani Hold the Top Approval Ratings Among New York Democrats
A poll conducted by a pro-Palestinian organization reveals that a significant number of Democratic voters in New York City support the pro-Palestinian stance of mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani. “The dam has broken. Zoran Mamdani’s ability to mobilize new voters with a strong platform advocating for Palestinian rights should serve as a wake-up call,” a statement […]
Shooting in New York City results in 4 fatalities: Key information to understand
Four individuals lost their lives and another was seriously injured following a shooting incident at a Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday. Among the deceased was a New York City police officer. According to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tish, officers began receiving reports of gunfire around 6:28 PM. “Footage from security cameras shows […]
What we know about the shooting at NFL headquarters in New York
On Monday evening, four individuals lost their lives in New York City during what appears to be an attack targeting the NFL headquarters located in midtown Manhattan. The shooter, 27-year-old Shane Tamura from Las Vegas, entered the building armed with a rifle and escalated to the NFL office, fatally shooting four people before taking his […]
Ken Paxton targets New York Clerk for not upholding abortion pill ruling
Texas Attorney General Takes Action Against New York Clerk Over Abortion Laws AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intensified the ongoing conflict surrounding abortion legislation between Texas and New York. On Monday, Paxton revealed that he had initiated legal proceedings against Ulster County Clerk Taylor Brook for not enforcing a $100,000 penalty […]