Retired New York City police officer arrested after posting “off with his head” over Florida mosque expansion
A retired New York City police sergeant living in Florida was arrested Monday after allegedly posting a threat to behead a county commissioner who backed an expansion of a local mosque. Rodolfo Mienert, 68, of St. Petersburg, is accused of commenting on a Facebook post criticizing Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott for supporting a land-use […]
Mangione’s latest argument to avoid the New York murder case: the same gun, the same killing, the same prosecution
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers are pressing their double-jeopardy argument as they seek to have his New York murder charges dismissed. They say his federal guilty plea covered essentially the same conduct: stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson with the intent to kill him, then killing him. Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, was shot in the back […]
New York Liberty coach let go after a disappointing first season
The New York Liberty are moving on from head coach Chris DeMarco, who spent just one season in the role. He was hired last year after 14 seasons as an assistant with the Golden State Warriors. The decision makes him the second straight Liberty coach to leave after one season: Sandy Brondello was dismissed last […]
Amid an outbreak, New York state records its first child measles death in over 30 years.
A child in Lewis County has died in New York’s first known measles-related death in more than 30 years, state officials said Monday. The death comes as a measles outbreak continues in the region. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was heartbroken by the news and offered condolences to the child’s family and loved ones. She […]
Rebate checks from Hochul begin arriving in mailboxes throughout New York just days before the midterm elections.
Governor Kathy Hochul’s utility rebate checks are being mailed out to households across New York, just as voters prepare to cast their ballots on whether to re-elect her. These checks, which began arriving in September, will continue to go out until December, delivering between $100 and $200 to around 8.2 million households. The $1 billion […]
Mets star Bo Bichette decides on $42 million deal after inconsistent first season in New York.
Bo Bichette Stays with the Mets, Eyes Future Success Bo Bichette has decided to remain in New York, perhaps with ambitions of achieving greatness there. While Doug Heffernan might always hold the title of the “King of Queens,” if Bichette plays a key role in leading the New York Mets to a World Series win, […]
Letitia James and New York prosecutors questioned about immigration plea report
New York Officials Respond to House Report on Prosecuting Noncitizens During a press conference in Manhattan on Thursday, three prominent New York elected officials seemed caught off guard when questioned about a House Judiciary Committee report. This report suggested that local prosecutors had deliberately downgraded charges against noncitizens to shield them from deportation. New York […]
Almost 50% of New York voters feel they are in a worse situation than they were a year ago, according to a poll.
New Yorkers are increasingly feeling the strain of rising costs. A recent survey reveals that nearly half of likely voters in New York believe their financial situation has declined over the past year. The poll, conducted by Marist College, shows that 45% of respondents report worsening personal finances. In contrast, only 13% claimed an improvement, […]
Hochul maintains a 14-point advantage over Blakeman as the New York governor’s race approaches its conclusion.
Poll Shows Hochul with Strong Lead Ahead of Election Day New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reportedly enjoying a favorable position as she approaches Election Day, based on a recent Siena University poll. The Democratic incumbent is leading Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman by 54% to 40% among likely voters, giving her a 14-point advantage, according […]
New York Knicks and Rangers are now individual publicly traded companies
Fans of the New York Knicks can now invest in their favorite team without also having to buy into the Rangers, and vice versa for Blueshirts supporters. On Tuesday, the two franchises affiliated with Madison Square Garden officially separated into distinct publicly traded entities, allowing investors to choose between the teams. The Knicks’ parent company […]