Broadway community holds musical vigil for Ukraine
"Do You Hear the People Sing?" from the Tony Award-winning musical "Les Miserables" is what some members of the Broadway...
How a crew laundered millions in cartel cash across New York City
The sight of the state trooper’s flashing lights was enough to send Shaui Sun into a panic as the Queens...
GOP Gov. Sununu dismisses Trump as ‘f–king crazy’ at posh Gridiron dinner
The Republican governor of New Hampshire has dismissed former President Trump as “f–king crazy” during a monologue at the elite...
Coney Island’s Luna Park reopens for the 2022 season
It was opening day at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn on Saturday, April 2, 2022. The amusement park officially...
Seven injured, one critically, in multi-car crash on the Brooklyn Bridge
One man is in critical condition and six others were injured Saturday in a multi-vehicle wreck on the Brooklyn Bridge,...
Bronx cops arrest fourth teen involved death of good Samaritan
Cops have arrested a fourth teen involved in a New Year’s morning subway platform clash that ended with a good...
Trump slams Biden administration on transgender policies
Former president Donald Trump slammed the Biden administration’s endorsement of surgery and medical therapy for transgender minors at a rally...
Hochul announces expanded eligibility for second COVID booster shots
A number of New York residents are now eligible to receive a second COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced...
NYC top health official refers to White women as ‘birthing people,’ calls Black and Hispanic women ‘mothers’
A top health official in New York City is facing backlash after a series of tweets she posted calling White...
Ripe Leaves by Howard Stein
“Ripeness is all.” King Lear. William Shakespeare. Tough lives, tougher hides,Texture of perseverance –Scrub oak leaves,Mature by late spring,Await a...
Ramadan: Council Speaker Adams extends best wishes to Muslims across NYC
New York City Council Speaker, Adrienne Adams, has extended her best wishes to Muslims across New York City. While sending...
Bronx mosque remembers lost fire victims as Ramadan begins
At Masjid Ar-Rahama, care packages are distributed at for the start of the holy month for a community still rocked...
Number of COVID patients in U.S. hospitals reaches record low
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the early days of the pandemic, offering a much needed...
City’s top doctor advises NYers to wear mask in indoor settings in public places
New Yorkers should continue to wear a mask when visiting indoor settings in public places, according to the city's top...
12-year-old fatally shot in New York City as violent crime spikes nationwide
A 12-year-old boy was killed when he and his family were caught in the crossfire between two other cars on...
Mask mandate for children under 5 can remain in place, appeals court judge rules
The Adams administration’s mask mandate for children under 5 can remain in place for now, a state appellate court ruled...
Amazon workers in New York City vote to form first U.S. union at retail giant
Amazon workers at a Staten Island, New York, processing facility won a historic vote on Friday to form the first-ever...
House passes $35-a-month insulin cap
The House on Thursday passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of...
Mayor Adams caters to both wealthy and working-class in delicate balancing act
Mayor Adams has been hitting red carpets and partying with the rich and famous at night while highlighting the realities...
Biden says Putin appears to be “self-isolated”
President Biden said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be "self-isolated" and "there appears to be some indication...
Issues arise in NY budget negotiations
Crime, high fuel prices and child care are among the big issues on the negotiating table as the Democrats who...
12-year-old boy killed in shooting in Brooklyn
Someone opened fire in Brooklyn Thursday evening, killing a 12-year-old boy and critically wounding a 20-year-old woman who were sitting...
New York’s redrawn district maps unconstitutional, judge says
A judge has ordered New York's Democrat-controlled Legislature to quickly redraw the state's congressional and legislative districts after finding they...
NY gas rebate checks proposed
Some sort of relief at the gas pump remains possible in New York. One plan would even have New York...
Severe storms possible in NYC area Thursday evening
Strong to severe storms are possible on Thursday evening in the New York City region with strong wind gusts and...
NY real estate: Sellers remain in driving seat
Doris Kason and her partner Suzanne Colon at Douglas Elliman have been navigating the real estate market throughout the COVID-19...
Pizza shop owner and dad stabbed trying to help Asian woman during street robbery
A New York City pizzeria owner and his father are being hailed as heroes after they chased down suspects in...
Data shows massive surge in NYC tourists in 2021
Data released on Wednesday showed a significant increase in tourists visiting the Big Apple. In 2021, there were 33 million...
Biden plans to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
President Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the...
Would-be NYC Duane Reade thief tries to stab security guard with hypodermic needle
A would-be thief at a Manhattan Duane Reade used a hypodermic needle to try to stab the security guard who...
NYC Chancellor David Banks says schools have become like ‘testing mills’
New York City Chancellor David Banks has expressed worry that some schools have become “testing mills” and that student engagement...
NYC high school teacher helps teens understand the war in Ukraine
A high school teacher has taken up the obligation to help teenagers understand the war in Ukraine. Sari Beth Rosenberg...
Remote work ‘draining’ New York City’s economy – Mayor Adams
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday renewed his call for an end to working from home policies, arguing remote work was...
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez calls for Justice Clarence Thomas to resign as Dems demand his recusal from Jan. 6 cases
On Tuesday, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign from the high court,...
FDA and CDC clear second booster of COVID vaccine for ages 50 and over
More than 34 million Americans aged 50 and older are now eligible to receive another booster shot, after the Food...
NYC commissioners commend changes to Essential Plan eligibility
New York City Commisioners on health coverage have commended the changes made to the Essential Plan eligibility. The commendation was...
Bronx councilwoman begins push for NYC jobs guarantee
The Bronx Councilwoman Amanda Farias has began to try to lay the groundwork for a solution to the city’s unemployment...
Paucar sentenced to state prison for drunk driving crash that killed 2 Ardsley residents
Somers resident Jaime Paucar was sentenced to state prison for a wrong-way, head-on collision he caused while intoxicated, which resulted...
Oscars 2022: Chris Rock releases apologetic statement after ‘G.I. Jane 2’ Joke
At the Oscars, night of March 27th, Chris Rock took the stage to announce the winner of Best Documentary. Things...
Mayor Adams defends his policing strategies, pointing to children victimized by violence
The surveillance video shows a woman, holding a toddler’s hand, being robbed at gunpoint inside an apartment building. While the...
New York lawmakers want gas tax relief ‘in perpetuity’
As state lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul negotiate potential ways of addressing the increased cost of gasoline in New York,...
House January 6 committee refers contempt charges for Navarro and Scavino
The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol unanimously voted Monday night to recommend that...
Shootings data show new trends in NYC gun violence
Newly compiled precinct-level data of shooting incidents show stark trends in gun violence in New York City. Even as the...
Weather report shows brutal coldness in NYC
A spring cold front has brought winter-like cold temperatures to the Northeast to start the week. A sharp southward dip...
Online video shows girl killing cousin, self
Two young cousins were livestreaming from a St. Louis apartment when one child fatally shot the other before killing herself...
Siena poll: Most voters call bail law bad for New York
A majority of New York voters believe ending cash bail for many criminal charges has been bad for New York...
‘Not on my watch’: Schumer vows to push Biden, feds against NYC VA hospital closures
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to go up the chain of command to stop the Veterans Affairs Department from...
NYS Lt. Gov. Benjamin questioned by feds about ‘shady campaign donor’
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin was questioned by the feds amid a reported probe into whether he was allegedly involved in...
Financial Focus: Tax Season 2021: Are you really happy with your Tax Refund?
By Professor Anthony Rivieccio MBA PFA Not withstanding " delays delays delays" over the last 3 years and 2 Administrations...
Officials, mourners honor Queens grandmother killed in rock attack
A funeral was held Saturday for a woman who died from injuries suffered after police said she was hit repeatedly...
Caucus lawmakers propose their own 10-point public safety plan for NY
Lawmakers in the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus on Saturday proposed a 10-point plan for public safety...
Man fatally shot twice on Queens Street dies
A man was fatally shot Saturday as he walked down a street in Queens, police said. The victim was walking...
Straight from the Trading Floor
By Michael Reinking, Sr. This week has really been about consolidation. After rallying over 5% last week, US markets spent...
Homeless man has been nesting in NYC park tree for months
A veritable human squirrel has gone out on a limb and converted a massive tree in a Manhattan park into...
NYC planning to remove homeless encampments from streets
New York City officials have disclosed a plan to remove makeshift shelters set up by homeless people on city streets,...
Russian forces damage Holocaust memorial near Kharkiv
The Russian military has damaged a Holocaust memorial near the city of Kharkiv. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said in a...
Personal data of 820,000 NYC students compromised in hack
The personal data of about 820,000 current and former New York City public school students was compromised in a January...
NYC Schools Chancellor blames software company in data hack
The city schools chancellor is calling for an investigation of a software company after data of 820,000 students was hacked...
3-year-old shot coming out of Brooklyn daycare
A three-year-old girl has reportedly been shot in Brooklyn on Friday evening. Police say that at around 6 p.m. in...
CHP on lengthy chase of suspected catalytic converter thief
California Highway Patrol (CHP) has embarked on a lengthy chase of a suspected catalytic converter across Orange County. SkyFOX was...