In the first four months of 2024, the New York City subway system experienced a notable decrease in major felonies compared to the same period last year. Decrease in Major Felony Crimes The New York Police Department (NYPD) reported a 6.4% drop in index crimes through April 28, with robberies showing the most significant decline … Read more
Residents of two buildings owned by Daniel Ohebshalom, located at 705 and 709 170th Street, Washington Heights, have been enduring appalling living conditions. A plethora of issues, including giant cracks in walls, sewage leaks, and rampant trash accumulation, has prompted the issuance of an arrest warrant for the landlord. City’s Pursuit of Justice Despite years … Read more
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has initiated legal action against New York State Attorney General Letitia James following her objection to his executive order prohibiting transgender women from competing in female sports on Long Island. Blakeman filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday challenging James’ cease-and-desist letter issued on March 1, which threatened legal … Read more
Charles McGonigal, former head of FBI counterintelligence in New York, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for concealing payments from Eastern European businessmen, including those linked to political figures in Albania and Bosnia. McGonigal’s sentencing follows his guilty plea to concealing material facts and a previous four-year sentence for undisclosed work for a … Read more
In a report from Just the News, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has opened doors for migrants in New York City with federal work authorization, offering them a chance to apply for thousands of temporary government positions. New Opportunities for Migrants in New York City: Governor’s Initiative Breaks Barriers Governor Hochul’s initiative marks a significant … Read more
New York City’s makeshift migrant encampment, established on Floyd Bennett Field’s Runway 19, faced a critical test this week as storm forecasts prompted an emergency evacuation. The complex, housing nearly 2,000 migrants, including families with children, was swiftly relocated to a nearby high school, eliciting both concerns and criticisms. The storm evacuation brought attention to … Read more