In a shocking murder-suicide, a man fatally shot his 29-year-old girlfriend before taking his own life in their shared Brooklyn apartment. The tragic event was witnessed by the gunman’s mother, Norma Knight, who shared her harrowing experience with the Daily News. The incident occurred just after 10 a.m. on Monday in a fourth-floor apartment on … Read more
Strong wind gusts from a series of rainstorms caused power outages for thousands of New Jersey residents on Monday afternoon, with Morris County among the hardest hit areas. As of 3:20 p.m., nearly 400 homes in Randolph, about 200 in Denville and Parsippany, and approximately 100 in Morris Plains were left without electricity, according to … Read more
The Bronx will soon be down to just one movie theater for the entire borough as Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas is set to close. This decision has left residents and long-time patrons disheartened, as the theater has been a significant part of the community for generations. A Community Staple Shuts Down Showcase Cinemas, the operator … Read more
An iconic ice cream shop in Brooklyn faces eviction this summer, stirring distress among neighbors and long-time customers who have watched their community change rapidly due to gentrification. Anthony “Tony” Fongyit, 74, has owned Scoops Ice Cream Parlor on Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens since May 1984. For nearly 40 years, Scoops has been … Read more
Packy Adams, a 70-year-old Fremont native, has been living out of his car with his dog Zeus for the past three years. Adams, who spends his days recycling aluminum cans to earn money for food, has adapted to this harsh reality. “This is my best friend, companion, everything,” Adams said about Zeus. He parks overnight … Read more
Safeway has confirmed that it is removing self-checkout machines at several stores due to increasing incidents of theft. Although the grocery chain did not specify which locations are affected, a statement indicated that the decision was made to address the rising theft rates. “Operational changes have been made at select stores throughout the Bay Area … Read more
Forecasters are issuing warnings of another day of heightened risk of dangerous tornadoes in the Midwest on Saturday. The National Weather Service in Oklahoma has likened the situation to “a gasoline-soaked brush pile,” cautioning that any storms that form could produce large hail, dangerous winds, and tornadoes. With millions of people traveling for Memorial Day … Read more
As the search for two missing canoeists in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) extends into its second week, the Minnesota National Guard has been called in to assist. The canoeists went missing near Curtain Falls on May 18. Governor Tim Walz authorized the deployment on Thursday, emphasizing the urgency and difficulty of the … Read more
A North Carolina mother, Haley Hodge, has recently gone viral after sharing her unconventional approach to choosing a baby name by visiting a cemetery. For Hodge, this tradition is deeply rooted in her family history. Her parents named her younger sister, Cooper, after noticing the name on a gravestone at a funeral. A Family Tradition … Read more
At the end of June, New York City is set to halt funding for several day centers that serve seriously mentally ill adults, including Harlem’s Rainbow Clubhouse. Clients at these facilities fear the hardships they may face if their essential support network is dismantled. The Impact of Closure on Clients Inside the Emma L. Bowen … Read more