As New York City gears up for the implementation of congestion pricing on June 30, police are facing a growing challenge: drivers using sophisticated methods to hide their license plates. This illegal practice is causing significant concern among law enforcement and city officials. A particular vendor selling electronic license plate covers has drawn the attention … Read more
The family of 25-year-old New York City dancer Órla Ruth Baxendale, who had a severe peanut allergy, filed a lawsuit claiming she died due to the gross negligence of a supermarket that sold her mislabeled cookies. Baxendale was killed on January 11 from anaphylactic shock after consuming a cookie containing undeclared peanuts, as detailed in … 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
A Holocaust museum in New York City will provide free educational field trips to eighth-grade students in public schools to counter antisemitism. Support and Funding The program, announced Thursday, will allow up to 85,000 students from traditional public schools and charter schools to tour Manhattan’s Museum of Jewish Heritage over the next three years, beginning … Read more
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Yellow Alert for New York City and the surrounding areas due to strong to severe thunderstorms expected on Thursday. Numerous thunderstorms have already developed across the region, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and causing some reports of damage. The humid airmass in place is providing ample fuel for … Read more
In response to the overwhelming influx of migrants, New York City has implemented a new rule limiting adult asylum-seekers without young children to 30 days in city-run shelters. Stricter Rules for Overwhelmed Shelters This includes hotels, tent complexes, and other temporary facilities. After this period, migrants must find alternative housing unless they can prove “extenuating … Read more
In a devastating incident, three people, including a 6-year-old boy, lost their lives when an Amtrak train collided with a vehicle in Upstate New York near Buffalo. The North Tonawanda Police reported the fatal accident on their Facebook page, stating that it occurred around 7:56 p.m. on Friday. The victims were in a Dodge pickup … Read more
In a concerning turn of events, at least three synagogues and a museum in New York City found themselves targeted by bomb threats on Saturday. Despite the alarming nature of these threats, none were deemed credible by the New York Police Department (NYPD), according to both a city official and law enforcement representatives. Bomb Threats … Read more
Eight hospitals in New York City received a “D” grade for patient safety in the latest report card released by The Leapfrog Group, a prominent healthcare watchdog organization. The hospitals that earned poor marks include St. Barnabas Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center (Einstein and Moses campuses), NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, St. John’s … Read more
Last Saturday morning, a jogger in Central Park stumbled upon an unusual sight: a large, wild coyote leisurely prowling through the 72nd Street Traverse. As video footage captured the majestic animal going about its business, locals found themselves puzzled by its presence in the heart of Manhattan. How did it get there, and what was … Read more