The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, commonly known as “The Boat,” has closed its doors after nearly three decades of operation. This floating prison barge, introduced by the New York City Department of Corrections in 1992, aimed to alleviate overcrowding on Rikers Island by providing a medium- to maximum-security facility with 800 beds in 16 … Read more
In a devastating incident on Monday afternoon, a 52-year-old man lost his life in a workplace accident in the Bronx, New York. The New York Police Department reported that the victim, identified as Francisco Lumbreras by his family, was tragically trapped in a cement mixer while attempting to clean the vehicle. The accident unfolded at … Read more
In a daring and disturbing incident on Saturday night, two individuals, identified as Marquise Webb and Brian Innocent, allegedly assaulted an on-duty NYPD lieutenant on a Bronx subway car. The brazen attack, partially captured on camera, unfolded after officers had instructed the suspects to exit the subway car at the 238th Street station in the … Read more
This week, two daycare workers were taken into custody on several counts after it was alleged that they encouraged their charges’ younger siblings to fight at school. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office reported that Serena Caldwell, 56, and Ericka Jones, 27, brought themselves in on Thursday, Nov. 9, as part of an ongoing investigation into … Read more
In a harrowing incident in Austin, Texas, a hostage situation early Saturday resulted in three fatalities, including a police officer. The ordeal began when the Austin Police Department received a distressing 911 call at 2:49 a.m. The caller, a woman in immediate danger, reported a stabbing in progress, setting off a chain of events that … Read more
In recent years, Diwali celebrations in the United States have surged, marking it as a prominent cultural event that follows closely on the heels of Halloween. The festivities have expanded beyond traditional Indian communities to notable American landmarks like Disneyland, Times Square, and even the White House. Notably, in June, New York Mayor Eric Adams … Read more
A 31-year-old man was shot dead at a house last week, and after he fell on top of his infant son, who also died, the family is mourning the loss of two dear ones. The Billings Police Department reports that at around 10:05 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, they received a call of a shoot … Read more
A recent piece in The Hill claims that Florida is turning into a centre for MAGA movement adherents. Many people, like democratic pollster Fernand Amandi, agree with this sentiment. Even before the 2020 presidential election, leftist dissatisfaction and frustration in the state had been steadily increasing and had now reached unprecedented levels. With Donald Trump … Read more
This week saw a breakthrough in the investigation of the oldest unsolved cold case in the police department. The man, 80, was arrested for the alleged murder of his parents almost 50 years prior. The Maryville Police Department said in a statement that on Tuesday, Nov. 7, a grand jury indicted Michael Fine on two … Read more
In 2023, State College, Pennsylvania, was named the most inebriated city in the United States of America by 24/7 Wall Street. The study determined which cities had the greatest rates of binge drinking and excessive drinking by analyzing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With 22.5% of adults in the state … Read more