West Nile Virus Detected in NYC Mosquitoes
The New York City Health Department has announced that it has detected mosquitoes bearing West Nile virus.
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Tornado Watch in Effect for NYC
Tornadoes are possible in a round of strong thunderstorms that are expected to make their way through the New York City region late Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
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Gombos Bakery Now Open Upstate!
Record-Breaking Heat Scorches New York
A record-breaking blast of summer-like weather is hitting New York and other parts of the Northeast, squashing memories of a cold, rainy spring, with temperatures coming very close to 100 degrees.
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Significant Increase in Special Child Care Vouchers
Councilman David Greenfield speaks with Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito and Finance Committee Chair Julissa Ferreras.
As part of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget negotiated between the New York City Council Mayor De Blasio, there will be a significant increase in the funding for Special Child Care vouchers that are available to low income families who may not qualify for Public Assistance.
Cop’s Brazen Lie Caught on Video
A Chasidic man driving in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn was issued a ticket for going through a red light on Tuesday. The only problem: the vehicle had a dashcam which proves that no red light was passed.
Police Launch Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign
The New York State Police will team up with local law enforcement to conduct a seat belt and child safety seat enforcement period starting on Monday, May 22 and running through Sunday, June 4, as part of the annual “Buckle Up New York-Click it or Ticket” campaign.
Times Square Driver Wanted to ‘Kill Them All’
A man charged with slamming his speeding car into pedestrians in Times Square, killing a teenager and injuring nearly two dozen people, said he wanted to “kill them all” and police should have shot him to stop him, a prosecutor revealed Friday.
Car Rams 23 People in Times Square; 1 Dead
A car slammed onto a busy sidewalk in Times Square about an hour ago, killing at least one person and injuring 22 others. Police say the incident is not terror related.
NYC Collects a Record $993 Million in Fines
Between sales tax, property tax and rent, New York City is already one of the nation’s most expensive, yet new data reveals that the city collected nearly a billion dollars in fines and violations, a 3.7% increase from last year and a 16% jump from 2012.
Texting While Driving? Look Out for the ‘Textalyzer’
A new bill currently being bandied about in the New York State legislature would allow police officers to use an electronic device to track whether drivers involved in accidents were using portable electronic devices while operating their vehicles.
MTA Employee Arrested for Assault on Jewish Girl
An MTA station agent is under arrest after being accused of sexually abusing a 19-year-old Orthodox Jewish woman at the 18th Avenue subway station in Borough Park.
Water Main Break Causes Traffic to and from JFK
A water main break is causing “significant’ traffic issues entering and leaving John F. Kennedy Airport Wednesday morning.
Anti-Semitism Top Reported Crime on Subway
Graffiti at the Kingston Ave. subway station: "The world would be much better off if all of the Jews were lampshades."
Transit officials say anti-Semitic graffiti incidents are the top subway bias crime investigated so far this year by the New York Police Department.
Mayor Proposes Free Pre-K for All 3-Year-Olds
Mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing free, full-day early childhood education for all of New York City’s 3-year-olds by the fall of 2021.
NYC to Hike Cigarette Taxes, Restrict E-Cigarettes
The minimum price for a pack of cigarettes would rise to $13 in New York City under a proposal backed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
NYC Mayoral Candidate Visits Crown Heights
New York City mayoral hopeful Paul Massey visited Crown Heights on Monday, touring the local Matzah Bakery, walking along the neighborhood’s main shopping corridor and stopping in 770 – the Lubavitch World Headquarters.
Plunging Temperatures Lead to Icy Conditions
File photo: 2009 accident on Empire Blvd. due to icy conditions
Concerns about falling temperatures and icy conditions on roads and sidewalks across the Northeast followed a late-season storm that plastered the region with sleet and snow.
Mayor Says Reviewing Metzitzah B’peh Deal
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Just days after the New York City Department of Health issued a warning to the medical community to be on the lookout for babies who contracted neonatal herpes via metzitzah b’peh, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that he intends to reconsider whether or a 2015 deal that removed a requirement for parental consent is working as planned.
2-4 Inches of Snow Falls; Blizzard Warning Called Off
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The much-hyped blizzard of the winter of 2017 didn’t pan out, having passed through New York City dropping a mere 2-4 inch dusting of snow, with a trail of freezing rain in its aftermath.
5,300 Flights Cancelled Due to Impending Blizzard
U.S. airlines have already canceled about 5,300 flights Monday and Tuesday as a late-winter storm is expected to dump enough snow to disrupt travel in the Northeast.
New York City Braces for Late Winter Blizzard
The Northeast is bracing for winter’s last hurrah — a blizzard expected to sweep the New York region starting Monday with possibly the season’s biggest snowstorm dumping up to 18 inches on New York City.
Cold Weather and Snow Forecasted for New York City
A cold snap and snowfall are expected to arrive in New York City beginning early Friday morning. A winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the Tri-State area until Friday afternoon.