DeBasio Warns Parents, Prepare For School Closures
Mayor Bill de Blasio said parents and students should prepare for all-remote learning as early as Monday the current spike of new coronavirus cases surpasses the predetermined threshold.
Four Men Indicted for Trafficking Guns on Brooklyn Streets
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, today announced the indictment of an alleged gun trafficking ring that purchased firearms in South Carolina and Virginia that were then transported on the Iron Pipeline and destined to be sold on the streets of Brooklyn.
Cuomo: Brooklyn Red Zone Eliminated, Moves To Orange
Brooklyn is no longer red according to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced the move from red to orange for a large swath of Brooklyn South.
Juanita Holmes to become NYPD’s First Female Chief of Patrol
NYPD Chief Juanita Holmes was named the department’s new chief of patrol Thursday, making her the first woman to hold the position in the law enforcement agency’s 175-year history.
After Outdoor Eating Success, The City Launches “Open Storefronts”
On Wednesday, the Mayor announced the launch of the “Open Storefronts” initiative, allowing stores to open outdoor storefronts on city streets and sidewalks.
In “Solidarity” With Philadelphia Rioters, Brooklyn Protesters Damage Police Vehicles and Clash With Police
In the name of solidarity, protesters in downtown Brooklyn took to the streets Tuesday night, where they damaged vehicles and clashed with police.
Early Voting Gets Nine Extra Hours
The New York Election Board of Commissioners have voted to extend the early voting hours in NYC for an additional nine hours.
Illegible summons from the NYC Dept. of Buildings on a Jewish Pizzeria.
Claims of Unwarranted Bullying As City Inspectors Caught Giving False Summonses
It’s like a story out of a 1960’s mob film. Corrupt city inspectors arriving in an area to bully and intimidate by threatening heavy fines for make-believe infractions. The worst part is, it appears to be city-sanctioned.
MTA Launches New Subway Map With Real Time Data
The New York City subway map just got way cooler. The MTA announced the launch of a beta version of the subway map of the future, all digital with real-time data.
Brainless: Trump Parade Egg Thrower Films Himself Doing The Deed, Gets Outed on Social Media
Karma may have its way of getting back at you, but it’s usually best not to give it a hand. The Swedish immigrant @AzadM_52 seemed to have missed that important memo, having filmed himself as he threw eggs at the Jews for Trump Parade Sunday.
Snaking Lines and Long Waits at The Polls For Early Voting in Brooklyn
Down the block and around the corner, it’s what you can expect for the early voting lines that are snaking their socially distant way from New York City’s early voting sites.
Standing Tall, Jewish Pro-Trump Parade Rolls Across New York City, And Is Targeted
With flags flying and horns honking, a massive parade of Jewish vehicles paraded through the streets of New York City Sunday, standing tall and showing their Trump pride.
Sudden Exit: NYPD’s Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo Resigns
In a surprise move Tuesday afternoon, NYPD’s Chief of Patrol Fausto Pichardo, sent his resignation to the NYPD, allegedly over friction with City Hall.
Crown Heights Stores Under Intense Government Scrutiny For COVID Violations
No less than five government agencies, and some put the number over ten, are roaming the city and inspecting for store compliance with the COVD-19 rules. Store owners in Crown Heights are reporting multiple visits by inspectors each week.
Brooklyn Man Charged For Lying to Get COVID-19 Funds
A criminal complaint has been filed in federal court in Brooklyn charging a Brooklyn resident with wire fraud in connection with lying to get government COVID-19 relief funds.
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Massive New York State Hotspot Testing Drive Shows 5.8% Positive Rate
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 145,811 COVID-19 diagnostic test results were reported to New York State yesterday—a new record high with a 5.8% positive rate.
The Hammer Falls, Cuomo Singles Out The Jewish Community For Strict Restrictions
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new restrictions for Jewish areas of South Brooklyn today in an effort to fight a spike in COVID-19 in mostly Jewish neighborhoods.
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