Brooklyn The City’s Most Rat Infested Borough
Brooklyn remains infested by more beady-eyed rodents than any other borough in the city — a dubious distinction the borough’s held for the second year running, according to a newly released study.
$100,000 Per Year Is Now The Bare Minimum To Live Alone In New York
It’s getting extremely difficult to live in New York if you’re making less than six figures, according to a new analysis from Bloomberg. The impact is being felt by those who live alone and it’s taking place in areas that were previously seen as affordable.
Severe Weather Alert For NYC
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for NYC until 9 PM. The storms will bring strong winds and heavy rain to the area. Exercise caution when walking, biking, or driving, and remain alert as winds can throw debris and knock out power.
ALERT: FDR Closed in Both Directions After Crane Collapses, Hits Building
The FDR has been shut in both directions after a crane collapsed, and struck the side of a building. No one has been reported injured, and the building reportedly sustained only minor damage.
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Shooting at Brooklyn Block Party Leaves 1 Dead, 11 Injured
Two gunman opened fire at a block party Saturday night, killing one, and injuring eleven. The shooting occurred as the party was just wrapping up, and thousands of attendees heading home.
Massive Power Outage Throughout South Brooklyn, as ConEd Cuts Power
Con Edison cut power to over 30,000 people in Brooklyn Sunday evening, after a series of outages threatened to become a massive power failure. To stave off disaster, Con Ed cut power to large swaths of South Brooklyn, including Mill Basin, Flatlands, Flatbush and Canarsie.
Heat Wave To Hit NYC This Weekend, Topping at Nearly 110 Degrees
A heat wave has been forecasted for New York City this weekend, with tempertures to reach nearly 110 degrees. People are reminded to stay hydrated, and indoors as much as possible.
Major Power Outage In Manhattan; Knocks Out Subways, Businesses, Elevators
Authorities say a transformer fire caused a power outage in Manhattan leaving businesses, elevators. and subway cars without electricity. The New York City Fire Department said the fire started at West 64th Street and West End Avenue and has since affected at least 42,000 people by 8pm on Saturday.
Garbage Truck Overturns, Crushes Parked Cars
A garbage truck overturned Tuesday night in WIlliamsburg, crushing a row of parked cars in Williamsburg. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Accident Near Lincoln Tunnel Closes Highway, Expect Delays
At least seven people were injured Wednesday when a garbage truck rolled off a New Jersey overpass and onto a roadway near the Lincoln Tunnel, snarling traffic on one of the busiest travel days of the year, according to reports.
Styrofoam Ban in NYC Takes Effect
New York City has joined the list of cities that have prohibited restaurants and other business from using polystyrene foam containers, cups and plates for take-out food, and foam peanuts used as packing material.
Fur Ban Proposal on the Table in NYC
There is a fur ban on the table in New York City. If it passes, it will cause some serious anti-Shtreimel sentiment. The fur ban was introduced back in March by City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. It does have a clause that contains a religious exemption.
For The First Time, NYC Hatzalah Receives City Council Funding
For the first time ever, Hatzoloh – the volunteer ambulance service that responds to over 50,000 emergency medical calls every year – has received City Council funding.
NYPD Nab Bank Robbery Suspect After Shutting Down Entire Highway
A man robbed a bank on 12 Avenue and West 29 Street on Wednesday afternoon, and the NYPD moved fast to apprehend him. The man apparently fled with a “dye pack” from the bank that was being tracked. Police shut the entire Henry Hudson Parkway as the suspect had fled in a car and was being tracked there.
Helicopter Crashes On Roof Of NYC Skyscraper, Killing Pilot
A pilot died, and a scare ensued after a helicopter crashed on the roof of a Manhattan sky scraper Monday. The crash brought back a scare to 9/11, and authorities are investigation the incident.
The number of hate crimes reported to the New York Police Department this year is nearly double the number reported in 2018 during the same period – and most incidents are anti-Semitic.
New York Suffering ‘Anti-Semitism Crisis,’ Council Speaker Says
The number of hate crimes reported to the New York Police Department this year is nearly double the number reported in 2018 during the same period – and most incidents are anti-Semitic.
Six people were shot and one person killed in Memorial Day shootings in Brooklyn. according to 1010Wins. The shootings come in a rise of gun violence in Brooklyn.
6 Shot, 1 Dead in Pair of Brooklyn Memorial Day Shootings
Six people were shot and one person killed in Memorial Day shootings in Brooklyn. according to 1010Wins. The shootings come in a rise of gun violence in Brooklyn.
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