New York Will Finally Legalize E-Bikes And E-Scooters
After vetoing a bill that would legalize e-bikes and e-scooters late last year, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced during his annual budget address that he will legalize them this year.
Progressive Councilman Wants to Allow Non-Citizens in NYC to Vote
A Manhattan councilman wants to allow more than 500,000 non-citizens in New York to vote in local elections because President Trump’s re-election could bring more conservatives to the polls.
Cuomo Wants to Cut Deficit by Slashing Medicaid Spending
Gov. Cuomo unveiled plans Tuesday to reduce the state’s deficit by forcing NYC and other local governments to rein in their Medicaid spending — or pay for it on their own.
Eleven Year-Old Jewish Girl Dies In Brooklyn Fire
An 11-year-old Jewish girl was niftar Monday evening, after a fire tore through a home in Brooklyn’s Midwood neighborhood. One firefighter was also injured battling the blaze, which according to reports was not intentionally set.
Unites States Attorney Blasts Justice Reforms After Bank Robber Release, Just To Commit More Bank Robberies Just Hours later
United States Attorney Richard P. Donoghue published the following statement after a man who attempted to rob four New York City banks was released from police custody due to the Justice Reform Laws. The man went on to commit two additional bank robberies before the federal government stepped in.
Electric Bills Will Increase More Than 4% Following Rate Hike Approval
A plan from Consolidated Edison to raise rates on electric over the next years was approved Thursday. Monthly bills for typical residential customers will climb 4.2% this year for electricity.
MTA Hiring 500 Additional Police Officers To Fight Hate on Subways
The MTA board voted 9-3 Wednesday to add hundreds of police officers to the subway system. The MTA says the 500 additional uniformed officers are necessary to combat a rise in crime on the subways.
The George Washington Bridge
Petition to Keep Carpool Discount Gains Traction
A petition against the discontinuing of a carpool discount by three major Manhattan crossings has gained traction, with over 9,000 people already signing on.
NYC To See First Snow Storm Of The Season Tomorrow
The first snow storm of the season is scheduled to hit NYC Sunday morning, with up to four inches projected to fall on the five boroughs. The storm will bring dangerous road conditions and is expected to drag into Monday.
Agreement Reached With National Grid To Lift Gas Moratorium
In what Governor Cuomo is being touted as a great victory for consumers, New York State has reached an agreement with National Grid US regarding its moratorium on gas service.
NYPD Officer Dead, Two Critically Injured in FDR Crash
A young, off-duty NYPD officer, a off duty firefighter and another person were involved in an early Saturday morning crash on the FDR that left the Police Officer dead. Video of the crash shows the high speed wreck.
NYC Election Results (UPDATED 12:50AM)
Unofficial election results from the New York City November 5th election paint a simple picture on the winners and the losers. By far the biggest loss for the Jewish community is the likely passing of the proposed change to the voting system, making it Ranked Choice Voting.
Commissioner James O’Neill stepping down from NYPD, Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea To Take His Place
NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is resigning his position on Monday, according to City Hall. The top cop will make it official in an afternoon press briefing, confirming the long-swirling rumors of his resignation.
Demonstrators Flood Downtown Brooklyn and “Take Over” Subway
Over a Thousand demonstrators flooded Downtown Brooklyn to protest two viral incidents of police “brutality” on teenagers in the subway. The protesters vandalized a police vehicle, and jumped subway turnstiles in protest.
NYC Gun Crimes Double in a Week in Shocking Surge
Twice as many people were shot last week compared to the same time last year — as the NYPD tallied an average of more than three gun-violence victims each day, official statistics revealed Tuesday.
NYPD Vehicle Overturns in Brooklyn, Two Officers Injured
A Police vehicle overturned Motzai Shabbos after it hit another vehicle in a Brooklyn intersection. Two officers were reported injured, and taken by ambulance to the hospital.
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected Wednesday, To Possibly Flood Simchas Bais Hashoeva
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the New York City area Wednesday afternoon, and continue into Thursday, according to Accuweather.
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