“Bomb Cyclone” to Hit NYC
With most of the United States now in freezing temperature territory, it is about to get even worse in New York City as forecasters are expecting a winter hurricane, which is also known as a “bomb cyclone.”
Jewish Names Among Most Popular NYC Baby Names
As the year 2017 came to a close, the New York City Health Department released vital statistics for births over the previous year. Rounding out the list of most popular names, they included five Jewish girls’ names and four boys’ names. The city also saw an overall decline in the birthrate.
2017 was the Safest Year in Brooklyn’s History
Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that 2017 will end as the safest year in Brooklyn’s recorded history, with the fewest number of homicides, shootings and shooting victims since record-keeping began. Crown Heights saw a particularly noteworthy 40% reduction in homicides.
Photo: William Ward.
City Plans Crackdown on E-Bikes Used for Deliveries
Cheap, electric bicycles have made life a lot easier for New York City’s legions of restaurant delivery workers, but the party may be over in the New Year. City officials are promising a crackdown.
Bitterly Cold Weather to Remain for a Week
The New York City Emergency Management Department today urged New Yorkers to prepare for bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills through the rest of the week. According to the National Weather Service forecast, temperatures will stay below freezing this week with an average forecast temperature of 19 degrees for the next seven days.
4 Injured in Midtown Blast, Suspected Terror Attack
A suspected terrorist blew himself up inside an underground walkway between Times Square and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan during the morning rush. Four people have been injured.
First Snow of the Season Expected This Shabbos
A winter weather advisory has been issued for parts of the Tri-State area as snow is expected to move in early Saturday morning.
Northeast Earthquake Rattles New York City
The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that there has been an earthquake along the East Coast, which was felt by some people in the New York City area.
Rail Link to Newark Airport Goes Before Public
The public was to get its first detailed look at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $1.7 billion plan to extend PATH train service to Newark Liberty International Airport, a project that has engendered debate inside the agency over whether it should be shelved in favor of other initiatives.
2 Planes Clip Wings at JFK Airport
The FAA is investigating an incident in which a plane clipped wings with another plane while taxiing at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport last night.
Error Forces City to Void 500,000 Parking Tickets
New York City officials have dismissed or refunded half a million parking tickets because of an error.
Video: Traffic Cop Tickets School Bus Loading Children
Shocking and disturbing video footage shows an NYPD Traffic Agent ticketing a school bus for standing in a “no parking zone” in front of a school, all while actively loading children onto the bus.
Jewish Man Dragged to Death in Brooklyn
A 55-year-old man who had been driving in Brooklyn Thursday allegedly ran over a 65-year-old Jewish man after a fender bender, authorities say, dragging the victim for roughly two blocks before leaving him to die in the road in front of his wife.
Bitter Cold Arrives in New York Area Tonight
The Tri-State area is getting an early taste of winter following an unseasonably warm fall. A freeze warning is in effect from 6:00pm Friday until 8:00am Saturday for New York City, Westchester, Long Island and parts of New Jersey.
De Blasio Reelected Mayor amid Record Low Turnout
New York City has seen record low voter turnout in Tuesday’s general elections with just 24 percent of registered voters turning out to vote, giving mayoral incumbent Bill De Blasio and easy victory over republican challenger Nicole Malliotakis.
Voters Head to the Polls in New York City
Voters in New York City are poised to decide whether to give Mayor Bill de Blasio a second term leading the nation’s largest city, among other issues and key races to be decided throughout the five boroughs.
1 Week After Union Vote, DNAinfo and Gothamist Close
Two of New York City’s most popular neighborhood news websites have ceased operations just one week after reporters and editors voted to join a union.
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