3-6 Inches of Snow Expected to Fall Sunday
Meteorologists are tracking a possible spring snowstorm in the New York City area for this coming weekend. The snow is expected to begin falling on Sunday morning and last through Monday morning.
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Chasidic Man Rescues Asian Woman from Jumping Off Brooklyn Bridge
A Chasidic man from Williamsburg is being hailed a hero after rescuing a 52-year-old Asian woman who attempted to jump off from the Brooklyn Bridge Monday morning, witnesses said.
NYC to Ease Up on Policing of Minor Offenses
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration is reconsidering the “broken windows” theory of policing, pioneered by former mayor Rudy Giuliani and former NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly, in which minor criminal offenses such as public drinking and littering are treated very seriously by law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
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1 to 2 Inches of Snow Expected Today
After a few mild days, snow is in the forecast for New York City. According to the National Weather Service, about 1 to 2 inches is expected to fall on the city, with higher amounts expected further east and especially on Long Island.
Judge Upholds NYC Mandatory Salt Warnings
The New York State Supreme Court has ruled that New York City can fine restaurants for not posting salt warnings for some food items on their menus.
NYPD Makes Crime Stats More Accessible Online
New York City police have made public a tool that maps a week’s worth of crime throughout the five boroughs.
Passenger Getting Off NYC Subway Dragged to Death
Tragedy struck the New York City subway system on Monday evening, when a man got caught in the doors of a train he was exiting and was dragged to his death. Authorities are investigating how it happened.
Cell Phone Catches Fire, Ignites Pillow
The NYPD’s 33rd Precinct is warning people not to place their cell phones under their pillows while sleeping or while recharging them, after an incident in Brooklyn Heights in which a cell phone overheated, erupted into flames and ignited a local resident’s pillow while she was sleeping on it.
New York may allow the parents of young children to defer a piece of their state income taxes to help cover the cost of child care.
New York Weighs New Help for High Child Care Costs
New York may allow the parents of young children to defer a piece of their state income taxes to help cover the cost of child care.
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Snow, Sleet and Rain to Hit American Northeast
A grab bag of weather conditions — including snow and sleet — will descend on communities from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast, but with many people off for Presidents’ Day it may be just another day to hunker down.
Potentially Record-Setting Cold on Way to NYC
The city’s Office of Emergency Management issued an advisory ahead of incoming low temperatures that could include sub-zero wind chills. Forecasts show a very cold weekend approaching New York, with temperatures below freezing.
Bloomberg Eyes 3rd Party Presidential Bid
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg sees an opportunity emerging in presidential politics after Hillary Clinton’s blowout defeat in New Hampshire combined with Donald Trump’s ascension in the tumultuous Republican race.
More Snow, Bitter Cold, Headed for NYC Area
Another round of snow is on the way to the Tri-State area for Wednesday morning. The AccuWeather forecast is calling for a coating to two inches of snow for most of the region, with the higher amounts expected on the south shore of Long Island.
A New York City trolley shares the street with a horse and buggy in 1917.
Trolleys to Return to New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has proposed a new streetcar system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
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Snow Alert Issued for NYC Tonight
A snow alert has been issued for the five boroughs ahead of an overnight storm that’s expected to affect the Friday morning commute, the New York City Department of Sanitation said.
Anti-Israel Activists Distribute Fake Edition of NY Times
A group of pro-Palestinian sympathizers fanned out across New York City yesterday and distributed thousands of parodied copies of The New York Times bearing headlines and stories that contradict what they claim to be the newspaper’s pro-Israel bias in its coverage of the Middle East conflict.
Crown Heights Man Slashes Another on No. 3 Train
There’s been another slashing on a New York City subway, and terrified riders are calling for protection. This, as Police Commissioner Bill Bratton insists the subways are safe.
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