Jury Finds Sheldon Silver Guilty on All Counts
After a 3-week-long trial, former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D), who was one of New York’s most powerful politicians, has been convicted by a federal jury of bribery and extortion.
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Amazon Ad Covers NYC Subway in Nazi Symbology
In an advertising campaign ahead of the premier of it’s new show, “The Man in the High Castle,” Amazon plastered the New York City subway 42nd street shuttle in Nazi-like symbols and Imperial Japan insignia.
New York City: ‘Hoverboards’ Are Illegal
Earlier this week, the NYPD’s 26th Precinct posted on Twitter that ‘hoverboard’ motorized scooters, which are becoming increasingly popular on city streets, are in fact illegal. The NYC Dept. of Transportation confirmed this yesterday, saying violators face a potential $500 fine.
OY/YO Sculpture References Yiddish/Urban Slang
A bright yellow monumental sculpture installed near the East River spells “YO” when viewed from Manhattan and “OY” from Brooklyn. It went up this week in the Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Main Street Lawn.
The NYPD has announced that they are beefing up security around the city, and are in close touch their French counterparts and the FBI, following the horrific terror attacks in Paris.
NYPD Beefs Up Security Following Paris Terror Attacks
The NYPD has announced that they are beefing up security around the city, and are in close touch their French counterparts and the FBI, following the horrific terror attacks in Paris.
Whooping Cough Cases Spike in Orthodox Jewish Neighborhoods
A wave of whooping cough has hit the Orthodox Jewish Brooklyn neighborhoods of Crown Heights, Williamsburg and Borough Park, city health officials said Monday.
Investigators: Boro Park Explosion May Have Been Intentional
Investigators now say that the Saturday explosion in an apartment building in Borough Park that left two people dead might have been intentional.
Explosion in Borough Park Kills 1, Injures 3
At least one person is dead and three others were hurt when a Borough Park building exploded Saturday afternoon.
Strong Winds May Jeopardize Sukkahs
The New York City Department of Emergency Management has reached out to the Jewish community to notify them that the city is expecting strong winds due to Hurricane Joaquin as early as tonight, Thursday, and this is expected to continue throughout Friday and Shabbos. Sukkahs that are not properly secured, especially those on high balconies, can pose severe danger.
Steady rain drenched much of the East Coast on Wednesday, flooding roads, closing schools and forcing some people from their homes. And forecasters say the worst is yet to come.
Hurricane Joaquin May Batter New York
Steady rain drenched much of the East Coast on Wednesday, flooding roads, closing schools and forcing some people from their homes. And forecasters say the worst is yet to come.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Poll: De Blasio’s Approval Rating in Steady Decline
A new NY1/Baruch College City Poll reveals that approval numbers for New York City mayor Bill de Balsio are slipping—-a trend, insiders say, that has been slow but steady in recent months.
Today, 9/11/15 marks 14 years to the terror attacks on our country, the attacks that claimed 2,977 lives including 343 firefighters and 72 police officers.
9/11 – 14 Years
Today, 9/11/15 marks 14 years to the terror attacks on our country, the attacks that claimed 2,977 lives including 343 firefighters and 72 police officers.
Violent Start to Labor Day Festivities, 2 Dead
The 48th Annual West Indian Day Parade got off to a violent start during the traditional early-morning festivities of ‘J’Ouvert’ in Crown Heights, with a number of shootings and stabbings that left two people dead in separate incidents.
NYPD Reports Lowest Summer Shootings in 20 Years
The New York City Police Department is saying this has been the safest summer in over 20 years.
NYC Distributes Anti-MBP Brochure to New Mothers
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has created a new brochure on the supposed dangers of the practice of Metzitzah B’peh (MBP), which it will distribute to new Jewish mothers in hospitals throughout the city, in a bid to discourage them from having the ritual performed on their newborn sons.
Mayor De Blasio Fighting Bad Ol’ Days Perception
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is having a really bad summer. He has been unable to shake a media-driven perception that the Big Apple’s crime-and-homelessness-filled days are returning.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio
Mayor De Blasio’s Popularity Hits a New Low
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s popularity continues to fall in the wake of several bruising political battles, a new poll released Wednesday shows.
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