| 23.04.2024 09:15
Celebrity designer sentenced to prison for smuggling exotic handbags
Fashion designer Nancy Gonzalez, the 71-year-old founder of Gzuniga, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to smuggling crocodile handbags into the U.S. from her native Colombia. Gonzalez, whose luxury handbags were used by celebrities like Salma Hayek and Britney Spears, was a...
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| 16.04.2024 03:34
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Cause Traffic Chaos Across US
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused chaos across the United States on Monday as they blocked major roadways, bridges, and highways in protest of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. In Chicago, protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 leading into O'Hare Interna...
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| 05.04.2024 15:45
NYC Settles Lawsuit Over Forced Removal of Religious Head Coverings for $17.5M
New York City Settles Lawsuit Over Hijab Removals for $17.5 Million New York City has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by more than 3,600 women who were forced to remove their hijabs for mug shots, their lawyers and advocates announced on Friday. The lawsuit, which...
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| 05.04.2024 12:20
New York City rattled by earthquake in Northeast
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area and much of the surrounding region on Friday morning, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting the quake centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Residents across the Northeast reported feeling the tremors,...
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| 05.04.2024 10:17
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New York City
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area on Friday morning, according to the US Geological Survey. Residents reported feeling rumbling across the eastern seaboard, with reports of trembles being felt in neighbouring st...
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| 28.03.2024 00:15
Former US Senator and Vice-Presidential Nominee Joe Lieberman Dies at 82
Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who served from 1989 to 2013, passed away in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall. His family confirmed his death in a statement, expressing that Lieberman's love for God, family, and America endured throughout his life of public...
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| 22.03.2024 16:59
Squatters arrested after woman found dead in duffel bag in NYC apartment
Two suspected squatters have been apprehended in connection with the death of 52-year-old Nadia Vitel, whose body was found inside a duffel bag in her late mother's New York City apartment. The suspects, identified as 19-year-old Halley Tejada and a 16-year-old, were unlawfully occupying the apartm...
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| 18.03.2024 18:25
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accused of 1993 Sexual Assault
Adams then allegedly told Beach-Mathura that he could help her with her promotion, but that he also needed "some help" from her, according to the lawsuit. Beach-Mathura claims in the lawsuit that Adams then demanded oral sex from her, which she refused. In response, Adams allegedly exposed himself...
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| 01.03.2024 18:02
FBI Raids Homes of Adams's Asian Affairs Adviser
Federal agents conducted morning raids on two properties owned by Winnie Greco, a top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in the Bronx on Thursday. Greco, who previously served as a fundraiser for Adams and now holds the position of director of Asian affairs, was the subject of the investiga...
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| 27.02.2024 14:20
Oprah selects "The Many Lives of Mama Love" for book club
Oprah Winfrey has once again made headlines with her latest book club selection, "The Many Lives of Mama Love" by Lara Love Hardin. This memoir delves deep into Hardin's tumultuous journey from a life marred by addiction and crime to one of profound change and empathy. Winfrey praised Hardin for he...
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| 26.02.2024 10:45
Celebrity owl Flaco dies from traumatic impact in New York City
The beloved celebrity owl, Flaco, met a tragic end after reportedly flying into a building on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Zoologists confirmed that the Eurasian eagle owl died from a traumatic impact, with further tests planned to determine if illness played a role in his death. Flaco had captured...
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| 24.02.2024 20:37
Beloved NYC Owl Flaco Dies After Building Collision
Tributes poured in on Saturday for Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that captured the hearts of New Yorkers after escaping from the Central Park Zoo last year. The 13-year-old bird was found dead on a sidewalk in New York City after apparently flying into a building. Flaco's death has left bir...
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| 23.02.2024 19:13
Former NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre ordered to pay $5m in corruption case
After a seven-week long civil corruption trial in New York City, a Manhattan jury found Wayne LaPierre, the former CEO of the National Rifle Association, liable for diverting millions of dollars away from the organization to live luxuriously. The jury ruled that LaPierre, along with other current a...
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| 16.02.2024 10:49
Loophole allows man to live rent-free for 5 years in landmark New York hotel
In a shocking turn of events, a New York City man has been arrested and charged with filing false property records after attempting to claim ownership of the iconic New Yorker Hotel building. Mickey Barreto, 48, had been living rent-free in the landmark Manhattan hotel for five years by exploiting...
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| 15.02.2024 09:26
NYC Mayor sues social media giants over youth mental health crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday that his administration has filed a lawsuit against major social media companies, including Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. The lawsuit alleges that these platforms are causing significant damage to the men...
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| 13.02.2024 14:38
The race for George Santos" congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year
An unusual special election took place on Tuesday in New York City's suburbs, and it is being closely watched as a bellwether in the fight for control of Congress. The race for a vacant House seat, which became available after George Santos was expelled from Congress, features former U.S. Rep. Tom...
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| 12.02.2024 20:22
1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at New York City subway station
In a tragic incident that unfolded during the evening rush hour, one person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a New York City subway station in the Bronx. The victim who lost his life was identified as a man in his 30s, while a fire department spokesperson described four of t...
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| 11.02.2024 13:58
Teenage Suspect in Times Square Shooting Arrested
In a shocking turn of events, a 15-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly shooting a Brazilian tourist in New York City's iconic Times Square. The incident occurred during an attempted shoplifting incident at a store in Times Square, where the teenager, identified as Jesus Alejandro Rivas...
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| 07.02.2024 22:48
Guardian Angels restrain man they claim is migrant shoplifter on live TV, later say they have no proof of the claim
During a live interview on Fox News, members of the Guardian Angels, a private crime prevention group, tackled and restrained a man they claimed was a migrant caught shoplifting. The incident occurred as Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the group, was speaking to Sean Hannity from Times Square about th...
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| 06.02.2024 16:59
Massive federal bribery bust exposes corruption in NYC public housing contracts
In a historic crackdown on corruption, federal officials have charged more than five dozen employees with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for accepting cash payments in exchange for awarding "no-bid" contracts. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced t...
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| 05.02.2024 13:19
How to get tickets for the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium and more key details for the FIFA game
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, according to an announcement made by FIFA on Sunday. The decision came after a fierce competition between MetLife Stadium and AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with FIFA ultimately awarding the final mat...
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| 03.02.2024 08:11
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring for Groundhog Day 2024
In a long-standing tradition dating back to 1887, Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, emerged from his burrow on Groundhog Day to reveal his annual weather prediction. The event took place at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania, which is known for hosting the largest and most well-known Groundhog D...
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| 03.02.2024 08:10
Empire State Building-sized asteroid to buzz past Earth on Groundhog Day
In a thrilling celestial event, four asteroids are set to zoom past Earth on Friday, with one of them being as big as a skyscraper. According to astronomers, the massive space rock will come within a distance of 1.7 million miles from our planet, which is approximately seven times the distance betw...
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| 31.01.2024 01:30
Central Park 5 exoneree and council member says police stopped him without giving a reason
In a final vote on Tuesday, the New York City Council passed a new law called the "How Many Stops Act" with a vote of 42-9. The law requires police officers to record the race, gender, and ages of individuals they stop for questioning. This issue gained national attention after a Black city council...
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| 31.01.2024
Broadway icon Chita Rivera passes away at 91
Broadway legend Chita Rivera, renowned for her captivating performances in iconic musicals such as "West Side Story," "Chicago," and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," has passed away at the age of 91. Her daughter, Lisa Mordente, announced her death in a statement, but no further details were provided. R...
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| 30.01.2024 17:07
NYC Brothers Face 130 Counts for Massive Weapons Cache and Celebrity 'Hitlist'
In a shocking discovery, two brothers, Andrew Hatziagelis, 39, and Angelo Hatziagelis, 51, have been charged with 130 counts of various crimes, including criminal possession and sale of weapons, after a stockpile of 3D-printed guns, improvised explosives, anarchist propaganda, and a "hit list" of c...
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| 28.01.2024 11:08
NYC Museum of Natural History Closes Native American Displays, Following Harvard's Lead
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is closing two halls that feature Native American artifacts, citing their outdated nature and the need to respect Indigenous cultures. The decision comes as part of the museum's efforts to comply with recently revised federal regulations regar...
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| 28.01.2024 04:52
Nude Performance Artist Sues MoMA Over Sexual Assault Allegations
A performer who appeared naked in a show by world-renowned performance artist Marina Abramovic at New York City's Museum of Modern Art is suing the museum, alleging that it failed to take action after he was sexually assaulted multiple times by attendees during the performances nearly 14 years ago....
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| 27.01.2024 11:06
Trump returns to court, could take the stand in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million in a defamation case brought against him by writer E. Jean Carroll. The verdict was announced on Friday by a New York City jury, less than a year after Carroll won $5 million in a separate sexual abuse and defamation trial. The jur...
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| 24.01.2024 05:31
Man Arrested for Harassment and Stalking Near Taylor Swift's New York Home
Seattle Man Arrested for Second Time in Three Days Outside Taylor Swift's Tribeca Home A Seattle man, David Crowe, 33, has been arrested for loitering outside Taylor Swift's Tribeca home for the second time in just three days. On Monday evening, Crowe was charged with two counts each of harassment...
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| 23.01.2024 18:02
NYPD Sergeant Charged with Manslaughter in Cooler-Throwing Death
In a shocking turn of events, a New York City police sergeant has been indicted for his involvement in the death of a man driving a scooter. The incident occurred in August of last year, and Sgt. Erik Duran is now facing charges of manslaughter in the second degree, assault in the first and second...
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| 23.01.2024 15:13
CBS newsman Charles Osgood dies at 91
Charles Osgood, the beloved CBS News journalist known for his wit and charm, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91. Osgood, who had been living with dementia, had an illustrious career spanning over 45 years at CBS News before retiring in 2016. Osgood was best known for his work on "CBS Sunday Mo...
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| 21.01.2024 09:15
Newburgh Four: judge orders release of man convicted in US terror sting
In a surprising turn of events, James Cromitie, a man convicted in a post-9/11 terrorism sting, has been ordered to be released from prison by U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon. The judge criticized the FBI for relying on an "unsavory" confidential informant and for inventing a conspiracy to blow...
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| 20.01.2024 13:01
Manhattan Prosecutors Secure Return of 2 $1M Artworks to Holocaust Victim's Kin
In a significant victory for justice and the memory of Holocaust victim Fritz Gr??nbaum, two pieces of art that were stolen by Nazis from the Jewish performer and collector were returned by New York prosecutors on Friday. The artworks, "Portrait of a Man" and "Girl with Black Hair," were surrendere...
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| 20.01.2024 11:04
Long Island man's remains identified 23 years after 9/11 through DNA breakthrough
In a groundbreaking development, the remains of a new father who was tragically killed during the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center have finally been identified after more than two decades. John Ballantine Niven, a 44-year-old executive at Aon Risk Services, was located on the 105th floor of t...
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| 17.01.2024 00:06
Judge blocks JetBlue's $3.8B buyout of Spirit Airlines due to competition concerns
In a significant blow to JetBlue Airways' expansion plans, a federal judge in Boston has blocked the airline's proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. The ruling, made by US District Judge William Young on Tuesday, came in response to concerns raised by the Just...
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| 16.01.2024 15:13
Suspect charged in Gilgo Beach serial killings
In a chilling and ongoing investigation, police searching for a missing woman stumbled upon a horrifying discovery in 2010. Along a barrier island parkway near the remote Gilgo Beach in New York, authorities uncovered 10 sets of human remains hidden in the scrub. Almost immediately, fears arose tha...
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| 13.01.2024 23:17
Election and Gaza War Influence MLK Holiday Events in US
As communities nationwide prepare this weekend to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, some will take a cue from the civil rights icon's history of protest amid the war in Gaza and a looming presidential election. The Monday holiday also marks 100 days since October 7, when Hamas laun...
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| 11.01.2024 23:24
Jihadist faces up to 120 years for machete attack on NYPD officers in Times Square on NYE 2022
In a shocking turn of events, a 20-year-old man from Wells, Maine, has pleaded guilty to federal terrorism charges for a machete attack on three NYPD officers near Times Square on New Year's Eve in 2022. Trevor Bickford admitted to three counts each of attempted murder of officers and employees of...
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| 11.01.2024 09:01
Brawl erupts as secret tunnel found in Brooklyn synagogue
In a shocking turn of events, New York building officials have issued emergency work orders to stabilize a historic synagogue and its neighboring structures after the discovery of an illicit underground tunnel beneath the sanctuary. The tunnel, which stretches for 60 feet in length, 8 feet in width...
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| 10.01.2024 06:23
Amalija Knavs, Mother of Former First Lady Melania Trump, Dies at 78
Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, has passed away at the age of 78. The news was announced by Melania Trump on her social media platform, X, where she expressed her deep sadness and described her mother as a strong woman who carried herself with grace, warmth, and dignit...
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| 09.01.2024 19:20
Violence erupts as NYPD attempts to seal secret synagogue tunnels in Brooklyn
In a shocking turn of events, a group of Hasidic Jewish worshippers were arrested after a dispute over a secret tunnel that had been dug into the side of a historic synagogue in Brooklyn. The incident took place at the Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Crown Heights, a building that holds grea...
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| 05.01.2024 23:17
Newly released documents shed light on Epstein's world of sexual abuse
In a continuation of the ongoing release of documents from a civil suit related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, more information has come to light, further fueling conspiracy theories surrounding the case. The documents, released on Friday by a federal court in New York City, are part of...
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| 05.01.2024 17:35
Northeast U.S. braces for weekend storm bringing snow, rain, and ice
Millions of people in the eastern U.S. are bracing themselves for a powerful storm system that is expected to bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the region. The storm is predicted to reach North Carolina by Saturday morning and then move along the northeastern coastline throughout the weekend....
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| 05.01.2024 16:53
MTA Struggles to Restore NYC Subway Service After Derailed Train Causes Delays
In the cramped confines of a New York City subway tunnel, transit workers faced a challenging task as they labored to lift hulking rail cars back onto the tracks following a collision and derailment. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, caused significant disruptions to subway servic...
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| 05.01.2024 14:01
Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman files to dismiss divorce from estranged wife after kidnapping claims, conservatorship filing
In a recent development in the ongoing family drama, Cher, 77, has expressed her concerns about her son, Elijah Blue Allman, and his alleged struggles with substance abuse. According to court documents filed on Thursday, Cher fears that if Elijah gains access to his finances, he will immediately sp...
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| 04.01.2024 23:24
Mayor Eric Adams sues 17 charter bus companies for $700 million for transporting migrants to NYC
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has filed a lawsuit against 17 charter bus companies that have transported over 33,000 migrants from Texas to the city, seeking $700 million in reimbursement for the cost of caring for the asylum seekers. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, alleges that the...
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| 04.01.2024 16:58
NYC Mayor Files $708m Lawsuit Against Bus Companies for Transporting Texas Migrants
New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, has announced a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for allegedly violating state law by transporting over 33,000 migrants from Texas to New York City. The lawsuit seeks a staggering $708 million in damages, which the city claims is the cost of caring for and shelterin...
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| 03.01.2024 21:23
The best subway systems of 2023
In a recent study, the world's best subway systems have been revealed, with a focus on the passenger experience. Commuters and tourists alike may have experienced the convenience and efficiency of these subway systems, and now the rankings are in. Using a weighted ranking system that takes into acc...
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| 03.01.2024 17:19
NYC cracks down on Brooklyn Bridge vendors, citing safety concerns
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday that a vendor ban will be implemented on all of the city's bridges, including the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. The new rule, set to go into effect on Wednesday, aims to address the issue of overcrowding on the heavily trafficked pedestrian walkway of t...
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