New York rail tunnel project funding has been restored after a federal judge ordered the release of previously frozen federal funds, clearing a major hurdle for the $16 billion...
A Superhero Reunion in Avengers 5
An amazing bit of news has hit the world of superhero movie lovers! Brie Larson is all set to blast back on screen with her role as Captain Marvel in the upcoming Avengers 5. This has definitely given quite a stir among fans, but...
Juul Labs Comes to Settlement
Juul Labs, a known seller of vape pens, will fork up $27 million to New York City. This action is part of their court deal from April 2023, where they agreed to pay out a total of $462 million for multiple legal cases. The announcement...
Lost Too Soon in Confounding Circumstances
In the early hours of Sunday, an 18-year-old Bronx resident, Cesar Martinez, tragically lost his life while attempting to escape the police. After allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, which broke down near Broadway and W. 207th St. in Inwood, Martinez sprinted towards the George...
The Fight For Control Over Rikers Island
Intense debate has erupted over the control of the Rikers Island jail system. Mayor Adams insists that handing control over to an independent body - as ordered by the court - would trigger chaos. However, the U.S. attorney and Legal Aid Society disagree,...
In an unprecedented incident at Sisters Rodeo in Oregon, a bull named 'Party Bus' hurdled over a fence, causing a stampede amid spectators, leaving four fans injured. A thrilling night of rodeo unexpectedly turned into a frenzy as the bull bypassed a packed concession area and made its way...
Marquette University Community Loses its Leader
In a solemn announcement, Marquette University communicated that their esteemed president, Michael Lovell, passed away due to cancer while visiting Rome. Lovell, who had been contending with sarcoma for the past three years, was on a Jesuit formation pilgrimage accompanied by his wife, Amy,...
Key Takeaways:
- Professional boxing star, Ryan Garcia, has been accused of felony vandalism in a Beverly Hills hotel, causing an estimated $15,000 in damages.
- Garcia faces further possible charges for public intoxication.
- In response to his arrest, Garcia expressed his distress via social media, comparing himself to Britney Spears...
Tragedy unfolded at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, as a longtime employee faced a deadly accident in a nondescript part of the amusement park. Bonnye Mavis Lear, a committed staff member of Disney for 24 years, succumbed to severe head injuries following a fall from a moving golf cart.
Fatal...
Two Families in Mourning
Following a deadly dispute in a Bronx apartment building, two grieving families are left in shock and confusion. Claretha Daniels, 44, and her boyfriend Justin Lawless, 36, were killed in the crossfire after tensions between squatters and long-term residents took a fatal turn.
Daniels and Lawless were...
Body:
Additional human remains have been discovered in the former home of Brian Giles. Giles was recently sentenced for the harrowing murder of his wife Nancy Giles. This recent incident has generated substantial unease in the small town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Conviction of Brian Giles
Only last Thursday, Giles was handed a...
A 21-year-old male is reportedly fighting for his life following a severe attack in a Lower East Side bowling alley. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at The Gutter, a popular bowling alley and bar located on Essex Street, close to Broome Street.
DESPERATE CHASE FOR SURVIVAL
Police...
New York's subway system experienced two devastating incidents this past weekend as two individuals were hit by trains within an eight-hour period. The tragic events have rekindled concerns about safety protocols in the city's underground transit network.
First Incident: Unidentified Man Dies on Lower East Side
In the first incident that...
The Israeli military orchestrated an extensive hostage rescue operation, said to be its largest since the start of the war against Hamas. The operation took place this Saturday in central Gaza, amidst continued heavy fighting, and brought four hostages to safety.
Operation Heartens Israelis
The military reported that Noa Argamani, Almog...
Hunter College's Brookdale Campus, a notable student housing facility in Kips Bay, is set to undergo a significant transformation into a vast, multisector "Science Park and Research Campus." The upcoming project, termed "SPARC Kips Bay," has sparked concerns over how Hunter College plans to replace its budget-friendly student housing.
The...
Disappearance and Discovery
Michael Mosley, the acclaimed British television star, was discovered lifeless on Sunday on the picturesque Greek island of Symi. The 67-year-old, renowned for his health and lifestyle advice on various BBC channels, vanished last week during a leisurely walk, never reaching his planned endpoint. Symi's mayor, Lefteris...
New York lawmakers are grappling with a $1 billion funding gap left by Governor Hochul's decision to abandon congestion pricing plans, as the legislative session draws to a close. An alternative proposal met with opposition from several senators, who criticize the plan as an unreliable financial backstop for the...
Key Takeaways:
- Paulo Liuzzo, ex-boyfriend of Princess Beatrice, died due to acute combined drug toxicity.
- The medical examiner's report reveals the presence of fentanyl, bromazolam, ketamine, and cocaine in Liuzzo's system.
- Police found extensive drug paraphernalia in his Miami hotel room.
- Bromazolam, one of the substances found, has surfaced...
Key Takeaways:
- "Flip Off," the new HGTV show, will star Tarek El Moussa, his current wife Heather Rae El Moussa, and his ex-wife Christina Hall.
- A recently released promotional skit faced criticism from some fans, calling it violent and disrespectful.
- In response, Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's recent decision to indefinitely pause congestion pricing has cast a cloud of uncertainty over Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) funding for its large-scale projects. In the absence of a firm plan, questions are mounting regarding how the MTA will fund its ambitious capital projects.
MTA Funding...
Key Takeaways:
- British journalist and TV doctor Dr. Michael Mosley, best known for popularizing the 5:2 diet, has been reported missing on Symi, a Greek island.
- Mosley disappeared during a solo coastal walk. A search effort, headed by Greek authorities, is currently underway.
- The island's mayor suggests Mosley may...
