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Hasidic Jewish students charged in NYC synagogue tunnel digging scoff at plea offer: ‘Rather go to prison’
The Hasidic Jewish students who dug a secret tunnel under a Brooklyn synagogue said they’d rather go to prison than face a ban from the historic temple — as they rebuffed plea deals from prosecutors Thursday. Nearly all of the 13 young men charged over the infamous hideout — which went viral when it was discovered in January — scoffed at the offer from the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office that would see them barred from the historic Crown Heights temple for three years. “Being banned from 770 [Eastern Parkway] for three years is worse than jail,” one of the defendants, Yaakov Rothchild, told...
Tourists fall victim to street vendor scams in the Battery
THE BATTERY, Manhattan (PIX11) — They’re not exactly selling the Brooklyn Bridge, but vendors at The Battery are allegedly illegally selling tickets to enter the free park and steering tourists away from the authorized Statue City Cruises that go directly to Liberty Island. Statue City Cruises is the only ferry company authorized to sell tickets […]
Hasbrouck Heights Apprehend Irvington Resident Attempting to Steal Delivery Packages
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old Irvington resident on multiple charges, including an attempt to intercept packages delivered to a home.On October 8th, 2024, at approximately 3:17pm, Hasbrouck Heights Police, including Officer Brian Donohue, Officer Kevin Condal, Officer Joseph Olivo, Officer John Mullins, Officer Johanna Sanchez, Officer Liam Cabri, Detective Sergeant Brad Dussault, and Detective Sergeant Nick Brunetti, responded to the 400 block of Burton Avenue on a report of a suspicious individual attempting to intercept packages at a residence.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Manhattan DA opens probe into Adams admin’s leasing of commercial properties tied to possible bribery: report
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into City Hall’s leasing of commercial properties tied to possible bribery, according to a report. The latest probe, elements of which had previously been reported, marks the fifth criminal investigation surrounding Mayor Eric Adams and his close allies. As part of the Manhattan DA’s inquiry, Adams’ right-hand woman, his chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin, had her phone seized by authorities as she stepped off a plane at JFK Airport following a trip to Japan last month. The Post and other media outlets reported on the phone seizure, though the details of the investigation...
‘Senseless murder’: Family mourns NYC man slain while defending girlfriend
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A family is heartbroken after the “senseless murder” of a New York City man who was slain after coming to the defense of his girlfriend. Rahsaun Williams, 39, was shot and killed at the Pomonok Houses at 65-16 Parsons Blvd. in Queens around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the NYPD. […]
Early Addition: They're coming for Giuliani's Yankees World Series rings
Because the former mayor gave them to his son Andrew, who may have to cough them up to cover his dad's defamation judgment, here are your early links: The congestion pricing pause is bad for ambulances getting anywhere fast, job openings at City Hall, ello duck and more. [ more › ]
Dead man found in Pelham Bay: NYPD
PELHAM BAY, the Bronx (PIX11) — A 43-year-old man was found dead on a Bronx street Wednesday afternoon, police said. Officers found the body near Orchard Beach Road and Bartow Circle in Pelham Bay at around 1:35 p.m., according to the NYPD. The man has not been identified. The body did not have any signs […]
DA: New York Barber Nearly Killed Over Race In Hudson Valley
A Lower Hudson Valley man was charged with attempted murder as a hate crime and more. The victim was allegedly stabbed in the face with barbershop scissors. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced a Yonkers man was arraigned on an indictment by which he is charged with attempted murder as a hate crime and other charges.
DOC press secretary who wrestled another NYC official over phone was once on MTV ‘Anger Management’ reality show
The city official caught on camera scuffling with another bigwig at Gracie Mansion Tuesday was once on an MTV reality show about dealing with anger management — as she struggled to control an unhinged temper. City Department of Correction press secretary Annais Morales — who chucked DOC compliance officer Mariam Singh’s phone during the Oct. 8 diva donnybrook — was 21-years-old when she popped up on the 10th season of “MTV True Life: I Need Anger Management,” according to clips on social media. In one clip posted to TikTok, a young Morales told the show that she had “a lot...
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