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Zhenyong Weng Stole $900K In Gold Bars From Elderly Woman
Brooklyn resident Zhenyong Weng has been arrested for allegedly targeting an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman who reached out to her and allegedly instructed her to transfer her assets into gold bars to keep Russian hands off. The woman complied, police say, and handed off several packages worth an estimated $900,000...
4 men captured after woman shot, police chase in stolen vehicle in Newark
Four men are under arrest in New Jersey after a shooting and police chase.It happened on South 10th Street and South Orange Avenue around 10 a.m. Tuesday.Police saw two men get out of what they say was a stolen vehicle. The men then fired their guns and a woman was shot before they drove off.She was rushed to University Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries and is stable.The two men then got back in the car and police gave chase. Police say the driver and his three passengers got out of the vehicle at Central Avenue and South 11th...
Paterson police arrest suspect in double shooting downtown
PATERSON — Authorities arrested a Paterson man Tuesday afternoon who is charged with attempted murder in the nonfatal double shooting that happened on the afternoon of July 3 in the middle of Paterson's downtown business district. A “wanted” bulletin issued by Paterson police detectives on Monday identified Daeron Jones, 37, as the suspect...
Paterson patrol officers barred from using new pursuit vehicles after 2 crashes
PATERSON — City police officials have stopped allowing patrol officers to use the department’s new Dodge Durango Pursuits after crashes six days apart damaged two of the vehicles. The 10 Durango Pursuits acquired for the police division went into service in the middle of June, officials said. One...
Police seize nearly 25 pounds of narcotics during drug bust in the Bronx: officials
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two individuals were arrested on Friday after police seized nearly 25 pounds of narcotics and a gun from an apartment in the Bronx, according to officials. Carlos Torres and Martin Figueroa were arraigned on multiple drug and weapon charges. The arrests stemmed from an undercover investigation, during which Torres allegedly […]
FBI raid of Mayor Adams official uncovers illegal construction
An FBI raid of KSK Construction tied to NYC Mayor Eric Adams uncovered an illegal residential project in the East Village, Gothamist reported. KSK failed to obtain permits for the 12-story project at 280 East Houston St. to begin the above-ground work on the project. The city’s buildings department told Gothamist it did not notice the oversight until the publication inquired about it last month. By then, the 157-unit project already had five stories built.
Passaic County Prosecutor's Office releases Sheriff Richard Berdnik investigation results
Nearly six months after the death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik, the Passaic County Prosecutors Office said the investigation is complete and the cause of death was suicide by gun. The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office determined the popular sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in...
NJ: Don’t fall for fake tax credits — not from IRS
💲 The IRS has issued an alert about a series of scams and fake social media advice. 💲 The advice leads to false claims for certain tax credits. 💲 This has led to thousands of inflated refund claims during the past tax season. The Internal Revenue Service...
Montgomery County woman loses almost $1M in gold bar scam
A 19-year-old from New York has been arrested for targeting an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman through a government-imposter-related gold bar scam, according to police. FOX 5's Homa Bash has the latest details.
Lady Da Flame ‘Push’ EDM single
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. A powerhouse vocalist who is not afraid to expand creative boundaries, Lady Da Flame once again boldly proves that her music and talent are more than capable of transcending listening audiences with the inspirational, EDM single “Push.”
Hosting 'Mamita' events that provide a safe space for pregnant and migrant mothers
Doulas En Espanol, a collective of about 20 Spanish-speaking doulas that provide free doula services to the Hispanic community in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, hosted its sixth event at the CUNY Graduate Center on Friday for expecting and postpartum migrant mothers. The monthly event, called “Mamita” events, has been operating since January of 2024 and brings in dozens of migrant mothers from across New York City each month looking for a space to meet with other expecting or postpartum mothers, while also receiving free strollers, car seats, baby clothes and other postpartum items.
National Retailer Bringing Back 200 Shops, 25 in New York
As restaurants and businesses close their doors, one national retail chain is coming back. Babies R Us is returning with 200 shops expected to be open in time for the holidays. 25 of those shops will be in New York. Toys R Us made a comeback after filing for bankruptcy...
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