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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 […]
DMC of iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC set to headline Queens Live! Concert at SummerStage Sunday
Darryl McDaniels, better known as DMC, is a hip-hop legend and co-founder of the iconic rap group Run-DMC. With deep roots in Queens, he is set to headline the Queens Live! Concert at SummerStage in Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Sunday, showcasing not only his musical talent but also his entrepreneurial spirit with the launch of his Darryl Makes Cookies brand at the Queens Night Market the night before.
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.
Rikers detainee dies after guards ignored plea for medical attention, attys say
A 23-year-old Rikers Island detainee died Sunday night after experiencing a medical emergency that her attorneys say went ignored by jail staff. Charizma Jones, who was serving a sentence on Rikers Island for a slashing she committed in Manhattan last year, was taken to Elmhurst Hospital last week after a medical issue she had allegedly complained about to officers quickly got worse.
NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
In a letter to providers, DSS said that beginning on July 28 the agency is instituting work requirements for some safety net benefits. The Department of Social Services says it will begin slashing aid for people who fail to meet work requirements starting July 28. [ more › ]
MISSING!!! Brandan Cooper Was Reported Missing By The Spring Valley Police Department
Brandan Cooper was reported missing by the Police Department about 2 hours ago in Spring Valley. He is diagnosed with autism and needs daily medications. HE is considered to possibly be in EXTREME danger and in need of medical assistance . We are asking for the community’s HELP TO FIND HIM.
Police source: Pursuit ends with suspect shot after hitting trooper with car (GALLERY)
ROCK HILL – A police pursuit early this morning (Tuesday) that began in Ulster County, ended in Sullivan County when the suspect allegedly struck a state trooper who was standing outside his car and other officers opened fire, wounding the man, a law enforcement source told Mid-Hudson News. Police...
New York Men Confess To ‘Senseless Murders’ Of Hudson Valley Kids
Two New York Gang Members men committed "senseless murders" of teens in the Hudson Valley. The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, announced a guilty plea following the death of a Dutchess County Teen. New York City Man Confesses To Killing Dutchess County, New...
Severe weather is possible Wednesday
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — I wish I could say we are completely out of the woods for severe weather, but that is not the case. The feature that caused our Twin Tiers community a lot of weather grief Monday night was courtesy of a weaker trough that was slow to move away. Now there is […]
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:26 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Tompkins and Cortland counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. "At 2:25 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
Mayor Adams gets fiery during weekly briefing
A typical Tuesday at City Hall involves Mayor Eric Adams taking questions from the media. But this week’s briefing was more intense for the mayor, who was hot under the collar, highly critical of the media and defensive of his administration. Adams fought back when he was asked about...
Cindy Adams gets high school diploma years after graduation
Only in New York would the longtime New York Post gossip columnist, Cindy Adams, officially receive her high school diploma she was hoping to get back in 1946, after being denied for allegedly failing a class nearly 80 years ago. “I’m living proof you can’t be anything if you don’t...
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