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Discrimination Lawsuit Against N.Y. City Official Can't Be Totally Sealed at Plaintiff's Behest
From Doe v. City of New York, decided today by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.):. One distinguishing facet of the American legal system is its commitment to public access to the trial process. This legacy of "open justice" is as old as America itself. The plaintiff in this action asks that the Court deviate from that legacy and to permit her to litigate her case under seal in complete secrecy. Because the plaintiff has not overcome the strong presumption to public access that attaches to judicial documents—including her complaint and the existence of the case itself—her motion to seal the case is DENIED….
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Parks Dept. Has Money But No Timeline to Finish Eastern Queens Greenway
The green is there, but the greenway isn't. The city has still not started work on nine projects to fill in gaps along the greenway in eastern Queens, despite $40 million in funding that would cover most of the key bike and pedestrian paths. Nearly two-and-a-half years ago, the Parks...
Hollis Man Charged with Hate Crime after Alleged Attack on Religious Statue in front of Catholic Church
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Friday that Jamshaid Choudhry has been charged with allegedly smashing a Holy Family statue outside of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Fresh Meadows last month. Choudhry, 44, of Hollis, was arraigned on Friday on a complaint charging him with criminal mischief...
Stella Ziogas Impresses with 22 Points and Nine Assists in Team Lightning 17U Gold NE2K Victory
Stella Ziogas (New Rochelle High School) is proven she is a complete, standout guard, recording 22 points, nine assists, six steals, seven rebounds and two block shots in Team Lightning 17U Gold NE2K’s opening game 57-44 victory over the Capital City Tyrants Thursday at The Splash in Louisville, Kentucky.
Arrest made in stabbing death of innocent bystander after road rage dispute in Morris Heights
Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of a bystander of a road rage dispute in Morris Heights.Clement Boateng, 36, was arrested on Thursday and charged with murder in the second degree, manslaughter in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, police said.Ronald Gomez-Mesa, 29, was killed when he was stabbed in the chest near a day care in Morris Heights.Two drivers got into a fender bender -- but what should have been easily resolved instead ended in bloodshed.Police say a woman, one of the drivers involved in the crash, got out...
This Old Sears In North New Hyde Park is Now A New Target
In 2018, Sears closed its Lake Success Shopping Center location in North New Hyde Park, New York, along with 58 other Sears and K-Mart locations across the United States. This past April, Target opened a new 115,000-square-foot store in the same building at 1400 Union Turnpike, east of the Union Turnpike and Lakeville Road intersection. The aerial and street images below show how the location has evolved.
Northwell Hospitals Score High Ratings in Best Hospitals Report
Huntington Hospital is one of seven Northwell Health facilities to achieve top rankings in the recent U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals of 2024-2025. The seven Northwell Health hospitals combined to earn top 50 national rankings in 30 adult medical specialties – 11 of Read More ...
Man accused of posing as priest, burglarizing churches nationwide, including in Queens
A man from Queens who allegedly posed as a priest to get into churches nationwide and burglarize them, is now back in New York City to face charges.Malin Rostas, 45, was led out of the 111th Precinct in handcuffs Thursday night.Back in April, he was arrested in southern California after allegedly trying to burglarize a church there.Authorities say he would call himself "Father Martin" to gain access to churches he would then burglarize, including American Martyrs' Roman Catholic Church in Queen last March.No further details have been provided so far.----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
NYCHA community center in the Bronx feels like a ‘sauna,’ residents say
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — In the hot days of summer in New York City, it’s not only uncomfortable for people who don’t have air conditioning, but it can also be potentially dangerous. Jeanette Salcedo, the tenant president of the Castle Hill Houses in the Bronx, said there are times when the Kips Bay Castle […]
Drowning victim found in the Bronx, police say
THROGGS NECK, The Bronx (PIX11) — A man drowned Thursday in the Bronx, according to police. Police said the man, 42, was found near Maritime College around 8 p.m. and was pronounced dead. Additional information on how the man ended up in the water was not available.
Mayor praises Bronx cannabis raids leading to arrests
Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Sherriff Anthony Miranda were on NY1 Thursday to discuss a raided deli suspected of selling cannabis illegally and supplying other retailers from a stockroom. What You Need To Know. Mayor Eric Adams and Sheriff Anthony Miranda appeared on NY1 to discuss raids of two delis...
Fill A Backpack program at Jericho Public Library
The Jericho Public Library, in partnership with New York State Senator Jack Martins, is participating in the “Fill A Backpack” Program this summer!. Community members can leave their donations in a box located in the Library’s lobby, across from the Circulation Desk. Items needed include: backpacks, binders/folders,...
Syniya Barton Earns Hofstra University Pride Women’s Basketball Program Offer
Monsignor McClancy (Queens, N.Y.) and Rising Stars AAU class of 2025 Syniya Barton has picked up an offer from Division I Hofstra University Pride Women’s basketball program, today her high school wrote on X. Barton, a rising senior forward and guard, averaged a double-double of 11 points and 10...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
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