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NYC teacher accused of putting 15-year-old student in a headlock at Brooklyn high school, sending him to hospital
The teacher allegedly attacked the student after he entered his classroom without permission, according to sources.
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Jaywalking legalized in New York City after Adams declines taking action
The new law permits pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, including outside of a crosswalk.
NYPD officer struck by car during stop, one cop fires weapon: sources
The cops tried to pull over the vehicle and when the officers approached on foot, the driver sped up, striking one of them, police said.
Two pedophiles die on same day in upstate New York jail
Two inmates locked up for child sex-crimes died on the same day last week at an upstate New York prison. William Brand and Robert Fisher were declared dead at 2:52...
Baseball fans flood Dodgers' old stomping grounds in Flatbush to pay respects ahead of Yankees World Series games
The ghosts of "Dem Bums" still linger in Brooklyn. It's been decades since the Brooklyn Dodgers left the subways and New York City for the highways and Chavez Ravine in...
Lawler, Ryan ahead of rivals in Hudson Valley as Election Day nears: new poll
Two Hudson Valley House incumbents lead their rivals in polls heading into the election campaign's home stretch, thanks to big gender gaps in their favor.
Estranged wife of ‘destitute’ private-equity bigshot gripes about initial $10K monthly allowance
The estranged wife of an elderly financier griped in Manhattan court Tuesday that he gave her a measly allowance of $10,000 a month — then slashed it in half when she...
NYC artist ID'd as murder victim at swanky Hamptons spa that hosted Kate Hudson, Katie Couric
A New York City artist has been identified as the mystery woman found brutally murdered Monday inside a swanky Hamptons spa and resort that caters to the star-studded likes of...
Prop 1 critics demand Gov. Hochul repent for calling them 'evil', forces of 'darkness'
Catholic leaders and others with the coalition opposing the state’s controversial Proposition 1 abortion measure are demanding that Gov. Kathy Hochul repent for calling them “evil’ and forces of “darkness.”
Mayor Adams' crony approves lucrative NYC real-estate leases that reek of 'corruption,' rages councilman
Jesse Hamilton -- a former state senator and longtime friend of Adams -- was a no-show at a hearing called by Councilman Lincoln Restler over his management of the city's...
Distraught mom of NYC teen killed in subway surfing tragedy delivers tearful warning to families
“Stop [subway] surfing — it’s not a game," mom Maria Elena Ortiz said. "If you die, think of the pain you will cause your family. Please kids, don’t do it."
Grief-stricken NYC mom laments shooting of 15-year-old son as 5 teens are fatally shot in less than a week
Tristan Sanders – the fourth teen fatally shot since the spurt of violence began Thursday – was mortally struck in the chest around 7:20 p.m. Sunday on the grounds of...
NYC’s most frightening and fabulous Halloween houses — from Brooklyn to the Upper East Side
Have a look — if you dare.
Law allowing NYC to padlock hundreds of suspected illegal pot shops ruled 'unconstitutional' by judge in bombshell ruling
A state law that has allowed New York City to padlock hundreds of suspected illegal cannabis shops is unconstitutional, a Queens judge said in a bombshell ruling Tuesday.
Amateur magician-turned-teacher on Long Island wins prestigious educator award known as 'Oscar of Teaching'
“Yesterday he did a magic trick where he cut off somebody’s finger but he didn’t actually cut it off. It was for a kid's birthday ... He’s very slick —...
Rikers Island security chief sacked week after correction officers' union called for ouster over violence: sources
Rikers Islands' security chief was sacked a little more than a week after the correction officers' called for his ouster over a series of attacks at the troubled jail complex,...
Jokester behind Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest slapped with $500 fine: 'We were planning on being taken out in handcuffs'
"I probably legally shouldn't say I'd do it again but I can say $500 isn't too much of a dissuader."
Democrat dark money group sends suspicious mailer to voters bashing GOP Rep. Marc Molinaro in battleground NY House district
Rep. Mark Molinaro’s campaign shared a photo of one mailer on his X account Tuesday morning showing comparisons between him and his Democratic challenger Josh Riley.
Chilean man sparks manhunt after allegedly shooting girlfriend, two boys in Westchester County mayhem: officials
A man from Chile shot his girlfriend and two kids -- killing one of the victims -- in Westchester County, then sparked a manhunt that forced a school district to...
Celeb-fave NYC window display designer claims rival bribed worker to steal ‘trade secrets’
A company that designs celeb-fave city window displays for posh designers such as Gucci and Prada says a rival “bribed’’ one of its workers to steal trade secrets, according to...
Wild art show has visitors tripping out and staring into strangers' eyes
The vibrant, fantastical exhibit features a pair of crazy contraptions that look like something a mad scientist built in a junkyard or a child designed using materials in their playroom.