Man from NYC charged for fatally stabbing mother in their residence
What to Know A 20-year-old man is facing charges in the brutal stabbing death of his mother inside their New York City home, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Thursday. Dennis Cho, of Flushing, was indicted on seven counts of second degree murder, two counts of first degree criminal contempt, two counts of third degree […]
NYC Street Vendors Speak Up for Legalizing Their Trade
NEW YORK — Hundreds of street vendors in New York, mostly immigrants, demanded this Thursday that the city approve a reform to this sector so that they are considered as small businesses and more licenses are approved that allow them to work legally with the in order to avoid large fines and the confiscation of […]
Guide to Street Closures, Policing, and More for New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
NEW YORK — New York City’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day parade returns in full force Friday, marching down Fifth Avenue for the 262nd time in its history. Of course, New York City parades raise street closures and other questions. Here’s what you need to know. When does the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade start? […]
The Real Worth of a $100,000 Income in New York City
NEW YORK — Tired of talking about inflation? We don’t blame you. The truth hurts. And a new study by New York City-based fintech firm SmartAsset shows just how much. The company analyzed 76 of the largest cities in the United States to determine the true value of a salary of $100,000 after taxes. He […]
“Why this NYC supermarket is using facial recognition technology more than you realize”
NEW YORK — Stores and businesses are using facial recognition, fingerprint scanners or other technology to identify customers in what they say is their fight against crime. But do the tools infringe on civil liberties? As shoppers shop for groceries at the supermarket Fairway in Broadway y West 74th Street, there are signs indicating that […]
“NYC Proposes Plan to Eliminate Sidewalk Sheds and End the Use of Scaffolding”
NEW YORK — Calls grew Thursday for New York City to remove scaffolding covering sidewalks throughout the five boroughs. Part of the proposal is for tenants who live in buildings with scaffolding to be entitled to demand a discount on the rental rate that would have to come from the building owners. This is because […]
In April, Amtrak will resume its service between Montreal and NYC following a pandemic break.
What to Know Amtrak service connecting New York City and Montreal will resume next month, more than two years after the pandemic prevented trains from crossing the shared border between the United States and Canada. The reopening of Amtrak’s Adirondack Line follows last fall’s resumption of trains between Seattle and Vancouver, Canada, which was also […]
Six pedestrians in Washington Heights struck by driver who lost control- NYPD reports
NEW YORK — A vehicle traveling through Washington Heights in Manhattan suddenly lost control and struck several pedestrians Thursday. The crash occurred at the intersection of West 190th Street and Broadway at approximately 6:10 p.m. A total of six people were injured and the victims were identified as four adults and two 3-year-old children. Each […]
“New York Area experiences strong winds following a recent snowstorm that left 17 inches of snow in some areas”
What you should know A winter storm dumped up to 17 inches of snow on parts of the Hudson Valley, unlike New York City which only saw a mix of rain and snow at times. He Hudson Valley saw the heaviest snow, along with northern New Jersey The governors of New York and New Jersey […]
Shootings near schools in Manhattan linked, say NYPD after three incidents in five hours
NEW YORK — According to the New York Police Department, three shootings were connected near Manhattan schools in a span of five hours Tuesday, prompting school closures. The first shots rang out just before 10 a.m. on the Upper West Side, outside the high school. Martin Luther King on Amsterdam Avenue between West 67th and […]