The man known as one of New York City’s “most notoriously negligent landlords” was briefly hospitalized following an attack at Rikers Island. Daniel Ohebshalom turned himself in to police on Thursday after allegedly failing to perform hundreds of court-ordered repairs on some Manhattan properties he owns. He was taken to Rikers where he’s expected to… Continue reading ‘Worst landlord’ in New York City gets jail time for ignoring repairs, is attacked at Rikers Island
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Northern U.S. braces for weekend storms as heavy rain forces major delays at New York City airports
A powerful weather system is battering the tri-state area with heavy rain and strong winds Saturday as a fast-moving storm blankets northern New England with snow. A flood watch went into effect Saturday morning for the New York City metro area through central and southern New Jersey. The storm could dump up to 4 inches of… Continue reading Northern U.S. braces for weekend storms as heavy rain forces major delays at New York City airports
Bear attacks 7-year-old boy playing in yard outside New York City
Police killed a bear after the animal attacked a 7-year-old boy outside his home in a New York City suburb Tuesday, authorities said. The boy was playing in the woods about 11:15 a.m. when he encountered the bear just behind his house on Hickory Kingdom Road in the Westchester County community of Bedford, about 40… Continue reading Bear attacks 7-year-old boy playing in yard outside New York City
New York Knicks sue Toronto Raptors for stealing scouting reports and trade secrets
The National Basketball Association’s New York Knicks sued rivals the Toronto Raptors in Manhattan on Monday, accusing the Raptors’ new coaching staff of hiring a “mole” who gave the team their scouting reports and other confidential material. The Knicks accused their former video, analytics and player-development assistant Ikechukwu Azotam, who left the team last week, of stealing… Continue reading New York Knicks sue Toronto Raptors for stealing scouting reports and trade secrets
New York City councilwoman assaulted by stranger on camera during ‘creepy’ TV interview
A New York City councilwoman found herself on the receiving end of an unexpected and ‘creepy’ kiss from a stranger during a TV interview with CBS New York. A video posted to Twitter Thursday shows Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, R-NY., stood for an interview on Brighton Beach in Brooklyn when a man wearing a hat seemingly… Continue reading New York City councilwoman assaulted by stranger on camera during ‘creepy’ TV interview
3 people die from flesh-eating bacteria infections in New York and Connecticut, prompting new guidance
Three people in New York and Connecticut have died from a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection, prompting officials to issue new guidance about both avoiding and diagnosing it. Officials said one person in New York’s Suffolk County, on eastern Long Island, and two people in Connecticut have died from infections linked to vibriosis, an illness caused… Continue reading 3 people die from flesh-eating bacteria infections in New York and Connecticut, prompting new guidance
New York City Mayor Asks Biden Administration For Migrant Housing Funds
NEW YORK (AP) — With thousands of migrants still arriving in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday renewed his appeal to the federal government to help the city avert a budgetary crisis as expenses mount — now projected at $12.2 billion by the end of next year — because of the influx of… Continue reading New York City Mayor Asks Biden Administration For Migrant Housing Funds
Woman critical after shark attack at popular New York City beach
A woman was in critical condition following a shark attack Monday off Rockaway Beach, one of the New York City’s most popular Atlantic coast attractions, authorities said. The attack was reported at 5:49 p.m., in the water at 59th Street, according to the New York Police Department’s public information office. She remained in critical condition… Continue reading Woman critical after shark attack at popular New York City beach
New York City cancer doctor kills herself and her baby, police say
A New York City cancer doctor killed herself and her baby in her home early Saturday morning, according to police. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, an oncologist at Mount Sinai Hospital, shot her baby and then herself at their home in Somers, a town about 50 miles northeast of New York City, around 7 a.m. on Saturday,… Continue reading New York City cancer doctor kills herself and her baby, police say
Who is Kai Cenat, the Twitch streamer who sparked pandemonium in New York City with a gaming giveaway?
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat hosted a game console giveaway Friday afternoon in New York City’s Union Square Park. The massive turnout of thousands of young people sowed chaos, with dozens of arrests after people threw fireworks, paint cans and other items. Video from the scene showed fans clinging onto Cenat’s moving vehicle, and police said… Continue reading Who is Kai Cenat, the Twitch streamer who sparked pandemonium in New York City with a gaming giveaway?