Crime and Public Safety | Man sentenced to 20 years to life in Brooklyn stabbing slay of Senegalese immigrant
A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the stabbing death of a 19-year-old in 2020, officials said. Mamadou Barry, 35, could spend the rest…
Politics | NYC contracting with more minority- and women-owned businesses
Mayor Adams announced Friday the city awarded $1.59 billion to minority- and women-owned business contracts under the city’s Local Law 174 program — the highest contract amount in the program’s…
SNYDE | Sylvester Stallone compares Trump to Rocky, George Washington
One of Hollywood’s elite has come out swinging for Donald Trump. Sylvester Stallone heaped praises on the president-elect this week, comparing him to his “Rocky” character and calling him the…
NYC Public Schools spared major enrollment decline in 2024
The number of students enrolled in New York City public schools slipped this year by just 0.1%, according to preliminary enrollment data released by the city’s education department Friday. About…
Yes, president-elect Donald Trump is legally required to sign an ethics agreement
Legislation that Trump signed into law in 2020 requires the president-elect and his team to sign an ethical code of conduct and disclose conflicts of interest. Less than a week…
Offensive spam texts are now targeting Hispanic, LGBTQ communities and high school students
The original texts were sent out a day after the election to African American and Black communities, saying they were chosen to pick cotton. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The FBI…
Yes, X’s updated terms of service state that lawsuits must be filed in Texas
Law experts are accusing Elon Musk of “forum shopping” for moving legal disputes against X to conservative-leaning districts in Texas that may favor the company. In the week since the…
Rideshare service with armed drivers coming to multiple Texas cities including Austin
The founder of the service said he was inspired to create a platform that would protect people from predators. AUSTIN, Texas — A viral rideshare service that allows you to…
SNYDE | Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie winery dispute heading to trial
Brad Pitt will reportedly be bringing his claims against Angelina Jolie to court after the exes’ ongoing battle over their French winery was given the green light to head to…
Arsenal icon reveals he left club ‘for a woman’ and still regrets his decision
Emmanuel Petit wishes he could turn back time (Picture: Getty) Arsenal icon Emmanuel Petit has revealed he left the club ‘for a woman’ and still regrets the decision he made…