Activists Demand Cops Be Fired After Teen’s Shooting Death
By PRISCILLA PEREZ Community supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement demanded the firing of a group of Bronx police officers Thursday, following the U.S. …[read more]
Month: March 2016
Racing Officials Say Federal Anti-Doping Bill Left in the Paddock
By DANIEL STEIN-SAYLES The New York Racing Association board of directors on Thursday tepidly endorsed a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to …[read more]
Bronx DA Busts 84 Gangbangers in Wide Sweep
By KECIAH BAILEY & LA QUINTA CLARK Bronx DA Darcel Clark announced the indictment of 84 local gang members on Thursday, in relation to 386 …[read more]
Staten Island Pol Says: Call Isis Acts ‘Genocide’
By INEZ SHARABY Republican U. S. Representative Dan Donovan joined representatives of three of the world’s major religions on Thursday to urge Secretary of State …[read more]
Bx Charter School Supporters Want More Funds
By REZA MALEK The front steps of a Bronx school seemed like the ideal place for parents to gather to demand that state leaders unfreeze …[read more]
Watchdog Groups Favor Boost in Pay for State Officials
By MICHAEL ODMARK Leaders of two influential good government groups on Thursday argued for sharp salary increases to combat corruption among state elected officials. “It’s …[read more]
Mayor: No local danger from Zika
By RENEE BEYDA With fears of the quickly spreading Zika virus growing, Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that city health officials see no danger …[read more]
Appeals Judges Deflate Tom Brady’s Case
By DANIEL STEIN-SAYLES The attorney for New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady faced a bombardment of questions on Thursday as the court heard the National …[read more]
Lavender Joins Green at St. Pat’s Parade
By RENEE BEYDA New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio proudly announced on Thursday the end of the 25-year ban of LGBT New Yorkers in …[read more]
Weeping, Hate Crime Defendant Tells Jury: ‘I Am Not a Bigot’
By Keciah Bailey In closing arguments on Thursday accused hate crime murderer, Elliot Morales, pleaded with jurors in tears: “I’m am not a bigot. I …[read more]