School Kids Bag Free Book Bags
By CHRISTELL CHERENFANT All dressed up in uniform yellow shirts, ready for the first day of school on Thursday, an enthusiastic group of Brooklyn second …[read more]
Month: September 2016
A Flag Rises From the Ashes of 9/11
By LINDA KRESTANOVA Surrounded by photographers, a woman stood next to an American flag. The flag was protected by glass, bright beneath lights positioned to …[read more]
9/11 Tragedy Redeemed by Art
By LINDA KRESTANOVA Officials of the 9/11 Memorial Museum on Thursday unveiled plans to explore the confluence of art and tragedy. This confluence is embodied …[read more]
Mayor Plans to Boost Safety on Rikers
By PAUL FRANGIPANE Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined on Thursday sweeping plans to beef up the corrections staff on Rikers Island and equip existing officers …[read more]
Accused Imam Killer Pleads Not Guilty
By ANDREA AUSTIN A Brooklyn man accused of fatally shooting a Muslim imam and his friend pleaded not guilty on Thursday in Queens Criminal Court. …[read more]
Deli Owner Charged with Swapping Synthetic Pot for Food Stamps
By MARK SULEYMANOV A Manhattan deli owner who allegedly sold synthetic marijuana in exchange for food stamps was arrested on Thursday, federal authorities said. Yousif …[read more]
Hearing Postponed for Accused Shooter of Good Samaritan
By DEAN BROWN A court hearing for Brooklyn felon Hector Bello who is accused of shooting and wounding a Good Samaritan who intervened in an …[read more]
Bx Pimp of Runaway Sentenced to 11 Years
By NAAFUA AKUMAH & LISA FLAUGH A Bronx avowed pimp convicted of forcing a teenage runaway into prostitution was sentenced to up to 11 years …[read more]
Long Island Preps for Potential Disasters
By ROBERT TAUB “Be prepared, not scared!” That was the motto said by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano at a press conference Thursday as a …[read more]