The debate over schools’ metal detectors
For the past 24 years, students from around New York City have waited on long lines every school day morning to undergo a tedious search …[read more]
Council eyes limits on hookah smoking
By RENEE BEYDA The City Council Health Committee is considering proposed legislation that would limit the use of non-tobacco smoking products in restaurants and prohibit …[read more]
Women Pols Targeted for Violence, Leaders Say
By KECIAH BAILEY Canadian First Lady Sophie Trudeau and several female political leaders and activists from across the world joined forces at a conference Thursday …[read more]
EX-Con Arraigned on Attempted Rape Charge
By LA QUINTA CLARK An ex-con was arraigned Thursday on charges of attempted rape and robbery of a woman on the Upper East Side five …[read more]
Council Subcommittee Tweaks Affordable Housing Plan
By MICHAEL ODMARK Tweaks to the country’s “most aggressive mandatory affordable housing plan” were nearly unanimously approved by the City Council’s Subcommittee for Zoning and …[read more]
Harmony Rules at St. Pat’s Parade
By SEAN EGAN, KAT LLOYD & PRISCILLA PEREZ The lesbian gay, bisexual, and transgender community lent a tint of lavender to the wearing of the …[read more]
Drive Launched to Register Young Local Voters
By RENEE BEYDA NYC Votes announced on Thursday the second annual Student Voter Registration Day would be launched on Mar. 18 in over 60 local …[read more]
Accused of Killing Transgender Female, He Rejects Plea Deal
By ALEAH WINTER & DANIEL STEIN-SAYLES A Brooklyn man charged with manslaughter of a 21- year- old transgender female, rejected a plea deal at a …[read more]
Hearing Delayed for Accused Killer of 96-Year-Old Woman
By INEZ SHARABY A 24-year -old homeless man, who allegedly broke a 96-year-old lady’s hip when he threw her to the floor, had his hearing …[read more]
Rape Suspect Whose Victim ‘Wanted It’ Appears in Court
By LUIS GONZALEZ A Brooklyn cabbie who allegedly raped a passenger in February 2015 was warned Thursday by a Brooklyn judge that he would be …[read more]