Harvard, NYC schools added to DOE probe on antisemitism, Islamophobia Thursday, November 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Harvard University and the New York City Department of Education are now being investigated for complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobic discrimination on campus, joining seven other schools and districts following the growing protests and tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.These investigations have... Read More.
Gun charge dropped against NYC councilwoman who brought weapon to Israel war protest Friday, November 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Prosecutors have dropped a weapons charge against New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, who showed up to counter protest a pro-Palestinian rally at Brooklyn College last month with a gun strapped to her hip, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.The... Read More.
FBI seizes electronic devices of NYC Mayor Eric Adams Friday, November 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The FBI seized the electronic devices of New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of a federal investigation.The mayor's office confirmed that the seizure took place on Monday. The mayor has denied any wrongdoing."As a former member of law enforcement,... Read More.
Woman in critical condition after being shoved into moving NYC subway train: Police Thursday, October 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A woman is in critical condition after being "forcibly shoved" into a moving subway train in New York City and then falling onto the tracks, police said.The "horrific assault" occurred at the 53rd Street/Fifth Avenue station in midtown Manhattan midday Wednesday, NYPD... Read More.
Woman in critical condition after shoved into moving NYC subway train, suspect sought: Police Thursday, October 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A woman is in critical condition after being "forcibly shoved" into a moving subway train in New York City and then falling onto the tracks, police said.A male suspect in the apparent random attack is being sought, police said.The "horrific assault"... Read More.
NYC to limit shelter stay for asylum-seekers with children Tuesday, October 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York City officials are limiting the time asylum-seekers with children can spend in the city's shelter system.Starting next week, city officials will begin notifying some families that they have 60 days to find alternative housing. Last month, NYC Mayor Eric Adams'... Read More.
NYC dealing with new migrant surge as number of buses nearly triples in recent days Thursday, October 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New York City is seeing signs of the influx of migrant arrivals that communities along the southern border have grappled with in recent weeks. The surge in the city comes amid a record number of asylum-seekers entering the shelter system since... Read More.
18-year-old school worker sought in stabbing death of advocate in NYC Wednesday, October 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Police said they are searching for an 18-year-old male suspect in the apparently random fatal stabbing of a New York City social justice advocate.Ryan Carson, 31, died after being stabbed in the chest multiple times during an assault early Monday morning in... Read More.
NYC college student sentenced to one year in Dubai prison over airport altercation freed, group says Wednesday, October 4 by ABC News(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) -- A 21-year-old New York City college student who was recently sentenced to prison time in the United Arab Emirates over an altercation at a Dubai airport has been freed, an advocacy group said.Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos, a student... Read More.
NYC college student sentenced to 1 year in Dubai prison over airport altercation, group says Tuesday, October 3 by ABC News(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) -- A 21-year-old New York City college student has been sentenced to prison time in the United Arab Emirates over an altercation at a Dubai airport, an advocacy group said.Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos, a student at Lehman College in the... Read More.
1-year-old dies of suspected opioid exposure at NYC daycare, 3 others hospitalized: Police Saturday, September 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A 1-year-old boy died and three other children were hospitalized after apparently "coming into contact with an opioid" at a home-based child care site in the Bronx on Friday, New York City police said.The boy who died was identified by authorities as... Read More.
Man, 74, pushed onto NYC subway tracks in unprovoked attack: Police Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A 74-year-old man returning home from work on Manhattan's Upper East Side early Tuesday was randomly shoved onto the subway tracks by an apparent neighborhood homeless man muttering to himself, according to police.The victim, who works at a parking garage on... Read More.