This video shows the history of the New York City Subway drawn on the geographically accurate map beginning with the opening of the Manhattan elevated lines to the Second Avenue line phase 1 opening in 2020. New York City’s subway system is an iconic symbol of urban transportation, connecting millions of people every day and…
Matthew Karelefsky has been identified as the man accused of arson and attempted murder . Pittsburgh man charged with destroying three homes in Brooklyn over a reported feud with a Rabbi Max. The four-alarm fire burned three homes on Thursday, June 13, and injured 13 people. “He’s been making threats against Rabbi Max for years,” a friend…
– New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement following the New York City Council’s vote to override a vetoed package of City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Support (CityFHEPS) bills: “The good news is that our efforts to house more New Yorkers, even in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, are…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced new leadership appointments at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to overhaul its operations and implement recommendations from a task force report. Felicia A. B. Reid, appointed as Executive Deputy Director and Acting Executive Director, will lead the team to streamline licensing, enhance communication, and uphold social equity goals. Governor Kathy…
Summary: New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $36 million funding package for law enforcement agencies in 28 communities across the state as part of her administration’s continued effort to combat gun violence. The grants, part of the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, support equipment, overtime, staffing, and training. Since Hochul took office, shootings…
New York Extends Emergency Orders Amid Ongoing Crises Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has extended three emergency executive orders, addressing persistent challenges in the city’s jails, the influx of asylum seekers and Department of Correction operations. The orders, numbered 723, 724 and 725, were extended for five days starting Jan. 3, underscoring the…