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New Yorkers can get money for a new air conditioner
NEW YORK (PIX11) — If you are a New Yorker, you could be eligible for a state benefit that gives people money toward buying an air conditioner or fan, including installation. Cooling Assistance is offered through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program or HEAP. If a New Yorker is deemed eligible, they can get […]
Suspect accused of socking mother of 3 and breaking her jaw cut loose again in NYC court despite upgraded felony charge
A deranged suspect accused of sucker punching a 57-year-old mother-of-three and breaking her jaw was cut loose again by a Brooklyn judge even after prosecutors upgraded the assault charge to a felony Wednesday. Franz Jeudy, 33, remained on supervised release after he was indicted on charges including second-degree assault – a bail eligible offense – more than a month after he randomly attacked bus aide Dulche Pichardo in Crown Heights, prosecutors said. The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office requested $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond on the upgraded charges, but Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Matthew Sciarrino turned down that request. Jeudy allegedly socked Pichardo...
NYC’s ‘worst landlord’ indicted for tenant harassment weeks after being jailed over building violations
The Big Apple’s so-called “worst landlord” Daniel Ohebshalom has been indicted for allegedly harassing rent-regulated tenants with “unlivable” conditions to drive them out of units so he could sell the buildings to make a buck, prosecutors said. The latest legal trouble for Ohebshalom came barely a month after he was locked up over hundreds of violations at just two of his Manhattan properties. He was charged Wednesday by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over a pattern of alleged tenant abuse dating back years — which consisted of forgoing maintenance until units fell apart, withholding heat and hot water during...
MTA faces backlash from business owners over congestion pricing
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The MTA is moving forward with plans to begin charging a $15 toll to travel below 60th street in Manhattan – effective June 30th. Local residents and business owners are raising concerns over congestion pricing and point to the potential negative impacts it could have on their neighborhoods. A robust coalition, […]
Jean-Georges Vongerichten Is Opening a Members Club in New York City
New York certainly isn’t wanting for members clubs. There’s Zero Bond, Casa Cipriani, ZZ’s Club—the list goes on. But that isn’t stopping some of the city’s biggest names from getting into the private-club game.The 22 Best Bespoke and Made-to-Measure Menswear Shops in N.Y.C. The latest is Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who is set to open Chez Margaux sometime this year, Eater New York reported on Wednesday. Across 18,000 square feet, the members club will include a restaurant serving modern French cuisine, a lounge with a Japanese-inspired menu, a library, private dining rooms, and a caviar salon that will turn into the club Gaux...
Man and woman stabbed in domestic dispute: sources
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A domestic dispute led to a man and woman being stabbed in a Lower Manhattan basement on Thursday afternoon, police sources say. Police officers from precinct No. 1 responded to a call of a stabbing at 164 Pearl Street. Upon arrival, police found both individuals. They were transported to Bellvue Hospital […]
Family of Win Rozario, 19-Year-Old Killed by Cops, Demands Body Cam Footage Release
More than a month after the NYPD fatally shot a 19-year old in mental distress, the family of Win Rozario is frustrated and calling on the police to release unedited body-worn camera footage and the names of the officers. “It’s wild to see that the NYPD can turn around highly-edited propaganda videos in less than […] The post Family of Win Rozario, 19-Year-Old Killed by Cops, Demands Body Cam Footage Release appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
NYC man pleads guilty to being Middletown drug dealer
GOSHEN – A 33-year-old New York City man is expected to be sentenced to 10 years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision when sentenced in Orange County Court in June in connection with his guilty please to selling narcotics in the City of Middletown. Tarrell Hicks...
NYPD cop arrested, accused of strangulation: police
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A NYPD officer was arrested while off-duty in Queens on Tuesday, according to officials. Estarlin Rodriguez, 30, was charged with strangulation, menacing and harassment, according to police. Additional information was not immediately available.
NYC Dominicans Targeted in Real Estate Scams Back Home
One weekend in late March, thousands of Dominicans from across the city gathered at the Radio Tower and Hotel in Washington Heights. Banreservas, the largest state-owned bank in the Dominican Republic, was hosting its first real estate fair in New York City. Its mission: to alleviate concerns about scams endured by Dominicans investing in their […] The post NYC Dominicans Targeted in Real Estate Scams Back Home appeared first on Documented.
NYC Five Boro Bike Tour 2024: Street closures
NEW YORK CITY - The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is returning to NYC this Sunday, May 5. At 7:30 a.m., cyclists will begin their 40-mile journey in Manhattan, will ride through the boroughs, and will finish at Ford Wadsworth in Staten Island. Cyclists can expect showers with a high...
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