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Son accused of killing 79-year-old mother in Bronx apartment: sources
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man is accused of killing his 79-year-old mother during an argument in their Bronx apartment building on Monday, according to police and law enforcement sources. Melvin Arias, 57, was arrested and charged with murder and manslaughter in the death of Francisca Trinidad, according to the NYPD. A roommate found […]
Cross County Parkway Ramp To Exit 7 In Yonkers To Close
The ramp leading from the eastbound Cross County Parkway to West Broad Street/Gramatan Avenue in Yonkers (Exit 7) will close overnight on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Officials added that both closures would go into effect between 11 p.m. and...
Anti-Israel university protests live updates: 15 arrested after police enter Fordham’s anti-Israel encampment to remove protesters: report
Fifteen arrests were reportedly made after a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” popped up at Fordham University on Wednesday, only to be taken down by police later in the day. The encampment also occurred hours after tent cities at two other NYC universities were destroyed by police. Arab peace activist blasts ‘privileged’ anti-Israel US college students for blindly supporting Hamas: ‘Betraying all of us — Gazans included’ Two prison buses have arrived at the encampment, and the school notified protesters late Wednesday afternoon that they’re suspended and banned from campus. Taxpayers shouldn’t pay for NYPD to ‘babysit unruly’ Columbia students, pols fume as cops asked to stay on guard The night before, hundreds of anti-Israel demonstrators were arrested at Columbia and the City College of New York campuses in a “massive” NYPD operation. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR MORNING REPORT NEWSLETTER A total of 282 people were arrested: 109 people at the Ivy League campus after cops busted the mob that took over the university’s Hamilton Hall, and 173 at the “intifada” encampment at City College. Follow The Post’s live updates on pro-terror protests at Fordham and other universities across the country: For top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com.
Guatemalan Immigrant Charged With Woman's Rape In Fairview
Bylly Xilox Aquino, 25, remained held in the Bergen County Jail on Wednesday, May 1, on a detainer filed by ICE. Aquino, who's married, has been on Anderson Avenue just off Kamena Street, records show. Fairview police seized him after a woman said he held her down on a bed,...
Funeral arrangements scheduled for Passaic Police Officer Brian Lora
PASSAIC — Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Brian Lora, the 29-year-old three-year city police officer who died suddenly on Monday. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Funeraria Alvarez, 66 Passaic Ave., Passaic. Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church,...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in the Bronx and Westchester County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:29 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for the Bronx and Westchester County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 9:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong...
Woman behind fake veteran story arrested by feds
WHITE PLAINS – Sharon Toney-Finch, 43, the founder of YIT Foundation that gained national attention last year when she claimed that veterans in her care were evicted from a Town of Newburgh hotel to make way for migrants arriving in the Hudson Valley, was arrested by the FBI today (May 1, 2024). Her story was spread by elected officials and national news talk shows who used the claim to fan the flames of the migrant crisis. An investigation by Mid-Hudson News debunked the story, causing several politicians and news agencies to retract their statements.
Police fatally shoot armed suspect in Manhattan
Police officers shot and killed an armed suspect during a violent struggle in a Manhattan store Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The incident happened in MaximEyes Optical at 202 West 24th Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues in Chelsea at around 2:45 p.m., according to the NYPD.
Hundreds Of Nurses, Workers To Picket At Phelps Hospital
On Wednesday, May 1, hundreds of healthcare workers will picket outside Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow to demand more input on issues relating to patient care and staffing. During Wednesday's event, which will be held from noon to 1 p.m., hospital employees, community supporters, and elected officials will gather outside the hospital campus.
Light Rail Contractor From North Arlington Pleads Guilty
Joseph Ferrara, 56, of North Arlington, "submitted claims for compensation covering hundreds of hours relating to work allegedly performed during regular, overtime and double time hours" that was, in fact, never done, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip Sellinger said. Ferrara, who worked as an electrical supervisor for a subcontractor...
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