LATEST NEWS
NYC weather: Will rain dampen your Mother's Day plans? l Forecast
NEW YORK CITY - Rain showers are expected to fall throughout the day in NYC, but will the wet weather clear in time for Mother's Day in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut?. "You need to be aware that there is a potential for a couple of showers to roll through, especially in the morning and right until midday," FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente said.
Man attacked in Bahamas’ shark-infested waters talks about traumatic ordeal
A fisherman in Florida is recovering after he fell into shark-infested waters in the Bahamas and was attacked. Marlin Wakeman, 24, was at the Flying Fish Marina in Long Island on April 26 when he tried to jump to the docked boat he was working on. The waters around the marina are a feeding frenzy for at least 20 sharks at any moment due to fishermen dumping fish carcasses into the water. Wakeman slipped off the dock and into the waters as the underwater predators attacked. As the 24-year-old was about to reach the surface, a second shark latched onto his shoulder.For top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com.
Is violence targeting teens on the rise in New York City?
NEW YORK - The fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Sara Rivera is the latest incident in a spate of violence involving New York City's teens in recent weeks. As the summer approaches, some advocates in the city say they are concerned about the possibility of violence harming the city's youth increasing even further.
Teen protester busted for vandalism amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations in NYC
Police have arrested a teen protester they say took part in vandalizing a nearly century-old World War I memorial in Manhattan during recent pro-Palestinian protests. The youth was part of a group of protesters who broke off from a large demonstration near the Met Gala on Monday evening, cops said Thursday.
Three men stranded near Big C Rock in New York City rescued by police
Three men who had become stranded near the Big C Rock in New York City were rescued by NYPD officers on Wednesday, 8 May.Authorities said officers responded to a 911 call reporting three males in the water close to the historical landmark.Two individuals were rescued by the Harbor Unit, while a third was found and rescued by the Aviation and Emergency Service Units, before being brought to shore by NYPD Special Ops, police said.No injuries were reported in the rescue.
Suspects in dramatic carjacking of NYC man on first date seen in new photos
Cops released photos Thursday of two suspects wanted in the dramatic gunpoint carjacking of a Queens loan broker who was on a first date when the perps swiped his $150,000 sports car in Midtown, Manhattan. They were part of a crew of six suspects who accosted Joseph Sadykov, 23, around 3 a.m. Tuesday as he and his date “took a little nap” in the backseat of his BMW M5 Competition to sleep off a few drinks from their night out. The suspects rolled up in their own cars — a black BMW, a black Mercedes, and a silver sedan, according to police...
Jersey City tells state: Pompidou can break even with tax credits, $4 million in donations and some aid
Jersey City made a case for its grand iconic French museum plan Thursday, telling state officials the Centre Pompidou outpost would cost New Jersey taxpayers $19 million each year — and could even break even. Jersey City Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Diana Jeffrey sent the New Jersey Economic Development...
Organized Retail Theft Network Busted in NYC
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. is getting tough on the retail crime epidemic. Bragg said on Wednesday that his office worked with a group of retailers that included Macy’s to bust an organized theft ring that allegedly resold more than $1 million in stolen goods. In addition to Macy’s, other retailers that cooperated in the long-term probe included Ulta Beauty, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.