June 9, 2023

NYC Council presses to Biden to fast track work permits for migrants

New York City Council is pressuring the Biden administration to fast track work permits for the 45,000 and counting migrants housed in taxpayer-funded facilities across the five boroughs amidst ongoing city budget negotiations, arguing the lack of approval leaves a “heavy strain” on city coffers. “We write to request that you act immediately to grant […]

NYC Law School Slapped With Complaint Over Anti-Israel Policy

The City University of New York School of Law (CUNY Law) was hit with a complaint Tuesday after a Jewish advocacy group wrote a letter to the American Bar Association (ABA) about an anti-Israel policy adopted by faculty in 2022. In June 2022, faculty at the law school adopted a boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS)

‘What Planet Are We Living On?’: NYC GOP Rep Rips Adams Over Latest Migrant Housing Plan

Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of New York blasted Democratic Mayor Eric Adams of New York City over his plan to house migrants in private residences. “It’s absolutely outrageous. Not only does New York City have a housing crisis, we have an affordability crisis,” Malliotakis told Fox Business host Ashley Webster on “Varney and Company.” “People

Here are the luxe amenities that NYC renters can live without

As much as New York renters seek ardently desired features at home — actual counter space, some kind of view, a spot for a nightstand — there are some things they decidedly don’t care about. Renters are indifferent to pools and gyms, according to a recent survey of 1,000 renters from Piñata, a rental rewards […]

Taylor Swift Is Back in Her NYC Fine Dining Era

Taylor Swift, a consummate workhorse who’s in the midst of a record-breaking stadium tour, is also currently on the kind of nightlife tear we haven’t seen from her since the peak of her making-New-York-City-my-personality era.This past week, People reported that the pop star was spotted making out with Matty Healy, her controversial new boyfriend, at

Jewish group takes on NYC teachers union in special education funding spat

The Orthodox Union is fighting back against the teachers’ union with a six-figure ad buy urging the City Council to approve offering religious and other private schools up to two-year, interest-free loans — over the objection of the powerful UFT. The ads will post on Facebook and YouTube and micro-target other websites in the districts […]

5 NYC boys rescued from storm drain tunnel, tell 911 ‘we’re stuck in the sewer’

Five mischievous boys had to be rescued after they crawled through a storm drain tunnel in New York City and got lost, authorities said. In audio released by the fire department, 911 dispatchers work to pinpoint the boys’ exact location and then tell them to scream once rescuers are close enough to hear. “Now you […]

Report: Police Called to Silicon Valley Bank’s NYC Branch 

AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Police were reportedly called to Silicon Valley Bank’s Manhattan branch on Friday after depositors attempting to withdraw funds were locked out of the bank. The incident was the result of a bank run on its main branch in Silicon Valley with customers initiating withdrawals of $42 billion. On Friday, the bank was

‘Beautiful’ NYC Designer Who Dressed Lady Gaga Was Fatally Drugged, Cops Say

Authorities in New York released shocking details Friday about the death of Katie Gallagher, saying the esteemed fashion designer—who famously dressed Lady Gaga before mysteriously turning up dead in her Manhattan apartment last July—was killed by a drug cocktail during a suspected break-in.Gallagher’s cause of death had been a mystery from the jump. Her body

Here’s where the most neurotic Americans live — and it’s not NYC

People who live in rural areas tend to be more depressed, anxious and neurotic than urban dwellers, according to a new study. Getty Images/iStockphoto Imagine the bliss of country living, and how fresh air, chirping birds and flowering meadows would be an ideal break from the stress of city life. Not so fast, say researchers: […]

WATCH: 14-Year-Old Boy Almost Stabbed in Broad Daylight amid Vicious Attack in NYC

A 14-year-old boy was brutally attacked by a group of young males in broad daylight Wednesday in New York City. Cell phone footage from a bystander shows one of the attackers attempting to stab the victim with a knife. Watch: Unclear where and when this happened. But a gang of kids attacked a different kid.

Migrants turn NYC hotel into violent, drug-infested ‘free-for-all’: employee

A once-trendy Manhattan hotel has become a wild “free-for-all” of sex, drugs and violence after the city began housing migrants there, an employee claimed Tuesday. Row NYC worker Felipe Rodriguez — who told The Post earlier this month that migrants were throwing away “tons” of prepared food at the hotel — said the facility has […]

NYC Bill that Prohibits Landlords from Checking Criminal Backgrounds Is on Track to Become Law

A proposed bill prohibiting New York City landlords from conducting criminal background checks on prospective tenants appears to be on track to become law. The “Fair Chance for Housing Act,” or Intro. 632, has the support of at least 30 of the 51 city council members, while Mayor Eric Adams (D) has signaled a willingness to

Police: Woman Punches 10-Year-Old Girl, Her Mother on NYC Subway

The New York City Police Department is searching for a woman who punched a ten-year-old girl and her mother in the face on the subway in an unprovoked attack. The assault happened around 4:30 p.m. on October 18, while the girl and the mother, 36, were standing on the northbound number five train at the

Police: NYC Robber Hurls Chair at 66-Year-Old Victim Outside Restaurant, Breaks His Arm

The New York Police Department is searching for an individual who hurled a chair at a 66-year-old man dining outside a pizza restaurant in an unprovoked attack. The incident occurred on September 9 at approximately 10:30 p.m. outside Amore Pizza Cafe at 370 West 58 Street in midtown Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Watch: Recently released

Report: Man Stabbed on NYC Subway While Defending Woman Being Harassed

Marcus Santos/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Police say a man was stabbed on the subway while shielding a woman from another man who was harassing her on Sunday in the Bronx. “The 54-year-old rider witnessed the woman being bothered on a southbound 4 train at around 9 p.m. He tried to

VIDEO: Elderly NYC Man Attacked, Robbed of $17K amid Crime Wave

A suspect is accused of attacking a 66-year-old man who was targeting during a robbery in Queens on Thursday as residents continued suffering under the crime wave. Police said that just after 1:00 p.m. the victim was walking down 71st street in Middle Village when the incident occurred, Fox 5 reported Saturday. An individual approached

Pakistani Immigrant Pleads Guilty to Plotting ISIS Terrorist Attack on NYC Dunkin’ Donuts

A Pakistani immigrant, given naturalized American citizenship, pleaded guilty this week to plotting a terrorist attack for the Islamic State (ISIS) in Queens, New York City. Pakistani-born Awais Chudhary, 22 years old, pleaded guilty in federal court to providing material support to ISIS. Chudhary is an immigrant from Pakistan who was awarded naturalized American citizenship,…

13-Year-Old Girl Arrested in Connection to Fatal Assault on NYC Taxi Driver-

A 13-year-old girl was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the fatal beating of New York City taxi driver Kutin Gyimah, 52, earlier this month. The girl was charged with gang assault and theft of services, the New York Post reported. The unidentified teen is the fourth suspect to be charged in connection with the horrific attack…

NYC Officials Withdraw Democratic Mayoral Primary Vote Count; 135,000 Test Ballots Included by Mistake

New York City’s Board of Elections withdrew its latest vote count in the Democratic Party primary for mayor Tuesday evening, after 135,000 test ballots were mistakenly included in a tally earlier in the day under the ranked-choice system. The Associated Press reported: The Democratic primary for mayor of New York City was thrown into a state…

Report: NYC Drops Most Rioting, Looting Cases from 2020

After New York City descended into widespread looting and vandalism in mid-2020, the Bronx District Attorney (DA) has dropped charges against a majority of the arrested rioters, NBC New York reported Friday. The outlet continued: NYPD [New York Police Department] data reviewed by the NBC New York I-Team shows 118 arrests were made in the…

NYC Gallery Owner Predicts Hunter Biden’s Artwork Will Sell over Double Its Worth Because of His Family Name

A New York City art gallery owner predicts that Hunter Biden’s latest venture as a full-time artist will prove to be profitable, with his art selling significantly over its actual value because of his family name alone. Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s scandal-ridden son, is now reportedly engaged as a full-time artist and is already…

‘Neutered The Police And Handcuffed Them’: Seth Barron Pummels Mayor De Blasio For Crime Surge In NYC

Journalist Seth Barron said Friday on Fox News’ “Tucker Carson Tonight” that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has “neutered the police and handcuffed them,” making the city’s rising crime “baked in.” WATCH: “Well, it’s a grim story,” Barron began. “De Blasio and his progressive tendency have essentially hollowed out what was a prosperous…

VIDEO: Driver Allegedly Smashes School Bus Window, Runs over Bus Driver in NYC

Police are searching for a man who allegedly smashed a school bus window then intentionally ran over a school bus driver in a road rage incident in New York City. WABC reported that the incident took place around 5:00 p.m. Friday in the East New York section of Brooklyn. A video of the incident showed…

CNN’s Cuomo on NYC School Closure: ‘Why Close the Schools?’ ‘What’s Magic’ about a 3% Positivity Rate?

On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Cuomo Primetime,” host Chris Cuomo criticized New York City’s closure of schools by wondering, “The rate in the city is 3%. What’s magic about 3%? The rate in the schools is .17%. Why close the schools? Why not close everything else before you close the schools?” Cuomo said, “I am…

Mayor Bill de Blasio Warns NYC May Face ‘Full Shutdown’ in Coming Weeks

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday the city may soon face additional restrictions and could go back to a total shutdown. “There’s the potential of having to do a full pause, a full shutdown, in the coming weeks, because we can’t let this kind of momentum go,” he said during an interview…

Man Shot Near NYC Cathedral After Allegedly Firing on Officers

A man was shot just prior to 4 p.m. Sunday near New York City’s Cathedral of Saint John the Divine after allegedly firing on officers. The New York Times reports that church was scheduled to hold a “Christmas caroling event about 45 minutes before the shooting.” Manhattan borough president Gale Brewer tweeted: There has been…

Fauci Questions Logic of NYC School Closure: ‘Keep the Schools Open if You Possibly Can’

On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Cuomo Primetime,” White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci agreed with host Chris Cuomo’s criticism of New York City’s school closures and said that we should “keep the schools open if you possibly can.” Cuomo criticized the handling of schools and specifically questioned the logic of New York…

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Signs Bill Creating Third Gender Option For Birth Certificates

If you have a baby in New York City, you no longer have to assign it a gender at birth, thanks to a new bill signed into law Wednesday morning by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. The bill will allow those seeking to describe themselves as “gender non-binary” to apply for new birth certificates that […]

NYC Mayor De Blasio Sues Oil Companies for Global Warming – The Week After NYC Records All-Time Record Cold

New York City commie Mayor Bill de Blasio sued the five major oil companies for global warming today. De Blasio says the city will be seeking billions in the lawsuit to recoup money spent by the city for resiliency efforts related to climate change. New York City just came off its coldest holiday season in […]

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