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NYC Council Considers Stricter Legionella Rules for Building Cooling Tower Owners
The NYC Council is reviewing a bill to lower the Legionella reporting threshold for cooling towers, requiring building owners to notify health officials earlier or face steep violations.
NYC Parents Guide: How to Vet Public Schools by Checking Budgets and Teacher Ratings
NYC media outlets released a comprehensive guide teaching parents how to vet public schools by examining teacher evaluations, principal spending, and actual academic progress to make informed enrollment choices.
Deadly Midtown Subway Shooting Sparks Fear Among NYC Commuters Over Rampant Transit Crime
A deadly shooting at the 53rd Street and 7th Avenue subway station left one man dead after a dispute, heightening deep security concerns for commuters, especially around rampant drug use and homelessness.
NYC Transit Murders Nearly Double After Broad Daylight Midtown Subway Shooting Hits Seven Killings
A fatal midday shooting at Midtown Manhattan's 7th Ave and 53rd St subway station marked the city's seventh transit killing this year, nearly doubling last year's rate and raising safety alarms for daily commuters.
NYC Deadly Legionnaires Outbreak Linked to Offline Computer Sparking 40M Dollar Lawsuit
A $40 million lawsuit reveals gross negligence in NYC's deadly Legionnaires' outbreak, alleging the health lab's water monitoring computer was never hooked up to the internet.
Manhunt Underway After Deadly Shooting at Midtown Subway Station Leaves One Dead
A deadly shooting erupted at the Midtown West 53rd St/7th Ave subway station when a suspect in a red track suit shot a man dead after a fight. The gunman remains at large as NYPD steps up patrols.
Retired Postal Worker Freed Without Bail After Slashing Elderly Woman in Brooklyn Subway
A 68-year-old woman was slashed in the face at Brooklyn's Sheepshead Bay subway station by an attacker who sneered chillingly, yet the suspect was released without bail, sparking outrage.
Jealous NYC Elderly Man Shoots 70-Year-Old Girlfriend and Younger Rival in Violent Triangle
A violent elderly love triangle in NYC escalated into a shooting where an aged man shot his 70-year-old girlfriend and her younger boyfriend, leaving both critically injured.
NYC E-Bike ER Visits Surge 760% With Child Injuries Exploding Over 18 Times
A new analysis reveals e-bike-related ER visits skyrocketed by 760% over three years, with pediatric cases surging over 18-fold, prompting urgent safety warnings for commuters and parents.
Deadly Nor'easter Slams NYC with Severe Flooding and High Winds Killing One
A powerful nor'easter is lashing New York City with damaging winds and flooding, already claiming one life after a falling tree incident. Residents, especially basement dwellers, are urged to stay vigilant.
Off-Duty NJ Police Captain Struck and Injured Confronting Thieves Stealing Father's Car
An off-duty New Jersey police captain was injured after being struck by thieves while attempting to stop them from stealing his father's car from their driveway late Saturday.
Staten Island Warehouse Blaze Injures Two Near Historic Godfather Church
A major warehouse fire in Staten Island injured two people and drew dozens of firefighters, who contained the blaze within three hours, narrowly sparing a nearby historic church.
Bronx Senior Shoots Elderly Girlfriend and Another Man in Violent Love Triangle
A violent domestic shooting erupted in the Bronx on Oct. 17 as a 68-year-old man shot his 70-year-old girlfriend and another man after catching them together, leaving both hospitalized.
Manhattan Deed Theft Case Sparks Legal Feud as Homeowners Warned Against Property Fraud
A notorious Manhattan deed theft case escalated into cross-lawsuits among co-defendants, prompting official alerts for New York property owners to guard against forged deed fraud.
NY Food Date Labeling Act simplifies expiration dates to cut waste and grocery costs
New York pushes the Food Date Labeling Act to standardize confusing expiration dates into two terms, helping families curb grocery waste amid high inflation.
NY Bail Reform Faces Fierce Backlash Over Repeat Offenders as Election Heats Up
Seven years after New York implemented bail reform, the crisis of repeat offenders walking free remains explosive, fueling fierce debates among gubernatorial candidates and deeply concerned local business owners.
Migrant Moped Robbery Crews Snatch Jewelry Across NYC Stabbing Detective Multiple Times
NYPD warns of surging moped-riding jewelry snatching crews with over 20 attacks since September, including a brutal assault where an NYPD detective was stabbed 10 times.
Legal Immigration Drops Sharply Under Trump Policies Impacting Green Cards and Work Permits
A new report reveals legal immigration to the US has dropped sharply under strict federal policies, triggering longer backlogs and harsher scrutiny for green card and work permit seekers in New York.
Bronx Gunman Barricades Inside NYC Apartment After Shooting Two People Police Say
A gunman barricaded himself inside a Bronx apartment Saturday night after shooting two people, triggering a tense armed standoff with NYPD officers and leading to immediate street closures.
NYPD Officer Severely Injured in Bronx Hit-and-Run as Driver Remains at Large
An NYPD officer was injured in a hit-and-run collision following a chaotic street gathering in the Bronx. The driver fled the scene and remains at large while police intensify their citywide manhunt.