Ghislaine Maxwell, the ex-girlfriend of abuser Jeffrey Epstein, speaks for the first time since her imprisonment
Accused of child sex trafficking, perjury, and seduction of minors, Ghislaine Maxwell, the ex-girlfriend of millionaire molester Jeffrey Epstein, will finally be tried starting Monday, Nov. 15, by a court in New York City. Days before the trial began, she gave her first interview in 15 months since she had ...
Suspect arrested for raping a woman in Central Park, was also busted for sexual battery in Florida last year
According to police and sources, Paulie Velez, 25, who was busted for sexual battery in Florida last year, was arrested early Saturday, Nov. 13, in Central Park and accused of raping a woman during the daytime.Officers caught Paulie Velez, 25, around 12:50 a.m. after he ran, jumped fences, tried to ...
Severe thunderstorm, hail and potential tornado hits NYC
A dangerous storm swept across New York City on Nov. 13. Quarter-sized hail, winds and a possible tornado were reported across the Big Apple's five boroughs. A fast-moving storm cell brought high winds and knocked down trees in Lynbrook, Long Island. Heavy rain, hail, and powerful winds reached as far as New ...
Long Island man leaves after missing mortgage repayments for 23 years
A persistent squatter who delayed repaying his mortgage for decades finally vacated the premises on Nov. 12. Nassau County Sheriff's Office forced its way into the repossessed Long Island home and changed the locks. Deputies hired removalists who spent 3.5 hours clearing out previous owner Guramrit Hanspal's belongings. Hanspal bought the three-bedroom, ...
Victory for Trump: Former President Wins Two Major Legal Battles
Former President Donald Trump won two major legal victories on Friday, Nov. 12. One was due to Summer Zervas, one of the women who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, dropping her defamation claim after the former president denied wrongdoing, according to Fox News. Summer Zervas, a former contestant on "The ...
There will be ‘bloodshed’: Black Lives Matter threatens New York Mayor for wanting to fight crime
The leader of New York's Marxist Black Lives Matter movement threatened the city's newly elected mayor with 'riots,' 'fire' and 'bloodshed' if he followed through with his plans to reinstate the New York Police Department's (NYPD) anti-crime unit that was disbanded during the movement's peak of 'defunding the police' in ...
50th NYC Marathon: Runner keeps her promise and finishes marathon despite suffering from arthritis
On Sunday, Nov. 7, the last runner of the 50th New York City Marathon might not have set any records, but she made an inspiring run. Fredilyn "Fredi" Bangwa, 42, a civil engineer from Bergenfield, New Jersey, was eager to be a part of the competition. She would not let her ...
Trump outraged at 13 Republicans who voted for ‘infrastructure’ bill
A controversial infrastructure bill would not have passed without support from GOP representatives, a previous president said on Nov. 8. Donald Trump used his speech to the annual National Republican Congressional Committee dinner to strongly criticize 13 party members who supported the $1.2 trillion package. The following Republican representatives supported the Democrat-led ...
Woman shot after two rival tow truck workers fight to take her car
A woman became an unexpected victim of a gunfight between two rival tow truck companies while she was waiting for the police’s arrival in Queens after her parked car experienced a severe slam. On Saturday night, Nov. 7, Susy Delgado, 48, dialed 911 after her parked car at Sutter Ave. and 77th ...
Multiple complaints have been lodged against Mayor de Blasio’s home modifications
Mayor de Blasio and first lady Chirlane McCray are renovating their century-old three-story Park Slope home. The renovation project at Park Slope home began in early October, and has already racked up five complaints to the city Department of Buildings. However, a City Hall spokeswoman said, "the DOB inspected the property this ...
Supreme Court mulls overturning New York gun carry limits
America's highest court began deciding whether to strike down New York's gun permit law on Nov. 3. The U.S. Supreme Court heard different arguments about whether the Empire State's prohibition on carrying concealed firearms in public violates the Second Amendment. The regulation, which took effect in 1913, requires gun owners to apply ...
Guns and abortion: Supreme Court to address the most divisive topics in US society this week
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing this week to review two high-profile cases that will keep American society on edge. They are the right to bear arms in New York City, one of the states with the most restrictions on gun use, and deciding whether the Texas pro-life law mechanism ...
Drug Boss Alpo Martinez assassinated in New York
Notorious drug lord Alberto “Alpo” Martinez was fatally shot in Harlem, Upper Manhattan, New York City on Sunday, Oct. 31. The drug kingpin was gunned down at around 3:30 a.m. while he was in his 2017 Dodge Ram at 147th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, the New York Post reported authorities ...
Andrew Cuomo charged for allegedly groping a female aide
Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo (D) was charged on Thursday, Oct. 28, over a sexual misconduct complaint. Cuomo was charged with a misdemeanor sex crime of forcible touching following a criminal complaint filed in Albany City Court, NBC New York reported. The criminal complaint alleges Cuomo "did intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose, ...
Skateboarder arrested on suspicion of vandalism of George Floyd statue in Union Square
Video from an incident in Union Square Park earlier this month shows a man on a skateboard spraying gray paint on the George Floyd statue. The New York Police Department (NYPD) released several videos of the suspect, including one in which he leaves the subway with his skateboard in hand. ...
New York City’s safest area is this small slice of Queens
Floods, fires, poxes, and vermin appear to be popular right now for many residents of New York City. As a result, buyers and renters are increasingly concerned about their safety when it comes time to move. “Home has never been more important, and we’re seeing safety ranking as one of the ...
Dealers openly sell marijuana in busy NYC park
Drug traffickers reportedly sold illegal cannabis at a bustling Manhattan park, even though sales will remain illegal for months. The New York Post published several photos of tables filled with pre-rolled joints and pot jars at Washington Square Park on Oct. 24. The encompassing Greenwich Village was full of visitors, locals, ...
2-months-missing Colorado mom found alive in NY but refuses to go back home
Alyssa, the Colorado mom reported missing two months ago, has been recently found alive in Manhattan but refused any help, the New York Post reported. This summer, Alyssa, a 39-year-old single mom, left her home in Denver and traveled to Kansas, where she was born and raised by her great-aunt. She ...
Summit One Vanderbilt, NYC newest all-glass attraction, encourages ‘no skirt’ policy
Visitors to New York City's Summit One Vanderbilt attraction, a sky-high observation deck with mirrored floors, are encouraged to enjoy all its glass ceilings, floors, and walls, but they had to introduce a dress code—don't wear a skirt.There is a note in the small print saying: "Guests who are concerned ...
First porcine kidney transplant for woman raises serious ethical concerns
In September, a brain-dead woman received a kidney transplant from a genetically altered pig in a procedure that surgeons at a New York City hospital described as "successful." However, this practice, which many in the scientific and medical community describe as "innovative," raises serious ethical concerns. According to Reuters, the modified ...
