Apr 02 Mosques in NYC struggle to house and feed an influx of Muslim migrants this Ramadan By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Leaders of a mosque in Harlem say their congregation is spending hundreds of dollars a night to host iftar, the traditional end of fast meal during Ramadan. Continue reading
Mar 19 New York Mayor Adams says 1993 sexual assault allegation detailed in new lawsuit ‘did not happen’ By Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press The woman filed a lawsuit Monday accusing Adams of driving her to a vacant lot and demanding sexual favors in exchange for career help. Adams said he was confident the allegations would not hurt his administration, describing the lawsuit as… Continue reading
Mar 06 New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will deploy 750 members of the National Guard and 250 state troopers and transit officers to help the New York Police Department check bags at subway entrances after a series of crimes. Continue reading
Feb 12 1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at a New York City subway station. Shooter is at large By Associated Press Police say at least one person opened fire at the station, which is in the Bronx at the intersection of Mount Eden and Jerome Avenues. No one is in custody. Continue reading
Feb 11 New York City imposes curfew at more migrant shelters after spate of violent incidents By Associated Press New York is expanding a curfew to additional migrant shelters after violent incidents attributed to migrant shelter residents gained national attention in recent weeks. Continue reading
Jan 30 NYPD officers will have to record race of people they question in new transparency law By Anthony Izaguirre, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press The issue was thrust into the national spotlight this weekend when NYPD officers pulled over a Black lawmaker without giving him a reason. Continue reading
Jan 19 NYC Mayor Adams vetoes bills banning solitary confinement in jails and expanding reporting of police stops By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Democratic Mayor Eric Adams' Friday vetoes set up a faceoff with the City Council, which has said it has enough votes to override him. The Democratic-led council approved the measures in the final days of 2023. Continue reading
Jan 04 New York City subway train derails in collision with another train, injuring more than 20 people By Associated Press The accident left more than 20 people with minor injuries and caused major disruptions to subway service in Manhattan on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 7:22 New York City looks to amend ‘right to shelter’ rule as it struggles to house migrants By William Brangham, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Christine Romo, Sam Weber Over the weekend, several buses carrying migrants who'd recently crossed the southern border were headed to New York, but they were diverted instead to New Jersey. It's the most recent effort by officials to manage a crisis that has seen… Continue watching
Jan 01 Mayor in New Jersey reports buses of migrants taking trains bound for New York City By Associated Press Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said the executive order signed recently by Mayor Eric Adams of New York requires bus operators to provide at least 32 hours' advance notice of arrivals and to limit the hours of drop-off times. Continue reading