Law Enforcement
New New York City police shoot man who allegedly attacked nieces with meat cleaver
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said when police arrived at the home, they forced their way in after hearing children screaming.
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Culture
Palin's libel case against New York Times begins in federal court in Manhattan
The 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee expected to testify
Technology
NYC Mayor Eric Adams receives bitcoin for his first paycheck
The transaction will be done through the trading platform Coinbase
Politics
Anti-war protesters call on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to end military involvement in Yemen
One demonstrator held a sign calling her a "fake progressive" who supports "real imperialism."
Politics
Republicans file lawsuit to block new NYC law giving noncitizens voting rights
Republicans on Monday announced they will ask a judge to strike down a recently passed New York City law that gives certain noncitizens the right to vote in municipal elections
Culture
One of the worst fires in the history of New York City
Sunday's fire in the Bronx was labeled one of the city's worst fires in modern times
Law Enforcement
Bronx apartment fire kills at least 19, including 9 children
“The numbers are horrific,” Mayor Eric Adams said.
Law Enforcement
New Manhattan DA says he won't prosecute certain crimes
The offenses that no longer will be prosecuted include marijuana misdemeanors, prostitution, resisting arrest, fare dodging and trespassing
Coronavirus
NY teacher arrested after injecting 17-year-old with COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent
Russo is a science teacher in New Hyde Park and has since been reassigned to non-classroom related duties as the criminal investigation proceeds
Health
NYC to provide vending machines with clean syringes and heroin overdose treatments for drug users
In November, NYC became the first city to open supervised illegal drug consumption sites
Coronavirus
NYC Mayor-elect Adams says he'll keep de Blasio's private employer vaccine mandate in place
Adams, who takes office Saturday, says he does not want to take a “heavy-handed” approach with businesses in terms of enforcement but will fine businesses that refuse to comply
