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metro8 days ago•29 min saved

Mamdani’s City Hall Reverses Stance, Threatens Columbia Over Closed Campus Gates

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has reversed its previous legal stance, threatening to sue Columbia University if the university does not immediately reopen College Walk to the public. The walkway, a pedestrian path on West 116th Street, has been gated since 2023 following campus protests. While the city previously argued the path was private property, new court filings assert it must remain open. Columbia maintains it has the legal right to control access for safety, but residents and the mayor argue the 1953 agreement mandates public access. The city has withdrawn from the existing lawsuit, prompting residents to seek a new filing, while Columbia’s new president has launched an advisory committee to review access policies.

via New York Post|

#college-walk #columbia-university #legal-dispute

metro9 days ago•31 min saved

Pete Davidson Demands BQE Fixes on Kimmel, Mamdani Cites 2030 Start Date

Comedian Pete Davidson used his appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' to directly challenge NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). Davidson expressed frustration over decades of stalled construction and perceived corruption, while Mamdani pointed to a $4 billion rehabilitation plan scheduled to begin in 2030.

via New York Post|

#brooklyn-queens-expressway #jimmy-kimmel-live #metro

world10 days ago•0 min saved

Kremlin Targets European Banks and Retailers in New Asset Seizure Wave

Moscow is accelerating the seizure of assets belonging to European corporations, targeting major financial and retail firms following the EU's renewal of sanctions. Russian officials have signaled that Italian and Austrian banks may be next, while German retailer Metro has already been placed under state administration. The Kremlin frames these moves as asymmetric retaliation for European support of Ukraine, with no indication of reversing the decisions.

via united24media.com|

#asset-seizures #eu-sanctions #metro

metro10 days ago•26 min saved

NYPD Arrests 72-Year-Old Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Former Nickelodeon Star Kianna Underwood

Michael Griffiths, 72, was arrested on Tuesday for the fatal hit-and-run of former child actress Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn. Underwood, 33, died in January after being struck by two vehicles while crossing a street against the signal. Griffiths faces charges for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

via New York Post|

#brooklyn #hit-and-run #kianna-underwood

metro12 days ago•23 min saved

Beloved NYCHA Handyman Leighton Brown Killed by Falling Tree in Brooklyn Nor'easter

Leighton Brown, a 56-year-old New York City Housing Authority maintenance worker known as 'Mr. Fix-it,' died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when a tree fell on him in East New York, Brooklyn, during a severe nor'easter. Brown was working an unplanned overtime shift near the Cypress Hills Houses complex when the tree struck him around 3:20 p.m. He had recently received a promotion and was in his final week at the location. Residents recognized his body by his distinctive brown rain boots. The storm caused widespread damage across the Northeast, including coastal flooding in New Jersey and power outages affecting over 100,000 households. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams mourned Brown, urging residents to report hazardous trees to 311.

via New York Post|

#brooklyn #leighton-brown #metro

metro12 days ago•25 min saved

New Rochelle’s $200M Mall Collapse Highlights Urban Revitalization Failures

New Roc City, a 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center in New Rochelle, has deteriorated into a neglected eyesore despite its original $200 million price tag and 1999 launch as a downtown revitalization cornerstone. The facility now suffers from widespread disrepair, including broken escalators, non-functional fire systems, and vacant storefronts, while safety concerns persist due to occasional rowdy groups and past incidents like a 2024 drug lab fire and gun-related arrests. Local residents and activists criticize the mall’s isolated design and lack of foot traffic, contrasting it with the city’s successful transit-oriented redevelopment elsewhere. Although owner EPR Properties claims the site remains an active mixed-use destination with new tenants like an Audi dealership, community leaders and retailers describe it as a 'big flop' that has failed to integrate with the surrounding downtown.

via New York Post|

#epr-properties #metro #new-rochelle

metro12 days ago•25 min saved

Nor'easter's Second Wave Leaves NYC in Flood, Kills One, and Strands Thousands

A powerful nor'easter battered the Tri-State area from Friday through Sunday, causing severe coastal flooding, widespread power outages, and one fatality. The storm killed NYCHA worker Leighton Brown in Brooklyn and injured four others, including two children, when a tree fell in a playground. Coastal neighborhoods in Queens and Long Island saw historic flooding, with some residents reporting water levels comparable to Hurricane Sandy. Nearly 40,000 people were left without power at the peak, though utilities have since restored service to the vast majority. Cleanup efforts continue as winds subside but rain persists into Monday.

via New York Post|

#flooding #metro #new-york-city

metro13 days ago•24 min saved

Ring Camera Captures Amazon Driver Urinating in Greenwich Village Lobby

A 30-year-old tenant in Greenwich Village reported that an Amazon delivery driver urinated in his apartment lobby on August 26, damaging personal property. Ring camera footage shows the driver, wearing a uniform, entering the building and urinating on furniture and shoes. The resident rejected a $50 gift card from Amazon and is pursuing legal action. Amazon stated the driver was a third-party contractor who has been removed from the platform.

via New York Post|

#amazon #delivery-service-partners #greenwich-village

metro13 days ago•20 min saved

NYCHA worker Leighton Brown dies after tree falls in East New York during nor'easter

Leighton Brown, a 56-year-old New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) employee, was killed on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when a tree fell on him in East New York, Brooklyn. The incident occurred around 3:24 p.m. near the Cypress Hills Houses complex at 700 Euclid Avenue, during a nor'easter bringing 60 mph wind gusts. Brown was transported to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The storm caused widespread damage across New York City, including coastal flooding in Howard Beach and multiple other tree-related injuries. Wind gusts are expected to reach 80 mph on Sunday, prompting the Parks Department to deploy crews for 12-hour shifts to address over 350 reports of downed trees.

via nypost.com|

#brooklyn #fatalities #metro

metro14 days ago•23 min saved

Lawsuit Alleges Rapper Snake IIz Raped Intoxicated Radio Host in Brooklyn Hotel

A former radio host has filed a civil lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court against New Jersey rapper Keyon Hart, known as Snake IIz, alleging he raped her while she was intoxicated and barely conscious in a Brooklyn hotel room on July 4, 2025. The complaint, filed on September 11, claims the 45-year-old artist ignored the 40-year-old plaintiff's pleas to stop and later attempted to gaslight her by denying the assault occurred. Hart has denied the allegations, calling the accuser a liar, while his attorney declined to comment. The case stems from a professional relationship that began in 2016, with the plaintiff alleging Hart used promises of song collaborations to maintain proximity to her.

via New York Post|

#coney-island #domonique-hayes #manhattan-supreme-court

metro14 days ago•22 min saved

Westchester officials launch multi-agency search for coyote after woman bitten on hiking trail

A woman was bitten on the ankle by a coyote on the Old Croton Aqueduct path in Hastings-on-Hudson on September 23. The animal is suspected of being rabid due to its aggressive behavior. The victim is receiving preventative treatment, and multiple agencies are searching for the coyote, which has been spotted in Greenburgh.

via nypost.com|

#animal-attack #hastings-on-hudson #metro

metro15 days ago•22 min saved

Nor'easter Forces First-Ever Cancellation of Global Citizen Festival in Central Park

The annual Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was canceled for the first time in 14 years due to a powerful nor'easter threatening New York City this weekend. Organizers cited safety concerns for tens of thousands of attendees and staff, with refunds being processed for tickets. The storm also forced the cancellation of other major NYC outdoor events, including All Things Go and the CBGB Festival.

via New York Post|

#central-park #global-citizen-festival #metro

local24 days ago•3 min saved

Three Dead, Six Hurt After SUV Hits Metro Bus in Chatsworth

Three people were killed and six were injured when an SUV collided with a Metro bus in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. The crash occurred near Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue, with the SUV ending up partly inside the bus. Authorities have not released information about the victims’ ages or genders or the hospitalized individuals’ conditions, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

via NBC Los Angeles|

#bus-crash #chatsworth #fatalities

metro26 days ago•25 min saved

Disoriented on the rails: two 24-year-olds fatally struck by NYC subway, investigators say

Two 24-year-olds, Navam Kaul and Malaika Chitre, were fatally struck by a southbound No. 4 train at Manhattan’s Spring Street station after reportedly sitting on the tracks; video shows them calmly on the rails as the train approached, and investigators are probing whether intoxication or disorientation contributed to the tragedy, with no suicide notes found and the motive under review.

via New York Post|

#intoxication #investigations #metro

metro1 month ago•24 min saved

Mob Loots South Los Angeles Superior Grocers During Illegal Street Takeover

A mob of more than 20 looters stormed a Superior Grocers in South Los Angeles during an illegal street takeover early Sunday, forcing employees to flee upstairs and barricade themselves; LAPD took one person into custody and no injuries were reported. The incident is part of a broader wave of smash-and-grab thefts linked to street takeovers, with authorities forming a task force to crack down on the crimes and store reopenings uncertain.

via New York Post|

#illegal-street-takeover #lapd #looting