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crime20 minutes ago•2 min saved

Lucifer-claiming attacker fatally shot after Grand Central machete rampage

A machete-wielding man who called himself Lucifer attacked three people at Grand Central Terminal in NYC. He was shot by two transit officers and died later at Bellevue Hospital. The victims, aged 84, 65, and 70, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, 44-year-old Anthony Griffin, had three prior arrests and no NYPD emotionally disturbed person history; investigators are continuing to probe the incident and the area was temporarily disrupted.

via BBC|

#crime #grand-central #lucifer

politics11 days ago•14 min saved

Four Arrested in NYC Homeless-Shelter Corruption Probe, AP Source Says

Four people have been arrested in a federal corruption investigation tied to a New York City homeless shelter operator, AP source says; the AP story was updated March 31, 2026.

via AP News|

#arrest #corruption #homeless-shelter

health25 days ago•22 min saved

First severe mpox case (clade I) detected in NYC; vaccination urged for at-risk residents

New York City confirms its first case of a severe mpox strain (clade I), travel-related with no local transmission; health officials say the risk remains low and urge at-risk residents to complete the two-dose JYNNEOS vaccination series.

via New York Post|

#clade-i #health #monkeypox

health27 days ago•12 min saved

NYC reports first severe mpox case linked to travel, officials urge vaccination

The New York City Department of Health confirmed the city’s first severe mpox (clade I) case, travel-related with no known local transmission. Clade I can cause more serious symptoms and higher fatality; vaccination with two doses of JYNNEOS is advised for at‑risk groups, including men who have sex with men and travelers to affected areas. Since January 2026, about 45 NYC residents have tested positive for mpox, with 16 cases in the last month, marking a shift from the milder clade II outbreak in 2022.

via New York Daily News|

#clade-i #health #health-department

crime1 month ago•180 min saved

NYPD clears Gracie Mansion area after suspicious device deemed safe

Police evacuated the Gracie Mansion area after a suspicious device was found near Carl Schurz Park; the NYPD later said the item was non-threatening and the area was reopened. Authorities did not confirm any link to the weekend attack near the mayor’s residence, while two Pennsylvania teens face charges in a separate anti-Islam demonstration incident nearby.

via CNN|

#crime #gracie-mansion #nyc

local1 month ago•13 min saved

Snowball Fight in NYC Ends in Arrest

NYPD arrested a man in New York City after officers were pelted with snowballs during a snowball fight at Washington Square Park; authorities say the skirmish got out of hand, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani referenced the footage in comments.

via AP News|

#arrest #local #nyc

business1 month ago•1 min saved

When the Blizzard Hits, NYC Eateries Decide to Open or Close

As a blizzard and a travel ban complicate operations, New York City restaurants face a rapid choice between staying closed for safety or opening to serve customers stuck at home; staff volunteers, demonstrated by Welcome Home Bakery in Bed‑Stuy, helped some shops open and sell out within hours, highlighting the tension between winter demand and labor safety.

via The New York Times|

#blizzard #business #nyc

weather1 month ago•2 min saved

Northeast Braces for Blizzard as 15 Million Under Warnings

A major winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Appalachians this weekend, with roughly 15 million people under blizzard warnings from NYC to Connecticut and 9–18 inches of snow in many cities; coastal areas could see intense gusts above 50 mph as conditions rapidly intensify off the mid-Atlantic coast, prompting travel disruptions and Amtrak route adjustments while officials urge people to stay off the roads.

via NBC News|

#blizzard #northeast #nyc

weather1 month ago•5 min saved

Northeast Braces for Rare Blizzard as NYC Could See 18 Inches of Snow

A powerful nor'easter is bringing blizzard warnings from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast, with NYC potentially getting up to 18 inches of snow and 25–35 mph winds, creating blizzard conditions and coastal flooding risk from Sunday through Monday.

via The New York Times|

#blizzard #coastalflooding #noreaster

gaming1 month ago•13 min saved

NYC Pokémon Card Shop Rebrands After Nintendo Pressure

A Manhattan Pokémon-card shop formerly known as The Poké Court was robbed of over $100,000 in merchandise. Nintendo asked the store to drop Pokémon branding, prompting a rebrand to The Trainer Court. The shop will celebrate the relaunch with a Pokémon Day event on February 27, 2026, while Nintendo NY will also host Pokémon Day activities; the distance between the two venues is about 36 blocks, and there were no injuries.

via Nintendo Wire|

#gaming #nintendo #nyc

technology1 month ago•319 min saved

Dating an AI in NYC: A Pop-Up Virtual Valentine

CNN’s Hadas Gold visits a New York restaurant transformed into an AI-only dating venue to see what a date with an AI feels like, exploring how guests interact with the AI companion and what the experience suggests about the future of AI-enabled romance.

via CNN|

#ai-dating #experiential-technology #human-robot-interaction

local2 months ago•3 min saved

Mamdani Expands NYC Privacy Shield Against Federal Immigration Enforcement

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed Executive Order No. 13 to shield residents from federal immigration enforcement, barring city agencies from sharing city-held information with DHS unless legally required, requiring internal privacy officers within 14 days, auditing agency policies (NYPD, Department of Correction, Probation, Administration for Children's Services, and Department of Social Services), and prohibiting entry to city property without a warrant. The city also launched a Know Your Rights campaign distributing over 30,000 multilingual flyers, while DHS criticized the move as undermining public safety.

via cbsnews.com|

#immigration-enforcement #know-your-rights #local

local-news2 months ago•17 min saved

Snow Day, Hot Reads: Mamdani Urges NYC to Stay In and Read Heated Rivalry

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to stay home during a snowstorm and take advantage of the New York Public Library’s free digital access to Rachel Reid’s queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry for library-card holders, highlighting the book’s cultural reach as the city hunkers down.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

#heated-rivalry #local-news #mamdani

weather2 months ago•6 min saved

Foot of Snow Forecast as NYC Braces for Weekend Street-Sweeper Storm

A weekend winter storm is forecast to slam New York City late Saturday through Monday, with up to 16 inches possible in parts of the tri-state and at least 6 inches likely regionwide; there’s about a 50% chance of 12 inches or more. The heaviest snow is expected Sunday into Sunday night, bringing travel disruptions and a prolonged cold spell into midweek.

via fox5ny.com|

#forecast #nyc #snow

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Court Orders Fresh Redistricting of NYC’s Only GOP-Represented District

A Manhattan judge ruled that New York’s 11th Congressional District—covering Staten Island and parts of southern Brooklyn—discriminates against Black and Latino voters and ordered the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the district by February 6. The ruling, likely to be appealed, did not adopt the plaintiffs’ proposed map and could reshape NYC’s lone Republican seat held by Nicole Malliotakis, potentially linking Staten Island with Lower Manhattan or other configurations.

via The New York Times|

#congress #gerrymandering #minority-vote-dilution