June 25, By Christian Murray The police officer who was caught on video placing a man in a chokehold in Far Rockaway Sunday has been arrested and now faces up to 7 years in prison. Police Officer David Afanador, who was suspended by the NYPD hours after the video went viral, has been charged with… Read more »
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NYC on Track to Enter Phase 3 on Monday, July 6
June 25, 2020 By Christian Murray New York City is on track to enter Phase 3 of the four-step reopening plan on Monday, July 6, Mayor Bill de Blasio said today at his daily briefing. The new phase would permit indoor dining at restaurants, as well as the reopening of nails salons, and other personal… Read more »
Man Shot Dead Outside Williamsburg Houses NYCHA Complex Tuesday
June 24, 2020 By Michael Dorgan A man was shot dead outside the Williamsburg Houses NYCHA complex Tuesday night. Police received a 911 call at around 9:33 p.m. that there was a man shot outside 166 Ten Eyck Walk, Williamsburg Houses, according to police. Upon arrival, police discovered a 30-year-old victim with a gunshot wound… Read more »
Phase Two Begins Today, Here is What’s Open
June 22, 2020 Staff Report New York City entered Phase 2 of its reopening plan today. Restaurants, barbershops, retail stores and offices are all able to reopen, although subject to restrictions. Up to 300,000 more people are expected to return to work starting today. This is in addition to the hundreds of thousands who were… Read more »
Ulrich Introduces Resolution Calling for De Blasio’s Ousting
June 18, 2020 By Christian Murray Two resolutions were introduced before the city council Thursday calling for the governor to remove Mayor Bill de Blasio from office. Council Member Eric Ulrich, a Queens Republican, introduced a resolution seeking the mayor’s ouster for allegedly not keeping the city safe during recent protests. Meanwhile, Carlos Menchaca, a… Read more »
Rent Guidelines Board Votes for Rent Freeze on Stabilized Apartments
June 18, 2020 By Christian Murray The New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted last night for a rent freeze on the nearly one million rent stabilized apartments. The 6-3 vote will see a rent freeze on one-year leases that go into effect after Sept. 30. The board ruled that on two-year leases, the rent… Read more »
Burglars Strike Williamsburg Phone Store on Consecutive Nights: NYPD
June 15, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are searching for a group of burglars who struck a Williamsburg phone store on consecutive nights earlier this month. The group first hit the AT&T Store, located at 266 Metropolitan Ave., on June 1 at around 2:55 a.m. by smashing through the glass front door with a sledgehammer,… Read more »
City to Paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ On One Street Per Borough
June 9, 2020 By Christian Murray A street in Brooklyn is going to be co-named and painted to commemorate the Black Lives Matter movement, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today. The mayor said that a street in each borough will be co-named after the movement and the city will work with community activists to paint… Read more »
Get Tested for COVID-19: Find a Location Near You
June 8, 2020 By Allie Griffin New York City started Phase 1 of its reopening today and city officials are calling on all New Yorkers to get tested. The city has significantly ramped up its testing capacity–as officials works toward a full reopening. Previously, only the elderly, those with underlying conditions, first responders and health… Read more »
Man Wanted for Allegedly Stealing Laptop From East Williamsburg Restaurant: NYPD
May 26, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Police are looking for a man who allegedly burglarized a restaurant in East Williamsburg earlier this month and stole a laptop. On May 16, at around 1 p.m., the suspect broke through the front door of Aura Cocina Diner, located at 315 Meserole St., according to police. The thief… Read more »