If you’re thinking about visiting New York soon, you might want to think twice. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is waving a big red flag about a spike in human leptospirosis cases— the nasty bug that loves to hang out in rat urine. NYC has …

The New York Department of Corrections is being sued by inmates at Woodbourne Correctional Facility over a mandatory lockdown that would deny them the chance to see a rare solar eclipse. The inmates argue that the lockdown infringes upon their constitutional right to practice their religion, as witnessing the solar …

New York City Mayor Eric Adams got into a heated debate on “The Breakfast Club” over the city’s crime and his stance on it. The mayor, along with Charlamagne the God and DJ Envy, was also joined by political commentator and lawyer Olayemi Olurin. One central point that Olurin brought …

New York authorities say they have the man in custody that is accused of fatally stabbing a 19-year- old female who rejected his advances. He also injured the victim’s twin sister. Veo Kelly, 20, surrendered to police Friday morning, ending a weeklong manhunt, NBC News reported. Kelly is accused of …

According to a report by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the NY Giants did not franchise tag Saquon Barkley, and he’s set to become a free agent. He will join a long list of talented free-agent running backs, including Josh Jacobs, Derrick Henry, and Tony Pollard. Barkley had signed a …

A New York official responding to a fatal hit-and-run later learned the victim involved was his son. The incident occurred on Feb. 17. Citing Binghamton police responded to a hit-and-run call in the early morning. Tyler Beschorner, 29, was struck while walking on a highway. The incident caused road closures, …

A man who fatally shot a woman who was with a group of people who mistakenly drove up his rural driveway in upstate New York was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Friday. Kevin Monahan, 66, was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of 20-year-old Kaylin …

According to authorities, a tragic incident unfolded during Monday’s evening commute in New York City as a shooting at a subway station resulted in one fatality and injuries to five others. Police confirmed that the shooting stemmed from an argument between two groups of teenagers. The incident took place at …

Travis Kelce is not pleased with the New York Times crediting him for inventing his famous haircut.  The Kansas City Chiefs star sat down for a Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night press conference, where he addressed the controversial write-up. Kelce was especially not cool with the article being put out …

New York, home to hip hop, has birthed many legendary artists. After celebrating hip hop’s monumental 50 years in 2023 and giving the genre as a whole its flowers, we want to also give flowers to rappers from New York who helped shape the genre into what it is today. …

A recently introduced legislation in the New York State Assembly seeks to compel certain Chick-fil-A outlets to function every day of the week. The proposed legislation ensures that travelers and commuters relying on these rest-stop facilities have consistent access to food and beverage options throughout the week. If passed, the Rest Stop Restaurant Act …

On Wednesday, New York City lawmakers passed a bill prohibiting solitary confinement in city jails. The newly approved bill allows brief isolation for high-risk inmates and requires 14 hours of daily out-of-cell time for longer-term confinement and access to programs available to the general population. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who introduced the legislation, …

A woman recently claimed that New York Mayor Eric Adams sexually assaulted her back in 1993. This accusation was made in a court document under New York’s Adult Survivors Act. The act, which started in 2022 and is about to expire, allows people to file lawsuits for sexual abuse, regardless …

Jamie Foxx is being sued over claims that he sexually assaulted someone on a rooftop in New York City back in 2015, according to TMZ. According to the lawsuit, the incident happened at Catch NYC & Roof. The person suing, who arrived around 11 PM, noticed Foxx sitting nearby. Later, …

Authorities in New York have confiscated over $1 billion worth of counterfeit handbags, shoes, and luxury goods. New York’s U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District revealed that they had seized around 219,000 fake bags, clothing items, footwear, and other luxury products from a storage facility. The attorney’s office says …

This week United Airlines announced it will have nonstop flights to Mexico’s upcoming Tulum International Airport. Starting in March 2024, the airline will begin offering nonstop flights from select U.S airports, including New York/Newark, Los Angeles, Houston, and Chicago, Travel Pulse reported. On May 23, 2024, United says it will …

New York has made a progressive change. For residents who have completed their sentences and refrained from getting into legal trouble will have their criminal records automatically sealed under the state’s “Clean Slate” legislation signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday. The long-awaited bill that took years to …

Dr. Yusef Salaam, one of the “Central Park Five,” has won a seat on the New York City Council. The once wrongfully convicted inmate will represent a central Harlem district during his tenure. During his election campaign, Salaam focused heavily on assisting residents in poverty and fighting against gentrification in …

2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton appeared on RG3 and The Ones podcast, where he spoke about potentially returning to the NFL if the New York Jets ever came calling about a potential replacement for Aaron Rodgers. Newton said the Jets would have to give him a pretty penny to go and play in the Meadowlands. “You not about to …

Diddy scores another accolade as he receives the key to New York. Mayor Eric Adams awarded this honor to the Bad Boy mogul on Friday, September 15, which happens to be the day Diddy released his first studio album in almost two decades. On that same evening, Diddy went on …