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Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization’s longstanding chief financial officer, surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of a scheduled court appearance on the first criminal indictment in a two-year probe of Donald Trump’s business activities. At roughly 6:20 a.m., Weisselberg was photographed with his lawyer entering the structure that houses criminal …

Miya Ponsetto, dubbed “Soho Karen,” pleaded not guilty to hate crime charges on Wednesday after allegedly assaulting a black teen at a Manhattan hotel, and the judge warned her not to miss her next in-person court date. On Dec. 26, the 22-year-old was captured on camera accusing Keyon Harrold Jr., …

The FDA is recalling some shipments of Dole blueberries because parasites may have contaminated them. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent out a statement about a recall of Dole Fresh blueberries due to a possible cyclospora parasite contamination. “Dole Diversified North America, Inc. is coordinating closely …

When Megan Thee Stallion told us to drive the boat, one man understood the assignment a bit too well, stealing a million-dollar yacht for a 48-hour joyride. According to reports, 56-year-old Robert Morris of Vermont hijacked “Volans,” a $1.2 million 48-foot Jeanneau Prestige 500 yacht from the Rouses Point Marina …

The Trump Organization has filed a lawsuit against the city of New York over its decision to cancel the contract it made with the company to have an 18-hole golf course in the Bronx. On Monday, Trump filed court documents accusing Mayor Bill de Blasio of breaking off a deal …

Brooklyn residents got the surprise of their lives after a drug dealer dumped a bag of weed over a rooftop. According to the New York Post, a 29-year-old man was scheduled to meet up with several people on Tuesday on the rooftop of a Sunset Park building around 11:15 p.m. …

Justine Ang Fonte, a teacher at Manhattan’s prestigious Dalton School who sparked outrage with her controversial sex education class for first-graders, has resigned. The school’s head, Jim Best, acknowledged the change in an email to parents on Friday, according to the New York Post, months after Fonte showed the young …

A mother in New York City is accused of throwing her two young children out of an apartment building window before later jumping out herself. According to People, the 24-year-old woman, who has not been identified, reportedly threw her 1-month-old baby girl and her 2-year-old son out of the second-floor …

The daughters of Hip Hop icons Notorious B.I.G. and Jam Master Jay are coming together to open a New York-style pizzeria in Los Angeles. Biggie’s daughter T’yanna Wallace and Jay’s daughter Tyra Myrick are opening a New York-style pizza spot named Juicy Pizza. Foodies will be able to enjoy various …

According to a statement from Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office, the New York City Board of Correction voted on Tuesday to end solitary confinement in city jails. The vote by the city’s independent monitoring board comes after a lengthy public engagement process. It expands on 2015 reforms that, among other …

Continuing to get creative with incentives for people in the state to be vaccinated, New York is now offering free college tuition to 50 lucky students. New York Daily News reports that Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that children between the ages of 12 and 17 that are immunized before July 7 …

During the most recent episode of LeBron James’ HBO series The Shop, Jay-Z discussed the late DMX’s unparalleled stage presence. Jay-Z said at one time he had been scheduled to perform right after X finished and became increasingly aware that the Ruff Ryder would be a tough act to follow. ”X is about …

A New York Attorney General has added “criminal capacity” to the investigation into Donald Trump‘s organization. On Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James‘ office announced that she would be joining the Manhattan district attorney’s office in the criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. CNN reports that the probe into …

Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York has signed a bill granting ex-prisoners automatic voting rights. According to NBC, the signing of S 830B into law would restore voting rights to an estimated 35,000 people. “Over the past several years, New York has been a national leader in the election and …

Cardi B is calling out the “bandwagon haters” who have something to say about her track “Big Paper.” On Tuesday, DJ Khaled dropped his twelfth studio album titled “Khaled Khaled.” The body of work features several mainstream artists, including H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion, Jay-Z, and more. The third track is …

This morning, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city would be “fully reopen” at the start of July. In an interview with MSNBC’s Morning Joe, de Blasio attributed his decision to the city’s high vaccination rates. “Our plan is to fully reopen New York City on …

A man was arrested after law officials found that he smuggled 35 live finches in hair curlers so they could participate in “singing contests” in New York City. Guyanese resident Kevin Andre McKenzie flew into the John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday, where Customs and Border Protection officers found …

Manhattan is planning to put an end to the prosecution of sex workers. According to Yahoo! News, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has decided it will no longer pursue criminal charges against sex workers. “Over the last decade we’ve learned from those with lived experience, and from our own experience …

The State of New York has designated December 18 as “Earl “DMX” Simmons Day.” The day honors the late’s rapper’s birthday. Cultural activist Priscilla Echi announced the news at his memorial service on Saturday, saying, “his lyrics were rapped on the Senate floor by Senator Jamar Bailey who introduced a …

The official memorial services have been announced for Earl “DMX” Simmons, the iconic rapper and performer. The service will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 4 p.m. ET, followed by a Homegoing Celebration on Sunday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Both memorials will be live-streamed for the general …