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 …
Read More »“SoHo Karen” Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Hate Crime Charges
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., …
Read More »FDA Recalls Dole Blueberries After Possible Parasite Contamination
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 …
Read More »Hot Boy Summer: Vermont Man Steals Million-Dollar Yacht To Go Joyriding
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 …
Read More »Trump Organization Sues New York City Over Severed Contract Deal For Golf Course
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 …
Read More »Brooklyn Pedestrians Grab Weed After Drug Dealer Throws Bag Of It Over Rooftop
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. …
Read More »Sex-Ed Teacher Resigns After Parents Express Concerns Over Cartoon Masturbation Video
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 …
Read More »Mother Accused of Throwing Her Two Young Children Out of Second-Story Window In NY
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 …
Read More »Daughters Of Hip Hop Icons Notorious B.I.G. And Jam Master Jay Are Opening A New York-Style Pizzeria In Los Angeles
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 …
Read More »Solitary Confinement in New York City Jails Will Be Abolished
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 …
Read More »New York Offering Free College Tuition Raffle To Teens Who Get Vaccinated
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 …
Read More »Jay-Z Talks About The Time DMX Brought Arena Crowd To Tears
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 …
Read More »New York AG Adds ‘Criminal Capacity’ To Investigation Into Trump Organization
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 …
Read More »NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Signs Bill To Restore Voter Rights for Felons Upon Release
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 …
Read More »Cardi B Responds To “Bandwagon Haters” After “Big Paper” Track Drops: “Yes, I Wrote The Record!”
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 …
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