Category: Manhattan
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Creep flashes woman inside Murray Hill coffee shop: NYPD
Cops are looking for this man who allegedly flashed a 22-year-old woman inside a Murray Hill coffee shop. Photo courtesy of NYPD Police from the 109th Precinct in Flushing continue to look for the creep who allegedly exposed himself to a 22-year-old woman inside a Murray Hill coffee shop last month. Police say the creep…
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THE COSTS OF CHANGE: NYC co-op and condo owners join forces with big real estate to soften Local Law 97
The city’s landmark building emissions law, Local Law 97, is set to go into effect next year, and the complex rule-making process has set off a frenzy of lobbying activity aimed at influencing and potentially weakening the statute aiming to help combat climate change. Local Law 97, passed in 2019, is one of the most…
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Exclusive: Cops bust fare evader for bringing loaded firearm into Harlem subway
Cops arrested 22-year-old Tyesheek Ruffin after he was allegedly found with a loaded firearm. Photo by Dean Moses An alleged fare evader was nabbed for bringing a loaded firearm into a Harlem subway station on Tuesday, police said. According to police sources, 22-year-old Tyesheek Ruffin of Harlem was caught with a concealed 99mm handgun after…
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Man beaten to death in Midtown Manhattan early Monday morning: NYPD
Police tape lies on the ground of a crime scene. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell A man was found beaten to death in Midtown Manhattan during the early hours Monday morning, according to police. The NYPD received a 911 call shortly before 1 a.m. that a man was injured on East 33rd Street, between 2nd and…
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Pinc Louds makes triumphant return to Tompkins Square Park after lead singer finds his passion again
Federico, aka Claudi of the Pinc Louds, has made a welcome return to the music scene Photo by Bob Krasner If you’re a Pinc Louds fan, then there’s been a void in your life since last October. That’s when Claudi, the singer/songwriter who basically is Pinc Louds, took a break from performing and effectively disappeared…
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Boston man indicted for anti-Asian hate attack in Manhattan: DA
Marc Jensen, pictured, has been indicted on hate crime charges for allegedly attacking an Asian couple in Manhattan in May (NYPD) A Boston man who allegedly assaulted an Asian couple in Manhattan while spewing out racist remarks earlier this year has been indicted on hate crimes charges, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday. Marc…
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Six East Village walk-ups face wrecking ball as developer files demolition permits
Demolition permits have been filed to level six East Village buildings between 50-64 Third Ave. (GMaps) The property group that owns six East Village buildings between 50-64 Third Ave. has filed permits to demolish the set of buildings stretching over most of the block, according to city filings. The developer, Kinsmen Property Group, filed plans…
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Herald Square stabbing: Cops cuff panhandler who allegedly attacked senior in subway station
38-year-old David Trotman was arrested for allegedly stabbing a senior in a Midtown subway station. Photo by Dean Moses Midtown cops cuffed on Monday an apparent panhandler allegedly responsible for stabbing a senior in the Herald Square subway station after he was caught assaulting another passenger, police said. Police originally sought 38-year-old David Trotman after…
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8 injured after MTA bus collides with cherry picker in Midtown
8 people are injured after a MTA bus collided with a boom lift in Midtown Photo by Dean Moses An MTA bus collided with a cherry picker in Midtown Monday night leaving eight people with minor injuries, cops said. A BMX6 bus was traveling in the vicinity of 48th Street and Madison Avenue at around…
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Landlords now face hefty fines if they rent to illegal smoke shops
A man arrested outside of a smoke shop in Midtown. Photo by Dean Moses Authorities now have the power to fine landlords who knowingly rent commercial space to illegal smoke shops, according to new legislation that has just gone into effect. Landlords will be notified in writing if they are renting space to an illegal…