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Massive 80000 Square Foot Round1 Entertainment Center Opens at Flushing Skyview
Japanese entertainment chain Round1 has officially opened an 80,000-square-foot facility at the Shops at Skyview in Flushing, featuring over 250 arcade games, bowling, karaoke, and sports courts for local families.
Two Brooklyn Mail Carriers Indicted for Stealing Nearly $15,000 in Checks
Two Brooklyn postal workers were indicted for stealing nearly $15,000 in checks along their delivery routes and depositing them into personal accounts, prosecutors announced.
Two Brooklyn Postal Workers Indicted for Stealing Nearly $15,000 in Mail Checks
Two USPS mail carriers in East New York were indicted for stealing nearly $15,000 in checks from residents on their routes and depositing them into personal accounts.
Bronx Man Brutally Beaten and Slashed with Glass Bottle Outside Bodega Suspect Wanted
A 39-year-old man was brutally attacked and bashed in the face with a glass bottle outside a Bronx bodega following a verbal dispute. The NYPD has released surveillance images and is actively seeking the suspect.
Willets Point 25,000-Seat Soccer Stadium Nears Completion and Set to Open Next July
The 25,000-seat Etihad Park in Willets Point near Flushing is nearing completion, scheduled to open next July featuring an LED entrance and community food programming.
NYC Controversial Labor Bill Threatens Amazon and UPS Jobs Sparking Widespread Business Backlash
Business groups urge the NYC Council to block a contentious progressive labor bill, warning crippling mandates on employers like Amazon and UPS could lead to heavy job cuts.
NYC Pushes Treadmill-Style Devices to Crack Down on Illegal E-Bikes and Scooters
The NYC City Council is advancing legislation to equip the NYPD with portable dynamometers to measure e-bike speed and power on city streets, cracking down on illegal and modified micromobility devices.
New Jobs NYC Center Opens Offering Free Job Training and Placement for Immigrants
NYC launched the new Jobs NYC Center, offering free job counseling, skill training, and direct recruitment opportunities for local residents and immigrant workers.
New Jobs NYC Center Opens Near Chinatown Offering On-the-Spot City Hiring
NYC launched the new Jobs NYC Center near Chinatown, offering public sector job coaching across 50+ city agencies and hosting on-the-spot hiring halls for qualified applicants seeking city careers.
Public Charge Rules Tighten in NY Threatening Green Card Applicants Over Public Benefits
Under expanded federal public charge guidance, immigration officials now hold greater discretion to deny green card or visa applications for immigrants who rely on cash aid, housing subsidies, or SNAP benefits.
NYC Pushes for 20000 Affordable Homes Yearly and Crucial Public Housing Repairs
Over 2,000 residents pressed the mayor in Flushing, securing promises to build 20,000 affordable homes annually, probe NYCHA repair failures, and expand crisis centers for vulnerable tenants.
Trump Plan to Turn NJ Warehouse into ICE Detention Center Sparks Outcry
The federal plan to convert a massive warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey into an ICE detention center has sparked outrage across the tri-state area and upended local politics.
NYC Expands 4.8 Million Gun Violence Prevention Program Across Brooklyn and Manhattan
NYC is allocating $4.8 million to expand its Crisis Management System in Bushwick, Harlem, and Washington Heights, adding 42 violence interrupters to prevent shootings.
NYC Corridor Plagued by Homeless Living in RVs and Trucks Sparking Community Outcry
A row of RVs and trucks has turned an NYC corridor into an eyesore for years. Homeless individuals living inside cite a lack of alternatives, raising hygiene and safety concerns for nearby residents.
Priced Out of NYC: Workers and Immigrants Flee to Pennsylvania and Sleep in Cars
Surging housing costs in New York City have forced countless workers and immigrants to relocate to Pennsylvania, with some enduring brutal commutes and sleeping in vehicles.
NYC 911 Ambulance Response Times Soar Over 40 Percent Sparking City Council Hearing
A new city report reveals FDNY ambulance response times have surged over 40%, with non-life-threatening waits doubling to nearly 15 minutes, prompting emergency City Council hearings.
Masked Trio Violently Attacks and Robs Female Cyclist in Central Park Late Night
A 32-year-old female maintenance worker cycling home was ambushed and violently robbed by three masked suspects in Central Park late at night. Police are investigating, urging night commuters to exercise extreme caution.
ICE Arrests Beloved Bronx Food Bank Founder at Immigration Court Sparking Outrage
The founder of a Bronx food bank was unexpectedly detained by ICE during an immigration court hearing and sent to New Jersey. The sudden arrest sparked intense community outrage and political intervention.
Queens Man Charged with Hate Crime for Repeatedly Vandalizing Kosher Bagel Shop
A 22-year-old Queens man has been indicted on hate crime charges after repeatedly vandalizing a kosher bagel shop in Fresh Meadows displaying Israeli flags.
Trans NYT Exec Hired Hitman to Kill Mother-in-Law Before Slaying Defense Claims
In a stunning twist to the slaying of a trans NYT exec by elderly Chinese in-laws, defense claims the victim previously hired a hitman targeting his mother-in-law.