Cop on trial for manslaughter for killing fleeing suspect with thrown cooler in Bronx
A fleeing suspected drug dealer who died in the Bronx when a cop threw a cooler at him and knocked him off his scooter was no threat to anyone on…
Federal prosecutors have requested documents tied to the Ellen Greenberg case, sources say
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking documents and information from those connected to the case of Ellen Greenberg, whose 2011 death remains shrouded by questions about whether it was properly…
Rikers guard smuggled pot, cigarettes, ‘security tools’ into jail: DA
A Department of Corrections officer was indicted Wednesday for smuggling marijuana and tobacco into a Rikers Island jail, in addition to tools giving inmates the ability to access vents, light…
A man shot by Border Patrol during an Oregon immigration stop pleads not guilty to assault on agent
By CLAIRE RUSH PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man shot and wounded by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration stop in Portland, Oregon, last week pleaded not guilty Wednesday…
Some Philly-area firms say AI is replacing workers or changing their jobs
AI has already replaced some workers at Philly-area firms, a new report says. But the bulk of the AI-related job loss is yet to come, the Federal Reserve Bank of…
Mamdani slams Adams outreach efforts at 3-K, pre-K application launch
As New York City opened enrollment for 3-K and pre-K on Wednesday, Mayor Mamdani took a swipe at Eric Adams for cutting funds and outreach efforts, accusing his predecessor of…
Kevin Hart, Dawn Staley, and WURD are among Philadelphia area NAACP Award nominees
Several Philadelphia-connected entertainers have been nominated for the 57th NAACP Image Awards. The nominees, announced on Monday, include Philly-based filmmaker Chisom Chieke and WURD Radio. Advertisement Chieke, whose projects explore…
Mamdani directs NYC agencies to find ways to cut small business fines
Mayor Mamdani is directing his city agencies to work toward cutting down fees and fines for small businesses. Small businesses in New York are required to fork up cash for,…
Boy, 14, had gun at Harlem school, third gun found in NYC schools this week: NYPD
A 14-year-old boy was taken into police custody after staff at a Harlem middle school recovered a .380 semiautomatic firearm from the teen’s backpack Wednesday, the third gun found in…
Michigan mom charged with murdering daughter now accused of killing infant son
A Michigan woman previously charged with murdering her young daughter is now accused of killing her 2-month-old son and abusing her now 6-year-old daughter, officials said Tuesday. Irene Whitehead, 27,…