Kensington now has fewer shootings and people on the streets. But the open-air drug market persists.
Gloria Cartagena Hart vividly remembers the scenes and sounds of her Kensington block just three years ago: The streets filled with trash. The sidewalks lined with dozens of people openly…
Post Malone, ex-fiancée Jamie Park settle custody battle in Utah
Post Malone and ex-fiancée Hee Sung “Jamie” Park have settled their custody battle over their young daughter, following their split in late 2024. The 18-time Grammy nominee, real name Austin…
Suspect arrested for shooting man to death in illegal after-hours Brooklyn bar
A suspect has been arrested for gunning down a 31-year-old man in an illegal after-hours Brooklyn bar. Gabriel Hernandez, 27, is facing manslaughter and weapon possession charges for allegedly shooting…
New Pornographers keep band name despite drummer’s arrest for child porn
Indie rock band the New Pornographers have said they won’t change their name, despite their drummer’s arrest on child pornography charges. Percussionist Joseph Seiders booked on child porn and related…
Developers sue Mayor Adams over ‘lawless’ move to block Elizabeth St. Garden housing plan
The developers selected to build an affordable housing complex in Manhattan’s Elizabeth St. Garden sued Mayor Adams and his top deputy, Randy Mastro, on Wednesday over their attempt to block…
Catholic school deacon walks free after admitting to molesting 4 girls
A former South Florida Catholic school deacon and teacher pleaded guilty Wednesday to molesting four young students, including an 8-year-old girl, and was then released from custody after accepting a…
N.J. rep’s ex-aide faked brutal attack, wrote ‘TRUMP WHORE’ on her stomach: prosecutors
A New Jersey woman has been charged with conspiracy and making false statements after she faked being the victim of a brutal attack, by zip-tying herself, paying an artist to…
Man, 48, fatally stabbed at Langston Hughes Houses in Brooklyn
A man was fatally stabbed Wednesday afternoon at the NYCHA Langston Hughes Houses in Brooklyn, police said. Officers rushed to the scene where Kevin Coleman, 48, was stabbed multiple times…
NYC education panel approves three-year extension of school bus contracts
A New York City education panel late Wednesday night approved a polarizing three-year yellow bus contract extension, ensuring stability for 150,000 local students to get to and from school. Last…
West Philly affordable housing project could finally advance, almost 6 years after it was proposed
An affordable housing project slated for a junkyard in Cedar Park took a step forward Wednesday, when a Philadelphia judge rejected a neighbor’s challenge. The courtroom victory brings the 104-unit,…