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While Los Angeles County may have sun, beaches, and nightlife, it’s also susceptible to a number of natural disasters. In fact, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has calculated that the area is the most dangerous in the U.S. Deadline reports that FEMA determined the risk of every county in America based on 18 types of natural […]
After much speculation, Andrew Yang is one step closer to joining the race for New York City mayor. NYC’s Campaign Finance Board confirmed Wednesday that Yang has filed paperwork for the 2021 elections, joining more than 30 other candidates who are seeking to replace current NYC mayor Bill de Blasio, whose term is coming to an end. The 45-year-old tech entrepreneur entered the […]
The NYPD’s use of excessive force “likely escalated tensions” during George Floyd protests across the city, according to a newly published report by NYC’s inspector general. The 111-page document states the city’s police department “lacked a clearly defined strategy tailored to respond to the large scale protests” sparked by the series of 2020 police killings of […]
Fans of the classic mob drama The Sopranos can look forward to seeing the cast and creators reuniting with some new material this holiday season. According to Deadline, the crew is getting back together for a live event to raise money for the organization Friends of Firefighters, “a nonprofit founded after 9/11 that provides mental health […]
One of Andrew Cuomo’s former advisers is accusing the New York governor of sexually harassing her “for years.” In a series of tweets on Sunday morning, Lindsey Boylan shared her allegations against the high-profile politician. “Yes, @NYGovCuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched,” she wrote. “I could never anticipate what to expect: […]
New York police arrested a driver accused of plowing through a group of protesters, the local NBC affiliate reports. Per the police, the incident took place on Friday at an intersection in Manhattan. At the time, there were around 40-50 protesters gathered in the street. They reportedly surrounded the driver’s car, frightening the woman. Authorities say […]
The general manager of a Staten Island bar has been arrested after violating COVID-19 health orders, allegedly reopening the bar, and hitting a sheriff’s deputy with his car. NBC New York reports that deputies tried to apprehend 34-year-old Danny Presti after midnight on Sunday after witnessing customers access Mac’s Public House through a neighboring empty […]
David Dinkins, who made history when he won the 1989 mayoral election in New York City, died Monday at the age of 93. “I intend to be the mayor of all the people of New York,” Dinkins, who became NYC’s first Black mayor at the time of his election, said when taking office. “This administration will […]
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday that the city will close public schools in order to combat the rising COVID-19 numbers. The Associated Press reports that all school buildings will be closed for in-person learning “until further notice.” All students will be taught online only for the time being, although as […]
On Saturday night, the New York City Sheriff’s Department busted a large indoor gathering that, according to officials, had more than 200 people packed inside a building for an event going by the moniker “Rumble in the Bronx.” This event was, according to authorities, part of an illegal fight club. As a result, 10 organizers have […]
