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Flatiron building superintendent indicted for raping undocumented worker
A Manhattan building superintendent has been indicted on charges of raping an undocumented immigrant that worked as a cleaner in the Flatiron apartment complex he managed, according to the Manhattan District Attorney. “These alleged acts are absolutely horrendous, and I cannot imagine the physical, emotional and mental trauma this survivor continues to experience,” said DA Alvin Bragg. Prosecutors allege that…
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Man sentenced to 20 years for trio of sexual assaults at Inwood Hill Park: DA
A Bronx man will spend 20 years behind bars for sexually assaulting three people in Inwood Hill Park in 2021, according to the Manhattan District Attorney. Elvis Nina Pichardo, 43, pled guilty to several charges, including attempted rape, and was sentenced in state Supreme Court on Wednesday for his role in the trio of July 2021 attacks, the DA said. …
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Good works for MLK Day Weekend: Brooklyn migrants, volunteers give back at greenspace
Volunteers, elected officials, and migrants joined together in Brooklyn on Sunday to work for a better community and honor of the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King. According to locals, newly arrived African migrants have taken to spending time in the local greenspace dubbed Bushwick City Farm at 354 Stockton St.; their work serves as something of a respit from…
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Bally’s ushers in new era after dropping Trump name from Bronx golf course
You may have noticed a change in scenery if you’ve driven over the Whitestone Bridge from Queens to the Bronx in the last 24 hours. On Thursday morning, Bally’s Corporation officially announced the renaming of Trump Golf Links as “Bally’s Links at Ferry Point,” making a firm commitment to the borough at a press conference that included local elected officials…
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Mayor Adams insists 60-day migrant shelter limits won’t kick families to the curb, but critics say policy is ‘cruel’
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration officials on Monday insisted several dozen migrant families with children getting evicted from shelters on Tuesday, when a 60-day limit on their stays is up, will not end up sleeping on city streets — but critics say it will destabilize those affected. During his weekly “off-topic” news conference, Hizzoner said his administration has always…
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22 Ways to Get Fit, Feel Better, and Save Money in 2024
The year’s change but the new year’s resolution ideas don’t: Get fit, eat better, save more money, spend more quality time with the family, etc. I ignore the statistics about how many people abandon their resolutions after 60 days or so. That’s because I subscribe to a psychological phenomenon known as the fresh start effect. The new year is a…
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All shook up: Rare earthquake hits Queens, rattling Roosevelt Island and Manhattan
A rare earthquake gave New York quite the rollicking start to the new year. The minor tremor struck early Tuesday morning, rattling residents in northwest Queens and Manhattan — and causing power disruptions on nearby Roosevelt Island. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the 1.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:45 a.m. on Jan. 2 about a half-mile to the…
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Broken links: National chains shuttering NYC stores at historic rate, according to study
A closed Rite Aid location in New York City. File photo by Dean Moses Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams National chain stores in New York City are closing down at a historic pace, according to one study. Researchers with the non-profit Center for an Urban Future (CUF)…
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