Lorena Mongelli
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Curtis Sliwa denounces homeless 'humanitarian crisis' at Penn Station
New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa on Wednesday decried the homeless "humanitarian crisis" at Penn Station, saying not enough is being done to tackle the problem.
Penn Station shooting just latest in crime spike at the terminal
Robberies, assaults, burglaries and rapes have all spiked since 2019 in the Midtown South precinct, which encompasses Penn Station and Times Square, according to NYPD statistics.
Wanted: Penn Station shooting suspect caught on surveillance video, NYPD says
Police on Tuesday released video and a photo of the suspected gunman who opened fire outside Penn Station Monday night, striking an innocent bystander from New Jersey.
Man, 33, killed in Upper East Side shooting this morning
The bullets flew on East 95th Street between First and Second avenues around 9:30 a.m., striking a 43-year-old in the back and a 33-year-old in the head and shoulder, cops...
'He wants to silence us': Judge favored abusive men in custody cases, lawsuit claims
An upstate domestic violence survivor has accused a family court judge of violating her rights by awarding custody of her teen son to her abusive ex — and she claims...
'He was a warrior': Brooklyn-born cop killed at Pentagon laid to rest
A Brooklyn-born Pentagon cop who was stabbed to death while on duty in DC was hailed as a "warrior'' and a hero at his funeral Monday. George Gonzalez, 37 --...
Teen dies after lightning strike at NYC beach: cops
Carlos Ramos, 13, was among at least seven people hit by the bolt when a fast-moving storm rolled over the Bronx beach around 5:20 p.m., authorities said.
Ex-Suffolk County DA gets 5 years in prison for police-assault cover-up
Former Suffolk County DA Thomas Spota landed five years in prison Tuesday for obstructing a federal investigation into a cover-up involving sex toys, assault and a local police chief.
Slain Queens lawyer may have been targeted by disgruntled client: sources
Investigators are eyeing a 64-year-old client who was dissatisfied over a home foreclosure — as well as his 66-year-old brother.
Video evidence can be used against ex-NYPD cop charged with killing son
Video evidence can be used at the trial of ex-NYPD cop Michael Valva charged alongside his former fiancée with murdering his 8-year-old son, a judge ruled Thursday, finding that a...
Vaccine hesitancy hits Gov. Cuomo panel tasked with tackling it at NYCHA complexes
The reticence of Danny Barber provides a powerful example of the hurdles public health officials face as they combat a new wave of cases fueled by COVID-19's Delta variant.
Man shoved onto NYC subway tracks in unprovoked attack: cops
The victim was standing on the southbound 1 train platform at the 231st Street station in Kingsbridge at around 7:30 a.m. when his attacker came up behind him and suddenly...
NYC girl, 8, tragically killed when granite handrail falls on her
An 8-year-old girl was tragically killed when a granite handrail collapsed on top of her as she played outside her Bronx home, authorities said.
In the wine of fire: Ex-'sommelier of the year’ busted in string of arsons
Caleb Ganzer was first busted after he was caught starting a fire to Prince Street Pizza's outdoor dining shed in the early hours of July 13.
Parents, pols rip de Blasio fall school plan for masks, no remote option
Parents and political leaders ripped Mayor de Blasio's coronavirus school regulations -- both for its lack of a remote option this fall and a requirement that students wear masks.
'Easier said than done,' Joe: NYC eateries on Biden telling them to hike worker wages
“We're in business to make profits." NYC restaurants are taking aim at President Biden's town hall comments that eateries should just pay workers more to incentivize employment.
Home free: Staten Island man's murder rap tossed after 23 years behind bars
Grant Williams, 50, turned and hugged his lawyers as State Supreme Court Justice Wayne Ozzi vacated his 1997 conviction, as supporters applauded in the courtroom.
Yankees fan tackled by stadium security apologizes for 'stupid' stunt
The Yankees fan who got leveled by stadium security after rushing the field apologized Wednesday for the "stupid" stunt, saying he suffered a "lapse in judgment."
You're out! Yankees fan faces charges after getting demolished by security
Leonardo Lertora-Leiva, 25, was hit with a desk appearance ticket after dashing onto the field at Yankee Stadium, only to be leveled by security.
'I have nobody:' Pet owners desperate over their missing animals in Florida tower collapse
Susana Alvarez wishes she ran back into Champlain Towers South for her cat as pet owners are desperate to find their animals following the building's collapse.