Author: Newyorki

New York City subway riders are facing another round of significant service disruptions as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority carries out track replacement, signal modernization and other infrastructure work across several major routes. The L, N, R and W trains are among the services affected by the August construction program, with changes spanning Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. The MTA says the temporary disruptions are necessary to replace aging infrastructure and improve reliability. Among the most significant upcoming changes, R train service is scheduled to be suspended during weekdays from August 24 through August 28 as crews continue work affecting the Broadway…

Parts of Queens were left dealing with flooded roads, damaged businesses and major traffic disruptions Friday after powerful thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across New York City on Thursday evening. The downpours overwhelmed drainage systems in several Queens neighborhoods, rapidly turning some streets into streams and leaving motorists stranded as water levels rose. CBS New York reported that floodwater also entered homes and businesses, forcing residents and business owners to begin cleanup efforts after the storm passed. One of the most serious transportation disruptions occurred on the Long Island Expressway, a major route through Queens. Flooding became severe enough that authorities…

Federal authorities say they have disrupted an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb the New York State Capitol in Albany, arresting a 35-year-old local woman accused of preparing an explosive attack targeting government officials. The suspect, identified as Jessica Bowie of Albany, was arrested Wednesday and appeared in federal court Thursday. The U.S. Department of Justice charged her with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, which the United States designates as a foreign terrorist organization. The allegations have not been proven in court. According to the FBI’s criminal complaint, Bowie allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and began developing plans for…

The New York Police Department is investigating a shooting that left three men wounded in the Bronx on Thursday, including one victim who remains in critical condition. Police responded to the area near 552 Commonwealth Avenue on Thursday afternoon following reports of gunfire. Officers arriving at the scene discovered three men suffering from gunshot wounds. According to police, a 29-year-old man was shot in the head and was transported to Jacobi Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition. A second 29-year-old man was shot in the shoulder, while a 28-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the back.…

Severe thunderstorms swept across New York and the wider Northeast on Thursday evening, bringing torrential rain, flash flooding and destructive winds, while authorities investigated a possible tornado that caused significant damage in Atlantic Beach on Long Island. The most serious damage was reported at the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, where powerful winds damaged or destroyed around 30 cabanas. Witnesses described furniture and debris being thrown through the air as the storm moved across the beachfront. One worker suffered a minor injury but declined medical treatment, while no deaths or serious injuries were reported. Nassau County Executive…

A Bronx resident who dreamed of becoming a U.S. citizen says he lost thousands of dollars after falling victim to an elaborate immigration scam that allegedly used artificial intelligence and the stolen identity of a real attorney to appear legitimate. Victor Hernandez, originally from the Dominican Republic, has lived and worked in the Bronx for more than a decade and is a legal permanent resident. According to ABC7’s 7 On Your Side investigation, Hernandez encountered a social-media advertisement that appeared to feature an immigration attorney offering assistance with obtaining U.S. citizenship. The advertisement allegedly promised that Hernandez could become a…

A gasoline tanker overturned near the Queens–Nassau County border on Wednesday, spilling thousands of gallons of fuel onto the roadway, into storm drains and waterways connected to Jamaica Bay, and triggering a major hazardous-materials response. The crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. near Meyer Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard/Rockaway Turnpike, close to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Surveillance footage showed the tanker tipping onto its side while making a turn at the intersection. Officials said the tanker was carrying approximately 8,500 gallons of gasoline when it overturned. Early reports described the vehicle as a 3,000-gallon fuel truck, but fire officials later…

An SUV overturned and slammed into a home in Jamaica, Queens, on Wednesday afternoon, leaving significant damage and renewing residents’ concerns about dangerous driving in the neighborhood. The crash happened at approximately 3:20 p.m. at 177-29 115th Avenue, where the vehicle rolled over before striking the side of a one-story house. The impact tore a hole into the building and prompted New York City authorities to issue a partial vacate order because of the damage. A resident, Dahriel Gonzalez, was relaxing on his couch when the SUV struck the property. He described hearing a powerful impact that sent objects flying…

New Yorkers are being advised to prepare for showers and thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening, with heavier downpours potentially creating problems during the evening rush hour. The forecast for Thursday, August 20, calls for increasingly cloudy and humid conditions before showers and thunderstorms develop later in the day. The strongest storms could produce heavy rainfall over a short period, raising the possibility of localized street flooding and water accumulation in low-lying and poorly drained areas. The greatest chance of thunderstorms is expected during the late afternoon, overlapping with the beginning of the evening commute. Drivers could encounter reduced visibility, standing…

The operator of a boat that capsized near Liberty Island, killing a 27-year-old mother and her five-month-old daughter, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as he faces federal charges over the deadly incident. Manuel Hernandez, 46, was taken into ICE custody on Wednesday. The Department of Homeland Security says Hernandez, an El Salvador national, is unlawfully present in the United States and will remain in immigration custody while his criminal case proceeds. The tragedy occurred on August 8 in New York Harbor, when the vessel Hernandez was operating overturned near the Statue of Liberty. Sara Sanchez, 27,…