Author: Newyorki

New York City officials have reached an agreement on legislation to end horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park, advancing a proposal that has sparked debate over animal welfare, public safety and the livelihoods of carriage workers. The City Council is scheduled to vote on the bill on October 22. Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports ending the rides, and the legislation is expected to pass, according to ABC7 New York. The agreement marks a significant step toward closing an industry that has been part of the city’s tourism landscape for more than 160 years. Council member Chris Marte, the bill’s sponsor, said…

The family of Shelton Ennis, 54, has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force, civil rights violations and negligence following his death during an encounter with NYPD officers in Upper Manhattan. Coverage published Monday concerns the June 26, 2025 incident. According to the New York attorney general’s investigation, officers approached Ennis near Riverside Park after seeing him discard an open beer can. They sought identification to issue a summons, but he provided a false name and date of birth. When officers said they would take him to a precinct to establish his identity, he ran. An officer pursued Ennis and took…

The family of Shelton Ennis, 54, has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force, civil rights violations and negligence following his death during an encounter with NYPD officers in Upper Manhattan. Coverage published Monday concerns the June 26, 2025 incident. According to the New York attorney general’s investigation, officers approached Ennis near Riverside Park after seeing him discard an open beer can. They sought identification to issue a summons, but he provided a false name and date of birth. When officers said they would take him to a precinct to establish his identity, he ran. An officer pursued Ennis and took…

A 60-year-old man died following an assault outside a store in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood on Sunday evening, police said. A 25-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder and two counts of robbery. According to police, an argument began inside Rainbow Station, an adult retail store on Eighth Avenue, at approximately 9 p.m. The confrontation moved onto the street, where investigators allege the suspect knocked the victim down and repeatedly struck him. Emergency medical personnel transported the injured man to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police said the victim’s wallet was taken during the incident, which investigators…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not march in Manhattan’s Columbus Day Parade on Monday, according to local reports, drawing criticism from some members of New York’s Italian-American community. City Hall confirmed that the mayor would not participate in the Fifth Avenue procession, without providing an official explanation for the decision, according to La Voce di New York. His absence comes as the annual event returns for its 82nd edition to celebrate Italian-American heritage. The decision follows an invitation from the Columbus Citizens Foundation, which organizes the parade. Foundation president Christopher Loiacono had described the invitation as an opportunity to improve relations…

Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue is preparing to welcome the 82nd annual Columbus Day Parade on Monday, bringing an Italian-American heritage celebration to one of New York City’s best-known avenues. The parade is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., between 47th and 72nd Streets, with more than 100 groups participating. Marching bands, floats and musical performances will highlight Italian Americans’ contributions to the United States. This year’s celebration also marks 250 years of Italian contributions to America, according to local coverage. The event brings that theme into a public celebration of community identity and cultural achievement. Residents and visitors should prepare…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has directed the New York Police Department to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and practices, alongside measures intended to strengthen independent oversight and accountability for officers accused of serious misconduct. The review is the department’s first comprehensive examination of these policies in a decade. The administration also announced an additional $2.6 million for the Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD, expanding its capacity to investigate police practices and examine failures in accountability. The package includes safeguards aimed at allowing disciplinary proceedings involving serious misconduct allegations to be completed before officers retire. The…

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing calls to reconsider a stalled $650 million redevelopment of Hunts Point Produce Market, with supporters arguing that modern facilities could reduce diesel pollution while strengthening New York City’s food supply. The proposal would replace four warehouses with two facilities equipped to reduce reliance on refrigerated trailers. However, disagreements over the design disrupted the deal. City Comptroller Mark Levine has urged the administration to preserve the project, citing its economic and environmental importance. Pollution remains central to the debate. The market’s refrigeration trailers and surrounding truck traffic contribute to poor air quality in the South Bronx,…

Two residents of North Shore Towers in Queens have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, prompting an investigation by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and precautionary notices to residents. According to Gothamist, the department began distributing letters Friday evening. The notices advised residents over 50, smokers and people with chronic respiratory conditions to avoid showering in their apartments to reduce exposure to airborne water droplets while officials investigate. The source of the infections has not been established in the available reporting. The two diagnoses should not be taken as confirmation that the complex’s plumbing or cooling…

Former technology company employees urged New York City lawmakers to strengthen oversight of artificial intelligence during a hearing Monday, warning that development is advancing faster than safeguards. The council is considering disclosure requirements, independent review and whistleblower incentives. Former Anthropic engineer Jacob Coxon argued that companies’ rapid development culture is unsuitable for systems with potentially far-reaching consequences. His warnings about losing human control represented his assessment of future risks. Representatives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta also testified, emphasizing AI’s benefits and their safety commitments. Some expressed willingness to work with local officials on regulation. Council Speaker Julie Menin pressed…