Author: Newyorki

A Brooklyn man has been charged with murder following the death of his wife, a preschool teacher who was discovered with severe head injuries inside the couple’s Bay Ridge apartment. Police arrested 47-year-old Mauricio Granda on Tuesday in connection with the death of his wife, 59-year-old Maria Ines Granda. Authorities said concerns were raised after Maria failed to arrive at work on Monday morning. A wellness check was subsequently requested at the couple’s apartment on 79th Street. Responding officers found Maria lying face down on a sofa with significant trauma to her head. Emergency personnel pronounced her dead at the…

The New York City Council is questioning senior police officials over how criminal complaints are recorded and whether official crime statistics accurately reflect conditions across the city. During an oversight hearing, council members are expected to examine the New York Police Department’s procedures for accepting reports, classifying offenses, and auditing crime data. The discussion follows complaints from some residents who claim officers discouraged them from filing reports or failed to properly document incidents. Official figures show that major felony crimes have fallen by approximately 6% compared with the same period last year. Police officials have also highlighted reductions in shootings…

New York Fashion Week continued across Manhattan this week, bringing together established fashion houses, emerging designers, models, celebrities, buyers and international media for one of the industry’s most closely watched events. The official program runs from September 10 through September 15 and includes approximately 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Additional collections have been unveiled through private appointments, digital releases and independent events outside the main calendar. This season’s schedule combines influential American labels with designers making their first official Fashion Week appearances. Major participants include Michael Kors Collection, Calvin Klein Collection, Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Khaite, Altuzarra,…

The New York Yankees secured their place in the postseason after defeating the Minnesota Twins 8–3, completing a decisive late comeback led by Aaron Judge. Judge delivered the defining moment with a three-run home run—not a triple—in the eighth inning. His 415-foot shot helped transform a narrow contest and confirmed another postseason appearance for one of Major League Baseball’s most successful franchises. The Yankees entered the eighth trailing 2–1 before their offense suddenly erupted for six runs. José Caballero contributed a home run and finished with two hits and two RBIs, while Ben Rice drove in two additional runs. Minnesota…

Homeowners in Queens are calling on New York City to review their property-tax accounts and return money they say was collected because of inaccurate assessments and administrative errors. The complaints form part of a broader dispute involving condominium and cooperative owners across the city. Residents say incorrect property information or miscalculations caused their buildings to receive tax bills that were higher than the amounts legally owed. Some affected owners reported successfully convincing the Department of Finance that their assessments were wrong. However, they say obtaining full reimbursement has proved more difficult. In at least one reported case, a building received…

New York City health authorities have ordered ten cooling towers in the South Bronx to be drained, cleaned and disinfected as investigators work to contain a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease and identify its source. As of September 15, officials had reported ten cases connected to the outbreak, including one death and three people requiring hospitalization. The investigation is focused on the Morrisania and Melrose areas, particularly ZIP codes 10451 and 10456. The Health Department sampled 24 cooling towers after identifying the cluster. Preliminary polymerase chain reaction tests detected genetic material associated with Legionella bacteria in ten of them, including a…

The New York Police Department rescued 43 people—including seven minors—during a coordinated campaign targeting human trafficking and sexual exploitation throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to police officials. The operation ran during the tournament’s 39-day period, when the New York metropolitan area welcomed large numbers of visitors for matches and related events. Major international gatherings can create opportunities for traffickers to exploit vulnerable people amid increased demand for hotels, transportation and short-term accommodation. The NYPD said its specialized officers conducted 87 operations and made 89 arrests. The enforcement campaign included surveillance at hotels and other locations, monitoring online communications…

Reports of drones operating near airports across the New York metropolitan region have increased, intensifying concerns about aviation safety and the ability of authorities to identify unauthorized operators. According to data cited by ABC7 New York, pilots and aviation personnel reported 458 possible drone sightings near airports in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut between January 2024 and June 2026. The reports involved airspace surrounding major facilities such as John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration receives more than 100 reports of suspected drones near airports nationwide each month. These incidents…

A 14-year-old boy was injured after being stabbed inside a synagogue in Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood, according to police and local media reports. The incident occurred on Monday evening inside a house of worship near 54th Street and 17th Avenue. Authorities said the teenager suffered a cut to his hand during an altercation involving a 22-year-old man. Police officers responding to the scene took the suspected attacker into custody without further incident. The teenager reportedly declined medical treatment at the location, suggesting that his injury was not life-threatening. Investigators are now working to determine what led to the confrontation and…

The New York City Council is considering tighter restrictions on the use of YouTube and other digital platforms in the city’s public schools amid growing concerns about excessive screen time, distracting content and students’ exposure to inappropriate material. Prominent council members are calling for YouTube to be blocked on school-issued devices when accessed directly by students. Under the proposal, limited exceptions could be permitted when teachers select and display videos for a specific educational purpose as part of classroom instruction. Supporters of the restrictions argue that YouTube’s recommendation system can quickly lead children away from approved educational material and toward…