Author: Newyorki

New York City is facing another stretch of dangerous summer weather, with high temperatures and oppressive humidity combining to push heat-index values toward 100°F (38°C) across parts of the city. The National Weather Service has a Heat Advisory in effect for Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island through Saturday evening, warning that heat-index values could reach around 100°F. Friday’s conditions are expected to remain hot and humid, while thunderstorms developing later in the day could produce heavy downpours and strong wind gusts. Areas with poor drainage could be particularly vulnerable if intense rainfall develops over a short period.…

New York City police are searching for a suspect accused of pushing a 40-year-old man onto subway tracks at the 125th Street station in Harlem following an argument. According to police, the incident occurred inside the station at West 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. Investigators said an argument between the two men escalated before the suspect allegedly shoved the victim off the platform and onto the tracks. People nearby quickly intervened and helped pull the victim back onto the platform before a train entered the station, preventing what could have been a far more serious incident. The victim was…

Two men were injured after a gunman opened fire near the busy West Farms Square–E Tremont Avenue subway station in the Bronx on Thursday evening, prompting bystanders to flee for safety. According to the NYPD, the shooting occurred shortly after 6 p.m. near West Farms Square. Surveillance footage from the area showed a man approaching the plaza before firing multiple shots toward a group of people. Police said a 20-year-old man was shot in the leg, while a 31-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks. Both victims were taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in stable condition and are…

New York City has intensified its campaign against the sale of illegal electric bikes and other high-powered mobility devices, issuing 42 cease-and-desist orders to online retailers accused of violating local safety rules. City officials said the targeted businesses were offering electric bikes and similar devices that exceeded permitted speed, weight or technical limits for use across the five boroughs. The enforcement action is intended to reduce risks linked to unregulated vehicles, including collisions, pedestrian injuries and battery-related fires. Authorities have warned that devices sold without meeting city standards may be unsafe for riders and other road users. Retailers receiving the…

New York City’s new free child care program for two-year-olds is facing questions about funding, provider stability and its ability to meet overwhelming demand as the administration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani prepares to expand the initiative. More than 5,700 families applied for just over 2,000 places in the inaugural 2-K class, meaning nearly three applications were submitted for every available seat. City officials said the program could save each participating family an average of approximately $26,000 annually in child care expenses. The initial rollout depends heavily on community-based and home-based child care providers. However, many of these providers have historically…

New York State’s Medical Aid in Dying law has officially taken effect, allowing eligible terminally ill adults to request prescription medication that they may self-administer to end their lives. Effective August 5, 2026, the law applies to New York residents diagnosed with a terminal illness or condition expected to result in death within six months. The diagnosis and prognosis must be confirmed by both an attending physician and a consulting physician. The patient must personally make both an oral and a written request without coercion. The oral request must be recorded by audio or video, while the written request must…

New York police have issued a warning about a sophisticated gold bullion scam that has reportedly cost hundreds of victims more than $100 million. The scheme typically begins with a fake computer alert or message claiming that the victim’s device has been infected with a virus or that their financial accounts are at risk. Scammers then contact the victim while posing as government officials, Treasury representatives or police officers. Victims are pressured into withdrawing large sums of money and converting the funds into gold bars. The scammers then arrange for the bullion to be collected, claiming that the transfer is…

A six-month-old child died after being found unconscious inside a home in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, authorities said. Police responded to the residence near Flatlands Avenue and East 99th Street, where officers discovered the baby unresponsive. Emergency medical personnel transported the child to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police are continuing to gather evidence and interview individuals connected to the incident as they work to determine what happened inside the home.

Authorities have arrested a 24-year-old man accused of setting the fire that destroyed the historic South Bushwick Reformed Church in Brooklyn. The suspect, identified as John Jones, allegedly started the blaze that caused extensive damage to the 175-year-old church, a longstanding religious and architectural landmark in the South Bushwick community. Emergency crews responded to the fire, but the building suffered severe destruction. Authorities have not yet released full details about the suspected motive or the evidence linking Jones to the incident. Jones is expected to appear before a federal court in Brooklyn to face charges connected to the fire. The…

A 25-year-old store employee was injured during an attempted armed robbery in Manhattan’s Lower East Side early Thursday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. inside a store on Rivington Street. Police said the suspect attempted to rob the business while armed and a confrontation followed. The employee suffered a minor injury to the leg and was taken for medical treatment. His condition was not considered life-threatening. The suspect fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. Police have not announced any arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing.