A New York Police Department (NYPD) officer has turned himself in following an attack on an MTA employee near a Bronx subway platform, police said. The officer, Mirjan Lolja, was off duty when he approached the woman from behind, put her in a bear hug, pushed her to the ground, and began choking her. He turned […]
Mario Cuomo, the former New York governor who served from 1983 to 1994, died on Jan. 1 after a lengthy hospital stay for heart problems, family members confirmed. The former governor, known as a Democratic hero, was 82-years-old. The politician’s son, CNN host Chris Cuomo, confirmed his death to the network. Cuomo passed from heart failure on […]
During an appearance on CBS’ Face The Nation over the weekend, New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton said it was “inappropriate” for NYPD officers to turn their backs on the mayor. The officers, who were attending the funeral of an NYPD officer who was killed last week in a brazen and tragic attack in Brooklyn, were […]
One of the slain NYPD officers, who was killed with his partner in a Brooklyn shooting this past week, was finally laid to rest yesterday. Officer Rafael Ramos‘ wake was held in Queens, NY, with thousands in attendance, including many NYPD officers – even some from around the country. According to Yahoo! News, the wake for […]
Don’t be alarmed, but something major is happening, guys. Rihanna and Kanye West are joining forces for a new project. At this point, we aren’t really sure what that project is exactly, so all we can do is present you with what we know so far. On Sunday night, Mr. West touched down in New York City – “first family […]
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called for a pause in the protests against police brutality — demonstrations sparked by the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown at the hands of law enforcement — until the two NYPD officers killed by a lone gunman Saturday are laid to rest. De Blasio, who has faced […]
So, Taylor Swift pretty much has us all beat in the friend department. Just days after helping celebrate her 25th birthday, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake were spotted leaving Taylor’s New York City apartment. Though it’s unclear what exactly they were doing this time around, we can only hope it involved talks of a dope music collaboration coming […]
Yesterday, nearly 50,000 people gathered in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park to participate in #MillionsMarchNYC, an act of resistance against police brutality. The protests were originally organized by 23-year-old Synead Nichols and 19-year-old Umaara Iynaas Elliott, but as word spread, thousands of people, all different ages and ethnicities, were seen marching. The protests’ purposes were to bring awareness […]
Protests haven’t slowed down in New York since it was announced the city will not indict officer Daniel Pantaleo for the death of Eric Garner. Instead, special task force and proud advocates, Justice League NYC, has come up with a list of demands for the NYPD to abide by. The group, founded by Carmen Perez, has […]
It’s not everyday we get to see royalty meeting hip-hop royalty, and last night was a serious moment in pop culture history. Brooklyn’s Barclays Center was packed with celebrities yesterday evening, as the Nets played the Cavaliers, and Jay Z, Beyonce, Prince William, and Kate Middleton were all in the building. Being that it was The […]
While protests continue throughout the streets of New York City, there are basic necessities the demonstrators need to fortify themselves and keep their voices loud against the threat of injustice. Well, John Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen have been watching all of the marches, chants, and die-in’s closely, and they decided to help feed those out there […]
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian know how to keep things spontaneous and fun. The Yeezus rapper was recently spotted taking Kim K. out in NYC, as the two finally reunited following her trip to Miami for Art Basel this past week. The two kept things chic in the cold, rainy weather, matching in all black everything for their quaint […]
