Two caste bills failed to advance in New York State. Two bills that sought to add caste as a protected category under New York’s anti-discrimination laws failed to advance this legislative session. The bills, New York Senate Bill S.6531 and Assembly Bill A.6920, were first introduced in 2025, triggering a major debate on how these […]
One person was killed and at least 36 others, including firefighters and first responders, were injured after a fire triggered two explosions at a shipyard in New York City on Friday, officials said. Authorities described the incident as a “complex, fast-developing emergency” as crews battled flames late into the night.The fire broke out around 3.30 […]
At least one person was killed and 36 others injured in a blast at a shipyard in New York City, officials said on Friday (local time). Emergency crews rushed to the site following the explosion, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.“This was a complex, fast-developing emergency situation,” AP quoted New […]
Jalen Brunson (Image Via Getty) The New York Knicks face the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in another important playoff matchup. Both teams are fighting for momentum in the series, so fans are closely watching the latest injury updates before tipoff. The biggest focus remains on Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who has been leading the team throughout […]
A New York-based Iranian national has pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to charges of alien smuggling and intentionally receiving child sexual abuse material, according to US prosecutors.The defendant was identified as Sharon Gohari. They are a naturalised US citizen who lived between Iran and Nassau County, New York.Authorities said Gohari operated a long-running […]
Three men were found carrying 89 firearms meant for smuggling to Canada from the US. The US authorities stopped a cross-border smuggling bid as New York State Police troopers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near State Route 90, on May 7. Upon inspection, a large cache of firearms, mostly stolen, was found and […]
US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his proposal to increase taxes on wealthy property owners, warning it could harm the city’s economy.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance! The United States of America should not […]
A knife-wielding man who injured three people in a series of attacks at the Grand Central subway station in New York City was shot dead by police on Saturday, authorities said, adding that there is no link to terrorism.The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Anthony Griffen, carried out multiple stabbings shortly after arriving at the busy […]
In late January 1977, New York state’s neurobiological science was challenged by meteorology with an anomalous blizzard or ground blizzard that moved snow from Lake Erie into Buffalo using sustained winds of near hurricane speeds (69 miles per hour). Normally, when it snows, clouds supply the snow that accumulates on the ground from the sky. […]
23-year-old Indian man, Tushar Sharma, was arrested in New York State for a $200,000 scam where he called individuals and told them they would be arrested if they didn’t pay. Tushar Sharma, a 23-year-old Indian, was arrested earlier this month by the New York State Police after an investigation into a $200,000 fraud led the […]
