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QUEENS, NY — A 15-year-old boy tragically lost his life in what police suspect was a subway surfing accident at the Beach 90th Street Station in Rockaway Beach. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, drawing immediate police and emergency responses to the scene. In response to the growing trend, police efforts to curb train surfing have intensified, but the persistence of these dangerous behaviors continues to pose significant safety risks. The NYPD stresses the lethal dangers of subway surfing and is continuing their investigation into Friday’s incident. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the teenager unresponsive with severe head trauma…
NEW YORK, July 28, 2024 — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from the Bronx, who was reported missing on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The missing girl, Amayalinn Baret was last seen leaving her residence at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Baret is described as approximately 5’2″ tall and 115 pounds, with brown eyes and red hair. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and black Crocs. Anyone with information on Amayalinn Baret’s whereabouts is urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477)…
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ (OP ED) — The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office celebrated National Intern Day by showcasing their summer internship class, but the event has drawn criticism for a lack of diversity among participants. The interns, comprising college and law students, have the opportunity to work closely with law enforcement and assistant prosecutors to gain insight into the criminal justice system. Despite the educational benefits touted by the Prosecutor’s Office, including visits to the Bergen County Police Academy, New Jersey State House, and the 9/11 Museum, community leaders and local residents have expressed concerns over the homogeneity of the group.…
NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers are reported that subsidized housing projects in New York City originally intended for local families in need have been repurposed to house immigrants exclusively. This policy shift has sparked significant controversy among local residents and advocacy groups. The decision to repurpose these housing units was made following an increase in immigrant arrivals, which city officials cited as a pressing need for immediate housing solutions. These projects, funded by both state and municipal resources, were initially developed to alleviate the housing crisis affecting low-income American families in the city. Critics argue that this change neglects…
PARIS, July 28, 2024 — The United States arrived in the French capital with a contingent of nearly 600 athletes for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, running from July 26 to August 11. Team USA aims to surpass their impressive performance at Tokyo 2020, where they secured a total of 113 medals, including 39 gold, 41 silver, and 33 bronze. Maintaining their tradition of excellence, the United States has consistently broken the 100-medal mark at every Olympic Games since Athens 2004. Day-by-Day Highlights and Medal Wins On the first full day of competition, Team USA showcased their strength across various…
TRENTON, NJ (OP-ED) – The Olympics have long been a celebration of global unity, athletic excellence, and cultural exchange. They provide a rare opportunity for nations to come together in the spirit of competition and camaraderie. However, the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics has left many viewers shocked and appalled, not for its grandiosity or artistic innovation, but for its blatant mockery of Christianity, featuring a Last Supper reenactment with drag queens, including one with his genitals exposed on national television. This obscene display was not just an affront to Christian sensibilities but a disturbing example of how…
JACKSON, NJ, July 28, 2024 — The Jackson Township School District is being forced to sell a beloved community elementary school in an underserved and economically disadvantaged neighborhood due to significant state aid cuts under Governor Phil Murphy. The financial strain has left the district with no other options. Governor Murphy has been vocal about the need for school districts to consolidate educational facilities. “You got three high schools, you should have two. You have five middle schools, you should have four. Those are hard discussions to have inside of a community, and I get that,” Murphy stated. The Jackson…
NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with a forcible touching incident in the 75th Precinct. According to the police, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m. The 25-year-old female victim was asleep inside a car parked in front of 627 Blake Avenue when an unidentified male opened the door and fondled her breast. The suspect subsequently took the victim’s cell phone before fleeing the scene. The victim did not sustain any injuries. Authorities have released an image of the suspect…
BRONX, NY – An early Saturday morning shooting incident outside the Hawaii Lounge and Tapas Bar in the Bronx resulted in two bystanders, a 23-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, being injured. The shooting occurred around 2:45 a.m. on E. 180th St. near Webster Ave., amidst a confrontation between two men. The altercation escalated when one of the individuals involved drew a firearm and began shooting, inadvertently striking the bystanders who were part of a nearby group. Police arrived at the scene to find the woman with a gunshot wound to her right leg; she was immediately taken to St.…
RALEIGH, NC – A fatal shooting incident in the King Charles neighborhood of east Raleigh is currently under investigation by local police. The event occurred early Saturday morning, around 1:55 a.m., near Highgate Place apartments. Authorities were alerted to the situation after reports of gunfire near Milburnie Road. Following these reports, an additional witness described a vehicle crashing into a tree. At the scene, police discovered a man inside the crashed vehicle with a gunshot wound. He was promptly transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The case is being treated as a homicide, yet no suspects…