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Woman killed and left with knife in chest in New York City

Bjana James discovered inside New York City Housing Authority complex in the Bronx

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2022

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SC Sen. Tim Scott says Supreme Court vote on Judge Jackson won’t be based on skin color

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022

Overwhelmed prosecutors quitting ‘in tears’ amid staffing crisis, NYC district attorneys say

Underpaid prosecutors overwhelmed by a mammoth backlog of cases are quitting in droves when their work is needed more than ever, the city’s district attorneys told the City Council on Friday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022

Nisaa Walcott: Murdered mother’s cousin arrested after video allegedly showed him dumping body in plastic box

Nisaa Walcott’s body was found dumped along a highway in the Bronx

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

NY man who allegedly dumped cousin’s body in plastic bin duped victim’s son by texting from dead mom’s phone, prosecutors say

NEW YORK — When Nisaa Walcott’s teenage son returned from school to their East Harlem apartment last week, his mom wasn’t home — but his mom’s cousin was there to greet him, cleaning the floor with bleach.

Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2022

Homeless people on subway trains see little change as mayor’s crackdown takes effect

NEW YORK — Homeless subway rider Diego Sergio de los Rios, sitting inside a train at the 242nd St. subway station in the Bronx, was actually looking forward to a visit from the NYPD.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2022

Mayor Adams hires ex-NYC Councilman Fernando Cabrera as faith adviser after he apologizes for anti-gay views

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams tapped ex-City Councilman Fernando Cabrera late Monday to serve as a faith adviser in his administration after the controversial Bronx politician apologized for his history of anti-gay views and remarks.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2022

Mayor Adams hires ex-NYC Councilman Fernando Cabrera as faith adviser after he apologizes for anti-gay views

NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams tapped ex-City Councilman Fernando Cabrera late Monday to serve as a faith adviser in his administration after the controversial Bronx politician apologized for his history of anti-gay views and remarks.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2022

Homeless people on subway trains see little change as NY mayor’s crackdown takes effect

NEW YORK — Homeless subway rider Diego Sergio de los Rios, sitting inside a train at the 242nd Street subway station in the Bronx, was actually looking forward to a visit from the New York Police Department.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022

NYPD blasted for bragging post about arrests of people for stealing diapers and medicine: ‘This is not public safety’

Bronx cops were pictured with haul worth $1800, closing 23 warrants; social media was horrified by kids’ items

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022