Abu Chowdhury, a 36-year-old Queens supermarket owner who fancied himself the “King of New York,” was convicted on Thursday of orchestrating a string of bizarre revenge kidnappings within his Bangladeshi community, federal officials said. A Brooklyn Federal Court jury reached the verdict after needing just two hours of deliberation following a two-week trial. Trial Evidence … Read more
An out-of-town attorney visiting New York for work was abducted outside a Midtown Manhattan strip club, savagely beaten, and robbed by four thieves who dumped him in a New Jersey nature reserve, federal officials said Tuesday. Prosecutors stated that Dani Amanuel, Kenny Fetiere, and Kibret Meles were charged Tuesday in the abduction, while a fourth … Read more
Surveillance video obtained by the Daily News reveals the critical moments before a fatal East Village Citi Bike crash on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, that claimed the life of 15-year-old Daria Serkov and injured a 16-year-old girl. According to police and video footage, the 2021 Peterbilt truck and the two teens were both turning right … Read more
Waymo’s robotaxis will soon roam a much larger portion of California after receiving formal approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to expand operations across 18 counties. According to the company, the regulatory decision will more than triple its active service footprint in the regions surrounding Los Angeles and San Francisco. CPUC Approves 18-County … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for more prison cameras after inmate deaths at several New York State prisons. According to state officials, the push for enhanced monitoring infrastructure follows a series of fatal incidents behind bars, including an ongoing Attorney General probe launched in February to determine whether correction officers played a role in a suicide … Read more
Massachusetts remains the sole state in New England and one of only six nationwide outside three nationwide interstate licensing compacts, forcing licensed mental health professionals to terminate care when clients cross state borders, according to local officials and advocates. Rebekah Gewirtz, executive director of the National Association for Social Work in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, … Read more
A New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) official testified under oath that he denied a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) appeal regarding 9/11 toxin data based solely on the instructions of a city attorney. Russell Pecunies, a records appeal officer, admitted during a July 1 court-ordered deposition that he did not independently verify … Read more
Los Angeles County officials announced Friday that law enforcement will increase patrols and enforcement against illegal street takeovers throughout the Independence Day weekend. Participants, organizers, and individuals who promote these events on social media face penalties of up to $1,000 under recently increased fines. Recent Violent Incidents Authorities report a rise in dangerous activity associated … Read more
Randy Sikkema, a resident of Pella, Iowa, has documented every golf course in the state in a new 800-page directory. Sikkema’s guide features pictures and details for all 390 Iowa courses, a project he completed after playing in all 99 of the state’s counties. The book serves as a resource for golfers and state travelers … Read more
Los Angeles County officials officially launched the construction phase of a new emergency facility on Friday, breaking ground on Fire Station 46 in Valencia. Located at 26720 Bombero Lane, near the intersection of Bombero Lane and Westridge Parkway, the project is designed to bolster the emergency response infrastructure within the Santa Clarita Valley. Infrastructure and … Read more