Blackouts Continue at Co-op City After Woman’s Death
Thousands of additional tenants were without power Sunday in the sprawling complex.
Month: February 2021
Woman Runs Out of Oxygen, Dies During Co-op City Blackout
A woman died during a power outage in Co-Op City Friday when her portable oxygen tank ran out as she climbed the stairs to the 19th floor, authorities said.
Bronx Teen Killed in Yonkers Crash
Abdlwahab Abushaar, 17, died of injuries suffered during a wreck Thursday on the Saw Mill River Parkway.
Two Slain in Separate Bronx Homicides
Adam Saunders and Anthony Castillo were slain in separate homicides in the Bronx Monday night.
Grim Milestone Reached as U.S. Surpasses 500,000 Confirmed COVID Deaths
Because many recently deceased Americans were not tested for the virus, the official number of coronavirus deaths is likely a substantial undercount, experts believe.
People of Color Pay More Than Double the Bank Fees of Whites: Survey
The Bankrate survey shows Latinos are paying an average of $14 per month for checking during the pandemic, while Black people are paying $12 a month.
Biden Administration Places New Limits on ICE Deportations
Officials said there will be more oversight of ICE officers, and a more rigorous approval process for officers seeking to deport.
AG Sues Amazon Over COVID Safety Failures, Employee Retaliation
The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan, argues that Amazon’s actions violated New York labor, whistleblower protection, and anti-retaliation laws.
Three Men Shot, One Killed, in Mount Eden
An open-air gun battle left two men wounded and another dead from his injuries in the Bronx Tuesday night, authorities said.
MTA to Lengthen Overnight Subway Hours Starting Next Week
The MTA will lengthen overnight service hours on the subway starting next Monday, the agency announced this week.