New York’s judges overwhelmingly agree with Mayor Eric Adams that they should have greater control over setting bail for potentially dangerous defendants, the official in charge of court operations told lawmakers Tuesday. “Many judges — we’ve got most of our judges who sit on criminal cases — would like more discretion in making determinations about … Read more
Now he’s on a runaway train. One of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s controversial top advisors has finally quit the MTA board. Larry Schwartz officially resigned from the transit board on Dec. 31, after announcing his imminent departure in October, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said Tuesday. “Larry Schwartz has resigned from the MTA Board, and the … Read more
ALBANY — New York’s statewide mask mandate will remain in place for now, after an appeals court judge granted a motion Tuesday to pause a decision made by a lower court that lifted Gov. Kathy Hochul’s edict for businesses. State Attorney General Letitia James filed the motion on the ruling made Monday by a Long … Read more
The death of a Connecticut woman who passed away during a date last month was ruled an accidental drug overdose — but her family disputed state officials’ findings, saying she never used narcotics. Lauren Smith-Fields was killed by “acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, promethazine, hydroxyzine and alcohol,” Connecticut’s chief medical examiner … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said he believes “everyone needs to see” the bodycam video of the Harlem shooting that killed two police officers. The mayor said he wants the distressing NYPD footage to be released as long as the families of those involved in the tragedy sign off on the move. A law enforcement … Read more
The second NYPD officer shot in Harlem has died, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said Tuesday. Officer Wilbert Mora, 27, had been clinging to life since being gunned down along with police partner Jason Rivera during an ambush while on a domestic-violence call Friday, officials said. “It is with great sadness I announce the passing of … Read more
A gunman walked into Jacobi Hospital and shot another guy in its emergency-room waiting area Tuesday afternoon, throwing the ER into lockdown, according to cops and sources. The victim was wounded in the arm and listed in stable condition, police sources said. The shooting occurred around 12:30 p.m. when the attacker and a woman walked … Read more
Slain cop Jason Rivera’s coffin will be laid at the foot of the altar at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for his wake Thursday — while thousands of mourners are expected at his funeral there the next day. Fifth Avenue in Manhattan will be closed to traffic at least between 42nd and 51st streets for the 22-year-old … Read more
Mask mandates in New York City public schools will remain in effect, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday, a day after a Long Island judge ruled against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s statewide mask requirement. During a morning radio appearance, Adams labeled the ruling “unfortunate” and said the Big Apple plans to maintain masking rules in public schools. “I … Read more
An explosion rocked the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Tuesday morning, leaving a worker in serious condition with burns to his face and arms, officials said. The blast happened in the FDNY Marine Unit’s mechanic area around 8:30 a.m. as a 55-year-old civilian mechanic was working on a vessel that was in dry dock, authorities said. The worker … Read more