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Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office By Mayor Eric Adams Op Ed   NEW YORK - Every day when I’m out talking to my fellow New Yorkers across the five boroughs, I hear the same things. All of us want a strong economy, safe streets and subways; more affordable housing; support for working families and a great education for our children.   When I took office as your Mayor a year ago, I pledged that we would Get Stuff Done in these areas, and I am proud to report that we have done just that. The economy is roaring back, with over 150,000 private-sector jobs added between January and October. Subway ridership is higher than it has been in two years. Tourism has recovered to 85% of pre-pandemic levels, supporting jobs across every sector, from hotels to restaurants, bars and shops.   After two years of the COVID pandemic, New York City is back. I can feel the energy everywhere I go, and I can see the difference from when I was on the campaign tra...

Police say this man who was wanted for vandalizing a Jewish sukkah, is a member of the FDNY.  By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice December 23, 2022 MANHATTAN - A member of the FDNY has been arrested and charged with vandalizing a Jewish sukkah and urinating inside the tent outside an Upper East Side synagogue during Sukkah.  Police arrested 37-year-old Marty Party, a member of the FDNY. He was charged with criminal mischief.  According to police at around 1 am on October 8, Party vandalized a sukkah outside at East 92 Street and 2 Avenue. He is accused of damaging the sukkah by kicking it over and then proceeding to urinate inside the tent.  A sukkah is a tent used as a temporary dining structure during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.  No word if the case is being investigated as a hate crime. 

By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice December 23, 2022 MANHATTAN - Cops are searching for a man who punched an elderly Upper East Side man in an unprovoked attack.  At around 6:30 am on November 28, a 72-year-old man was walking in the vicinity of 3rd Avenue and East 81st Street. Suddenly a man walked up to him and punched him in the chest for no reason. The attacker fled.  The victim refused medical attention. Police released surveillance video of the suspect. Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at  1-800-577-TIPS  (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at  https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/  or on Twitter @NYPDTips.  All calls are strictly confidential.

  Rendering NEW YORK  – Con Edison is monitoring the winter storm that is expected to hit our region tonight, and Friday and mobilizing to respond to any service problems that may occur.   More than 700 outside workers have been scheduled to address power outages that may arise in New York City and Westchester County.   The wind could bring down power lines, causing customers to lose service and creating a safety hazard. In addition, road salt will mix with melting ice and could damage underground electrical wiring and lead to outages.   The company urges members of the public to stay away from downed wires. They may be live.  For your safety, we may guard downed wires until crews make repairs. Our personnel may be in unmarked cars but will always have Con Edison identification.   Restoration Plan The priority for restoration will be critical customer facilities that have an impact on the public, such as mass transit, hospitals,...

Prosecutors introduced photos into evidence at trial of drugs found inside furniture. NEW YORK - A jury convicted a Massachusetts man of running a drug trafficking ring smuggling cocaine inside furniture to locations in the Bronx and Yonkers.  Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the conviction in Manhattan federal court of Abel Montilla for his participation in a cocaine trafficking scheme between 2018 and 2021.   “The unanimous jury verdict holds Abel Montilla accountable for his role in a widespread cocaine trafficking organization that flooded the streets with four tons of cocaine,” Williams said. “Montilla was a coordinator of the drug trafficking organization who traveled around the country to manage the delivery of the organization’s cocaine-filled furniture. He now faces the prospect of a lengthy prison sentence for his crime.” According to the allegations contained in the Superseding I...

Police are searching for this man in a hate crime assault. By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice December 21, 2022 MANHATTAN - The NYPD is investigating a possible hate crime attack on Canal Street. Police released surveillance video of the suspect who could be homeless.  At around 7:45 pm on December 12, a 24-year-old man was walking down Canal Street and Broadway when a man in a baseball cap ran up to him. He punched the man in the face and shouted anti-gay statements, cops said.  The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction.  The victim refused medical attention at the scene.  The NYPD’s Hate Crime task force is investigating the assault as a possible hate crime.  The video released by police shows a disheveled man walking with what looks like a blanket and bedding. Police would not comment on whether the suspect was homeless or not.  Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime St...

Anti-Semitic Rants in Unprovoked Attack Police are searching for this man with a bicycle and trailer with a sign that reads "hungry disabled." The suspect is wanted in connection with a hate crime assault. By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice December 20, 2022 MANHATTAN - Police released new photos of the man sought for attacking a man near Central Park while making Anti-Semetic remarks. At around 7:30 pm on December 14, a 63-year-old man was walking to the Central Park entrance at Terrace Drive and East Drive. Suddenly the man was struck from behind and he fell to the ground. The elderly man chipped his tooth and suffered a broken hand.  As the victim tried to get up, his attacker began shouting Anti-Semitic remarks before he hopped on his bike with his attached trailer. The victim told police that a sign on the back of the bike trailer read “Hungry Disabled.”  The victim went to a nearby hospital by private means. He was listed in stable condition. Poli...

Photo by New York Yankees BRONX - Yankee Stadium’s Great Hall once again transformed into the North Pole when the New York Yankees hosted the 13th annual Winter Wonderland December 16 at 3:30 p.m. with Yankees Manager Aaron Boone greeting children and helping them select their holiday gift. Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, Yankees General Partner, hands out toys to children at Yankee Stadium. - Photo by New York Yankees The event treated several thousand local young people to a holiday extravaganza complete with holiday decorations, festive music, food and drink, Santa Claus handing out gifts, and caroling by the Renaissance Youth Center Choir. Each child in attendance had the opportunity to choose a holiday gift. Aaron Boone, Yankees Manager- Photo by New York Yankees For the fifth consecutive year, the Yankees have partnered with Walmart for Winter Wonderland. A global retailer recognized for its community excellence, Walmart has provided a toy for every child, ensurin...

Police are looking for this turnstile jumper in connection with the robbery of a Chelsea smoke shop. By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice December 19, 2022 MANHATTAN - Police are searching for a pair of robbers who ripped off thousands of dollars worth weed-related products from a Chelsea smoke shop.  At around 7 pm on December 1, two men walked into a smoke shop at 304 8th Avenue in Chelsea. One of the hoodie wearing men pulled out a gun and demanded items.  Cops say they stole $3,500 worth of products from the store.  Police released surveillance video of the suspects. One of the suspects is seen wearing a black bubble jacket with a black hoodie underneath. He wore a black mask and sunglasses which hid his face. However, his partner was not so careful about hiding his identity.  In the video inside and outside the store, the accomplice had his face covered by a dark mask. He was seen wearing a bright red hoodie with a tan vest and red pants. However, this sus...