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The NYPD is searching fot this man for allegedly pulling a gun on a security guard at Home Depot. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice April 28, 2025 NEW YORK - Cops are looking for a nasty garden gnome who pulled a gun on a store employee when he tried to rob garden equipment in the Flatiron District.  At around 5:30 pm on April 24, a man was inside the garden section on the lower level of the Home Depot on West 23rd Street.  Cops said a security guard stopped the man when he tried to leave without paying for the items he had in his hands. The man put the items back and then pulled out a handgun and threatened the guard. The gunman then ran off.  The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect. He is described as a male with a dark complexion who is 5 foot 8 and around 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jack...

Good-Time Charlies Stage Beating in Park By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice April 24, 2025 NEW YORK - Cops are looking for a trio of good time social media posters who allegedly beat a man inside a park in Kips Bay.  The NYPD released photos of 3 men who posted images of themselves having a good time on social media. One photo showed a man vaping. Another showed a suspect inside a liquor store and the third suspect appeared to be intoxicated.  Cops say this trio of Good-Time Charlies were inside a park at 480 2nd Avenue in Kips Bay on April 4. At around 5:47 pm, the trio got into a dispute with a 26-year-old man. Cops said the verbal dispute turned into an argument which then became physical.  The group began punching the victim in the face and then proceeded to strike him throughout the body. As the victim lay on the ground, the trio of attackers fled.  ...

The NYPD is searching for this woman and another in connection with the assault on an elderly couple on Museum Mile. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice April 23, 2025 NEW YORK - A couple was viciously attacked by a pair of Citi Bike riding females on Museum Mile on Holy Week, cops said.  At around 6 pm on April 17, a 75-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman and a 46-year-old woman were walking in the vicinity of East 79 Street and 5 Avenue across from Central Park on the famed Museum Mile. Cops said two women on separate Citi Bikes rode up to the couple.   Without warning, one of the bike riders punched the 75-year-old male with a closed first in his left eye. The other attacker pushed the 72-year-old woman and the 46-year-old woman to the ground.  The attackers then rode o...

The NYPD is searching for this woman in connection with an assault and purse snatching in Chelsea. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein Manhattan Voice April 22, 2025 NEW YORK - An elderly woman is recovering after being thrown to the ground during a purse snatching in Chelsea, cops said.  The NYPD released surveillance video of a female suspect wanted in the robbery and assault.  At around 1:40 am on April 18, a 70-year-old woman was walking in front of 575 Avenue of the Americas. Cops said a young woman walked up to her and grabbed her purse. Pulling on the strap, forced the victim to the sidewalk. The attacker then ran off with the purse westbound on West 16th Street.  EMS transported the victim to Bellevue Hospital where she was treated and listed in stable condition.  The attacker is described as a female with a dark complexion and long black hair. She was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket and black pants. ...

By Morris Gut  Manhattan Voice  April 21, 2025  NEW YORK - A wonderful new addition to the Bronx/Westchester dining scene, Basilico Ristorante, a handsome dining room and bar, has been opened in Pelham by hospitality veterans Nick Demaliaj and Jetmir Arifaj. Partners Nick and Jetmir had previously worked at the iconic Russian Tea Room in Manhattan. They bring years of restaurant experience to the dining room floor. The menu is a global mix of Italian, Mediterranean, and American specialties with European influences served in an inviting multi-room setting highlighted in classy white with French doors. Eclectic artworks and lighting fixtures adorn the walls and ceiling.   Basilico offers such tempting starters as delicious Veal Meatballs, Grilled Octopus, Tuna Tartare and classic Caesar Salad. Pasta selections include Spaghetti Bolognese, hearty slow cooked beef and tomatoes; Squid Ink Linguine, clams, tomatoes and garlic in a whit...