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DOT Promotes Bike Riding Manhattan Voice October 8, 2024 Follow @x NEW YORK - New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced more than 15 events happening this October to encourage the continued growth of cycling in the city and promote the mode as a fun, fast, and healthy way to get around. “Biketober is a reminder that cycling is a sustainable, healthy, and fun way to get around—and it can also be the fastest!” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. “These events help promote safe riding and build support for cycling in underserved communities. We encourage all New Yorkers to join us at these events, where you can learn about the work we are doing every day to support safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation options.” NYC DOT is celebrating Biketober with a series of events to encourage safe cycling. Bike the Block programming features a series of open-street events focused on bicycle programming, education, rides, and

Cops Release Video of Slashing Suspect The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with a slashing on a subway platform in Hell's Kitchen. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Manhattan Voice  October 2, 2024  Follow @x MANHATTAN - A woman was slashed across the stomach by a man as she waited on a subway platform in Hell’s Kitchen, cops said. The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspect in the alleged random attack.  At around 3 am on October 1, a 28-year-old woman was standing on the northbound platform of the C Train at the 50th Street Station. Cops said a man walked up to her and, without saying a word, slashed her across the torso with an “unknown cutting instrument.”  The suspect then ran out of the station.  EMS rushed the victim to Bellevue Hospital where she was treated and listed in stable condition.  The suspect is described as a male with a dark complexion, medium build and a beard. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and tan pants. He wore blac

Indictment Casts Shadow on Adams’ Pursuit of Public Matching Funds for Reelection Bid The mayor’s 2025 campaign has applied for $2.9 million in public funds under New York City’s $8-to-$1 matching system, but the program has already flagged $111,000 out of $370,000 in claims as "invalid.” By Greg B. Smith   Want more reporting from THE CITY? Sign up for Scoop , our free weekday newsletter, to have our latest news delivered right to your inbox. NEW YORK - The historic federal indictment of Mayor Eric Adams alleging he obtained more than $10 million in public matching funds for his 2021 campaign under false pretenses now casts a shadow over his 2025 campaign's requests for more matching funds from the Campaign Finance Board. Prosecutors allege that the 2021 campaign certified that all the contributions it had submitted for public matches were legitimate, even though Adams and those working under him actively participated in schemes to pass through funds fro

Canoodling Couple Slugged Firefighter in Little Italy During Feast - NYPD Says The NYPD is searching for this couple in connection with an assault on an on-duty firefighter. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Manhattan Voice September 30, 2024 Follow @x MANHATTAN - A couple is being sought by cops for allegedly attacking a firefighter in Little Italy during the San Gennaro Feast.  The NYPD released surveillance video of the suspects. The video shows a man and a woman walking arm and arm and holding plastic cups of an unknown liquid while walking through Little Italy. Cops said this couple attacked a member of the FDNY during the massive feast.  At around 11:30 pm on September 20, an on-duty firefighter was in front of a store at 197 Hester Street when the couple approached him. Cops said the suspects suddenly began arguing with the firefighter. Then the pair began punching the on duty FDNY member before running off.  Cops said the firefighter suffered minor injuries.   The

Attacked Biker on Bridge The NYPD is searching for four men on two mopeds who beat and robbed a man riding an e-bike on the Willis Avenue Bridge. -Photo by NYPD By Dan Gesslein  Manhattan Voice September 27, 2024 Follow @x MANHATTAN - Cops are looking for a group of moped riding muggers who pulled a gun and a knife on a man and then beat him for his e-bike. At around 11:30 am on September 20, a 25-year-old male was riding his e-bike across the Willis Avenue Bridge. Cops said four men on two mopeds pulled up alongside the bike rider. They pulled the mopeds in front and alongside the bike rider blocking him in. Cops said one man pulled a gun and another displayed a knife. The attackers then threw the victim to the ground. Two of the attackers began repeatedly punching the victim as he lay on the concrete. The attackers then picked up the e-bike and rode off with it and the other mopeds. Cops said the stolen e-bike is valued at $2,850. The victim suffered injuries but r