Politics
Formerly Incarcerated Person to Lead NYC Dept of Correction
Stanley Richards, a former prisoner, appointed as new commissioner by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
NYC Mayor Faces Pressure to Act After Car Rams Jewish Center
Mayor Mamdani under scrutiny for response to anti-Semitic attack at Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters
Ex-Prisoner Stanley Richards Named NYC Correction Commissioner
Appointment signals shift towards 'justice-impacted' leadership in criminal justice reform
Weather
Pembroke Pines Walmart Sees Shopping Frenzy as Cold Snap Hits South Florida
Residents rush to stock up on winter essentials ahead of rare cold weather in the region.
NYC Faces Longest Deep Freeze in 65 Years
Bitter cold expected to last until early February
NYC Mayor: 14 People Died During Cold Snap
Hypothermia was a factor in 8 of the deaths, with the medical examiner still investigating the other 6 fatalities.
Sports
Newark's Shakur Stevenson wins super lightweight title at The Ring 6 at MSG
Stevenson defeats Teófimo López by unanimous decision to become a four-division world champion
Legendary NY High School Basketball Coach Reaches Milestone
Ron Naclerio, the longtime coach of Benjamin Cardozo High School, becomes the winningest coach in New York state history.
Knicks Defeat Lakers 112-100 as LeBron James Plays at MSG
OG Anunoby and Landry Shamet lead Knicks to sixth straight win, spoiling LeBron's 32nd game at the Garden.
Lifestyle
Farmingdale State College Hosts Annual Legislative Breakfast
Event sees record attendance with over 100 business and community leaders
New York Celebrates Black History Month with Free Events
From the Louis Armstrong House Museum to local libraries and parks, the city offers a range of free programming throughout February.
NYC Mayor Announces New Shelter Beds as Cold Snap Death Toll Rises to 14
The 50 single-room units in Upper Manhattan aim to remove barriers for homeless individuals reluctant to stay in group shelters.
Crime
Upstate NY Man Arrested for Child Sex Abuse Crimes
Police say Joshua J. Rose, 41, of Plattsburgh, NY, has been charged with multiple felonies related to child sexual abuse material.
Woman's Remains Found Stuffed in Bag in NYC Basement
Police investigating after grisly discovery in Brooklyn apartment building
Upstate NY Contractor Couple Sentenced for $1.5M Homeowner Scam
John McClure received 5-15 years in prison, while his wife Sarah Chambers was sentenced to 6 months for defrauding dozens of homeowners.
