James Partridge 
Four thousand security guards in the city’s privately managed homeless shelters are getting raises, courtesy of Mayor de Bill Blasio and the City Council. The just-approved $98.7 billion city budget steers an additional $40.5 million to contracted shelter providers to give security workers a pay hike to “prevailing wage” — a top priority of the … Read more
Throngs of jubilant spectators placed the COVID-19 crisis in the rearview mirror Sunday night as they gathered along the East River for a mesmerizing July Fourth fireworks show. The dazzling, annual display marked a return to normalcy as spectators were able to enjoy the pyrotechnics devoid of lockdowns, social distancing and mask requirements. “These are … Read more
A man was murdered in his home at Native American reservation on Long Island, police announced Sunday. Josue Bedell, 47, was found by police on Sunday morning dead with a gunshot wound at his home on Poospatuck Reservation in Mastic, authorities said. Bedell was discovered during a wellness check requested by his family who could … Read more
A man was killed and two other people injured in a shooting at a Long Island block party on Sunday, police said. The gunfire erupted amid a fight between two groups at the party on Hudson Avenue in Roosevelt at about 7:30 p.m., according to Nassau County police. A 27-year-old man was pronounced dead at … Read more
A tractor-driving Texas woman was arrested after allegedly driving the massive vehicle onto a Fourth of July parade route without permission on Saturday, a report said. Laurie Bostic, 61, is accused of causing the wild scene at Saturday’s parade in the city of Rockwall, Fox 4 reported, citing police. Without approval, Bostic allegedly took part … Read more