Lower East Side
11 Years In Prison For Man Who Carjacked Cabbie, Led Police On 80 MPH Chase
A man was sentenced to 11 years in prison Monday, after being convicted of stealing a taxi and leading police on a dangerous chase two years ago.
Boy, 14, Arrested On Lower East Side After Allegedly Biting Teacher
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday for allegedly biting a teacher who did not give his phone back as quickly as he wanted.
84-Year-Old Woman Dies In Lower East Side Apartment Fire
The fire broke out around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday at an apartment on Fourth Avenue.
Three Dozen Indicted In Connection With Drug Rings At Manhattan Housing Projects
Authorities in Manhattan announced Friday the indictment of 41 alleged members of two narcotics trafficking rings, but there’s a twist.
Fire Rips Through Floor Of Lower East Side High-Rise
A fire broke out Friday evening in a high-rise on the Lower East Side, and the raging flames were captured on camera.
The 5 Best Coffee Shops On The Lower East Side
For strong coffee, free Wi-Fi and fresh pastries visit one of our favorite LES coffee shops.
Police Release Video Of ‘Persons Of Interest’ In Killing Of 16-Year-Old On Lower East Side
Investigators believe Raphael Ward was shot after refusing to hand over his trendy winter coat, according to published reports.
MTA Announces Restoration Of More Than A Dozen Bus Lines Shut Down By 2010 Transportation Cuts
The resurrection of the MTA’s B39 bus line between Williamsburg and the Lower East Side has Brooklyn residents ecstatic.
Boy, 16, Shot Dead In Baruch Houses On Lower East Side
A 16-year-old boy is dead, after being shot Friday night on the Lower East Side.
Synagogue That Called Chelsea Home For Nearly 7 Decades May Be Evicted
After nearly 68 years New York City’s 16th Street Synagogue could soon lose its home. The building’s owner wants the Shul evicted.
Sandy Food Assistance Money Coming To Some NYC ZIP Codes
The State of New York has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to free up funds for 10 complete and two partial ZIP codes in four of the five boroughs.
OSHA Investigating Lack Of Protective Gear For Some Sandy Clean-Up Workers
As the clean-up effort continues in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, some concerns have surfaced over a lack of proper tools and protective gear for workers.
NYPD Sergeant Charged With Punching Someone While Off Duty
A New York City police sergeant has been charged with assault, reportedly after she punched someone in the face while off duty on the Lower East Side.
Power Remains Out In Much Of LES High-Rise Complex, Residents Furious
While most of Manhattan had its power restored about four days after Superstorm Sandy, persistent power problems in some places continued to make life miserable more than two weeks later.
Con Edison Making Progress In Tackling Manhattan Power Outages
People were cheering in the streets on blocks where residents had spent the past four nights in an eerie, urban darkness.
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