Sonia Rincon

An Angry Community Rallies In Response To String Of Anti-Gay Attacks

A community is rallying against hate, and police are increasing patrols in some neighborhoods – in the wake of five anti-gay attacks in the past two weeks.

2013/05/20

People walk by a newsstand on 42nd Street January 12, 2007. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Price Cap For New York City Newsstands Could Rise

Newsstand operators and supporters say the City Council proposal to lift the more than decade-old limit from $5 to $10 would help the venerable businesses keep up with the times.

2013/05/13

Over 50 homes destroyed in a fire during Hurricane Sandy are viewed in the Breezy Point neighborhood of Queens. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

$1.8 Billion In Federal Aid Coming To New York City Sandy Victims

Federal Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced Friday that HUD had signed off on the city’s plans for spending its first chunk of Sandy aid money.

2013/05/10

Vincens Vuktilaj escaped from police custody on May 6, 2013. (credit: NYPD)

Police Apprehend Escaped Prisoner In Harlem

Vincens Vuktilaj was being walked down the stairs from his apartment when he pushed an officer down and ran off, police said.

2013/05/06

Questions Remain As St. John’s University President Father Donald Harrington Announces Retirement

In a statement announcing his retirement Harrington touted the University’s achievements over the past 24 years, but only alluded to the difficulty of the past year.

2013/05/03

Raynell Howington, 49, was found stabbed to death in the building's computer room. (Credit 1010 WINS reporter Sonia Rincon)

Cops Searching For Suspect In Slaying Of Woman In Brooklyn Supportive Housing Unit

Raynell Howington, 49, was found dead on Friday afternoon, by first responders who were responding to a 911 call about a woman being assaulted.

2013/05/03

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If Preliminary Vote Is Any Indication, Rent Hikes Coming To NYC Apartments

A preliminary decision was issued Tuesday for raising the rents on rent-stabilized apartments in New York City.

2013/04/30

Parents Irate Over NYC DOE Plan To Give Student Data To Nonprofit Organization

Furious parents gathered on Monday night to blast the New York City Department of Education’s plans to allow a nonprofit organization to collect student data, including personal and health information.

2013/04/29

Jason Collins (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

White House, Former President Bill Clinton Commend Jason Collins

Clinton said that Collins’ announcement on Monday is an “important moment” for professional sports and the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

2013/04/29

Here the Toyota Camry (that caused the accident) can be seen in the shop along with the driver of that vehicle. (photo courtesy: Peter Gerber)

1 Dead After Car Crashes Into Queens Auto Body Shop

An out-of-control vehicle crashed into the shop at 126th Street and 35th Avenue in Willets Point, injuring several workers and killing at least one person.

2013/04/23

2 Men Arrested In Thwarted Canadian Train Terror Plot

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Monday that Chiheb Esseghaier and Raed Jaser were conspiring to carry out an Al Qaeda-supported attack, but posed no imminent threat.

2013/04/22

St. Sen. Greg Ball (credit: Ball for NY)

NY State Senator Defends Calling For ‘Torture’ Of Boston Bombing Suspect

Republican Sen. Greg Ball of the Hudson Valley had taken heat for his Twitter posting Friday. He asked who wouldn’t want to use
torture against the second suspect in the bombing.

2013/04/22

Nails and ball bearings are common components of pressure cooker bombs, experts say. (Photo: CBS 2)

Expert: Household Items Prevalent In Many Pressure Cooker Bombs

The foiled Times Square bombing attempt in 2010, the terror plot at Fort Hood and Monday’s attack in Boston, in each the terrorist used a pressure cooker to conceal the bomb.

2013/04/16

Yankees stand united with Boston (NY Yankees Facebook)

Yankees Play ‘Sweet Caroline,’ Hold Moment Of Silence In Honor Of Boston

In the wake of the unspeakable Boston Marathon bombings, the Yankees paid tribute to the city of Boston when they hosted the Diamondbacks in the Bronx Tuesday night.

2013/04/16

Jewish Religious Objects Found Burned On Holocaust Remembrance Day

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio said Monday that he believes the burning of mezuzot in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Holocaust Remembrance Day was a hate crime.

2013/04/08

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