Honoré Mercier Elementary School students mark 9/11 anniversary with ceremony
Several Grade 5 and 6 students who attended the ceremony only learned about the horrors of 9/11 a few days before the event. Continue reading
New York City
American driver with 9 passengers charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 7: Peterborough County OPP
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
OPP allege the vehicle was travelling more than 62 km/h over the posted speed limit. Continue reading
New York dad throws adorable weekly spa day for his baby daughter
A firefighter dad melted hearts worldwide after sharing his weekly spa routine with his baby girl. Continue reading
Tiny NYC condo split into 9 ‘micro units’ with illegal second floor, city says
Authorities say the condo was split up horizontally into two floors, with ceilings as low as 4.5 feet. Continue reading
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer files motion to move trial out of NYC
In a long-shot motion filed with the New York State appellate court on Friday, attorney Arthur Aidala suggested the trial be moved to upstate Albany County or Suffolk County on Long Island. Continue reading
Panic in Times Square after motorcycle mistaken for active shooter
Reports on social media suggest that people rushed into buildings and stores after an explosion-like sound. Continue reading
Cop in Eric Garner chokehold death should be fired: NYPD judge
Videos taken by bystanders showed Garner crying out “I can’t breathe” at least 11 times before he fell unconscious. Continue reading
New York officials tour Quebec Indigenous communities ahead of possible hydro deal
Officials from New York City have been visiting Quebec’s north to learn more about the impact a possible hydro power deal between the city and the provincial utility would have on Indigenous communities Continue reading
2019 NYC Triathlon cancelled due to extreme heat
Organizers said they were “unable to provide either a safe event experience or an alternate race weekend.” Continue reading
U.S. won’t prosecute death of Eric Garner, who said ‘I can’t breathe’ while in police chokehold
The decision to end a yearslong civil rights investigation was made by Attorney General William Barr and was announced the day before the five-year anniversary of the deadly encounter Continue reading