Sean “Diddy” Combs is making a last-minute plea for leniency before his sentencing Toiday in a New York City courtroom. In a letter addressed to the judge who oversaw his case, Combs says he’s a changed man. He writes “I lost my way. The old me died in jail and a new version of me […]
Saweetie Announces As ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” Music Curator For 2025-2026 Season Saweetie is being announced as ESPN’s first ever female music curator for “Monday Night Football.” Throughout the 2025-26 NFL season, the rapper will hand-pick tracks for promotional spots, live telecasts, “Monday Night Countdown” and select “MNF” games. To kick things off, ESPN will […]
On Friday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio voiced support in closing Rikers Island, a jail marred with a lengthy, contentious history.
Barry Brown filed a lawsuit against the NYPD for an alleged racially biased psychological screening.
New York City's mayor ignores prison reform activists and plans renovation of controversial prison complex.
Glenn Martin, a former Rikers inmate and advocate for criminal justice reform, has continually made the effort to have Rikers Island closed.
Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama attended an evening performance of “The Price” while visiting New York City on Friday.
Former president Barack Obama stepped out of a Starbucks during his surprise visit to New York City Friday, to the happiness of a cheering crowd.
Steven Sampson, a 41-year-old NYC EMT worker, faces criminal charges after authorities reveal he fabricated a robbery on Christmas morning.
New York City will reportedly give 1 percent pay increases to police officers who have to wear the cameras.
West emerged to make his first public appearance since his highly publicized hospitalization in late November.
New Yorker Moise Morancy was just being a Good Samaritan; thankfully the police let him go.
