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Thirty-two-year-old Samuel Seligson allegedly responsible for vandalizing several buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn in June in a series of antisemitic hate crimes turned himself into police on Tuesday, authorities said.

Brooklyn

Indy journalist surrenders in antisemitic vandalism spree targeting Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish board members

Posted on August 6, 2024

Upper West Side robbery and shooting suspect

Manhattan

Man involved in Upper West Side robbery and attempted shooting of officers gets sent to prison

Posted on August 5, 2024

Sgt Carl Johnson of the 5th precinct was wheeled out of Bellevue hospital at around 4:30 p.m. after undergoing surgery for a bullet wound to his thigh just days prior.

The Villager

‘I feel good’: NYPD Sergeant shot in Lower Manhattan by alleged gang member released from hospital

Posted on August 3, 2024

Police investigate scene in Lower Manhattan where two officers were shot

Manhattan

Two cops shot in Lower Manhattan, suspect in custody

Posted on August 1, 2024

Families mourn victims of July 4 drunk driving crash

The Villager

Families of two July 4 drunk driving crash victims raising funds online to help pay for medical and funeral expenses

Posted on July 16, 2024

Care to take a seat on Gillie and Marc's couch? Their latest sculpture ‘Wild Couch Party’ is in NYC.

Manhattan

Artists Gillie and Marc offer New Yorkers a seat on their couch, with hopes to ignite a global community

Posted on July 11, 2024

Suspect in July 4 carnage on Lower East Side handcuffed during perp walk

The Villager

July 4 carnage: Lower East Side alleged drunk driving suspect hears families’ rage after being charged with deadly barbecue crash

Posted on July 5, 2024

A truck plowed through a 4th of July barbecue in Lower Manhattan critically injuring four people.

Manhattan

Truck driver in Manhattan plows into barbecue crowd at park, leaves four critically wounded

Posted on July 4, 2024

Fake cop in Lower Manhattan with bogus shield worn

The Villager

Fake cop in Lower Manhattan wanted for pepper-spray attack on commuter at subway station

Posted on June 27, 2024

Pro-Palestine protester who made Zionist threat shields himself after turning self in.

Manhattan

Ticket to hide: Pro-Palestine protester who allegedly threatened ‘Zionist’ train riders ducks press after turning self in

Posted on June 26, 2024

Protester dressed as orca arrested in Lower Manhattan

The Villager

Whale of a protest: 33 climate activists dressed as orcas cuffed at Lower Manhattan demonstration

Posted on June 11, 2024

Construction company boss Lawrence Wecker

Manhattan

Elderly construction company boss with mob ties sent to prison for fraud in Manhattan

Posted on June 6, 2024

Photo of Lower Manhattan subway sicko

The Villager

Lower Manhattan subway sicko groped woman on D train: cops

Posted on June 3, 2024

Dine Around Downtown

Eat & Drink

Taste Lower Manhattan at annual Dine Around Downtown festival

Posted on May 23, 2024

street view of South Street Seaport during the day

Business

Tower development plans near South Street Seaport district get green light from state Court of Appeals

Posted on May 22, 2024

Doctor injured at City College protest bangs drum

Israel

“It hurt like hell”: Doctor protesting at City College says cops injured him while being arrested

Posted on May 1, 2024

Columbia University demonstrator arrested

Manhattan

Columbia University aftermath: Mayor Adams, NYPD continue to point finger of blame at ‘outside agitators’ after massive raid

Posted on May 1, 2024

Alleged serial sucker-puncher escorted in handcuffs by NYPD detectives in Manhattan

Manhattan

Alleged serial sucker-puncher in Manhattan attacked seven woman in random assaults: cops

Posted on April 23, 2024

NYPDNYU

Manhattan

Columbia University and NYU protests: Over 130 arrested as NYPD clears out Gould Plaza occupation

Posted on April 23, 2024

Police at crime scene in Lower Manhattan

Manhattan

Man found dead in Lower Manhattan hotel basement: cops

Posted on April 22, 2024

Manhattan

Parents of Kawaski Trawick heard that son’s killers would not be punished through media coverage

Posted on April 16, 2024

Suspect inset in front of Lower Manhattan street

Perp wanted for random spray attack in Lower Manhattan: cops

Posted on April 3, 2024

Manhattan

Suspect at large in connection with Lower Manhattan subway robbery last week

Posted on March 28, 2024

Suspect who slashed woman in Lower Manhattan

NYC Transit

Man slashed ex-girlfriend inside Lower Manhattan subway station: cops

Posted on March 24, 2024

NYPD photo of a man dressed in black wanted for Manhattan assault

Downtown Express

Perp wanted for pummeling man with a blitz of punches in Lower Manhattan assault, cops say

Posted on March 20, 2024

31st anniversary

Manhattan

1993 World Trade Center bombing victims remembered at 9/11 memorial on 31st anniversary of foreboding attack

Posted on February 26, 2024

NY: Vibrant Emotional Health celebrates new headquarters

Manhattan

Vibrant Emotional Health unveils National Headquarters in Lower Manhattan

Posted on February 13, 2024

The building where a proposed homeless shelter could come to Lower Manhattan.

Manhattan

Community Board 1 demands hearing over proposed Lower Manhattan homeless shelter

Posted on January 25, 2024

Lower Manhattan Council Member Christopher Marte and residents push for OTC card acceptance at grocery stores

Health

Lower Manhattan residents, pol push for grocery stores to accept OTC cards to save on food purchases

Posted on January 24, 2024

Firefighters help man struck by J train in Lower Manhattan

NYC Transit

J train strikes and injures man on platform of Lower Manhattan subway station: MTA

Posted on January 14, 2024

Manhattan robbery pattern with suspects hitting newsstand

Manhattan

Busy Manhattan robbery crew hits 9 newsstands and food trucks in first two weeks of 2024: NYPD

Posted on January 14, 2024

Donald Trump at civil fraud trial

Politics

Trump civil fraud trial: Judge gets bomb threat at Long Island home as ex-president rants about false ‘election interference’

Posted on January 11, 2024

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn

Vendors on Manhattan side of Brooklyn Bridge angry, perplexed as city gets set to remove them from hot spot

Posted on January 2, 2024

The suspects who allegedly assaulted an employee of Duane Reade.

Downtown Express

Candy thieves assault store employee at Manhattan Duane Reade: cops

Posted on January 2, 2024

Homeless man identified as alleged serial groper in Manhattan

The Villager

Homeless man in Manhattan identified as serial groper who molested three women: cops

Posted on December 20, 2023

Protesters demand City Council ban solitary confinement

Politics

Advocates rally in Lower Manhattan ahead of City Council vote to ban solitary confinement

Posted on December 19, 2023

Suspect in Financial District hate crime

Manhattan

Financial District hate crime sees bigot punch man, shout antisemitic slur: NYPD

Posted on December 9, 2023

E-bike passing Manhattan

Manhattan

License to ride: NYC pols, pedestrians push for registration and license plates for e-bikes, scooters

Posted on December 7, 2023

Jonathan Majors appeared stoic as he entered a courtroom in 100 Centre Street on Dec. 6 to face testimony from ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari for the second straight day.

Manhattan

Marvel star Jonathan Majors faced second round of testimony from ex-girlfriend during assault trial

Posted on December 6, 2023

Queens City Council Member Robert Holden speaks about horse carriage ban bill

The Villager

‘These poor animals’: Queens pol rails against City Council for failing to pass horse carriage ban

Posted on December 6, 2023

Politics

Housing advocates rally in Lower Manhattan to defend city’s right-to-shelter law

Posted on December 6, 2023

A legion of sorrowful New Yorkers gathered outside of Congressmember Dan Goldman’s Lower Manhattan office on Tuesday morning to demand the United States stop sending money to Israel and to call for a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East.

The Villager

With Israel-Gaza ceasefire still holding, Lower Manhattan demonstrators urge Goldman to seek permanent Mideast peace

Posted on November 28, 2023

Police officer at scene of Manhattan stabbing

The Villager

Manhattan park stabbing: Newly arrived migrant teen allegedly murdered homeless man

Posted on November 21, 2023

Holidays

Police Commissioner Caban distributes Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need in Lower Manhattan

Posted on November 21, 2023

Homeless man sleeps at Manhattan park where stabbing occurred

Manhattan park stabbing: Homeless teen cuffed for murdering unhoused man

Posted on November 19, 2023

Police officer at scene of Manhattan stabbing

The Villager

Stabbing during brawl at Manhattan park leaves man dead, another injured: cops

Posted on November 17, 2023

Pro-Palestine march across Manhattan Bridge

Brooklyn

War in Israel | Election Day pro-Palestine protest sees thousands march between City Hall and Brooklyn

Posted on November 8, 2023

Israel

Pressing on: Journalists hold candlelight vigil in Lower Manhattan for slain reporters

Posted on November 7, 2023

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