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Janusz Gorzynski, an UES psychiatrist who was born in Warsaw, Poland, was killed only a block from his home in NYC. He was struck by a van that was turning left onto Park Ave. A memorial service is scheduled to be held Dec. 12 at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home at 1076 Madison Ave. from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Janusz Gorzynski, an UES psychiatrist who was born in Warsaw, Poland, was killed only a block from his home in NYC. He was struck by a van that was turning left onto Park Ave. A memorial service is scheduled to be held Dec. 12 at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home at 1076 Madison Ave. from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. ( Photo: dignitymemorial.com )

Man Killed by Van on UES Was Beloved UES Psychiatrist Who Spent Years at Sloan Kettering

An 85-year-old man killed by a van while crossing the street less than a block from his home on Dec. 1 was identified by...

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10 Dec 2025 | 04:15
A four-alarm blaze essentially melted the roof off of 201 W. 107th St. on Dec. 9, although no serious injuries were reported.
A four-alarm blaze essentially melted the roof off of 201 W. 107th St. on Dec. 9, although no serious injuries were reported. ( Photo: FDNY )

Fire Destroys Roof, Top Floor of Building on W. 107th St.

A fire wrecked an Upper West Side apartment building on the chilly morning of Tuesday, Dec. 9, with shooting flames essentially...

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09 Dec 2025 | 09:03
Cardinal Timothy Dolan blessed the new rental space of the Archdiocese HQ after it moved following sale of its 1st Ave. HQ earlier this year. The archdiocese said proceeds from the sale will be deposited in a fund to pay victims-survivors of past sex abuse.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan blessed the new rental space of the Archdiocese HQ after it moved following sale of its 1st Ave. HQ earlier this year. The archdiocese said proceeds from the sale will be deposited in a fund to pay victims-survivors of past sex abuse. ( Photo: Goodnewsroom/NY Archdiocese)

Catholic Archdiocese Raising $300 Million Fund to Pay for Past Sex Abuse Cases

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York said it establishing a $300 million fund to pay for survivors of sexual abuse...

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10 Dec 2025 | 05:02
City Council Member Erik Bottcher (center) poses with a sapling, the 1,000th he’s planted locally during his time representing Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen. He was joined by local laborers, allies, and Parks Department reps.
City Council Member Erik Bottcher (center) poses with a sapling, the 1,000th he’s planted locally during his time representing Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen. He was joined by local laborers, allies, and Parks Department reps. ( Photo: Jack Ahern )

CM Bottcher: I’ve Now Planted 1,000 Trees in My District

City Council Member Erik Bottcher has officially planted 1,000 trees throughout his Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen district as...

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08 Dec 2025 | 04:07
Convicted “Hazmat Killer” Kimond Cyrus.
Convicted “Hazmat Killer” Kimond Cyrus. ( Photo: NYPD)

‘Hazmat Killer’ Sentenced to Prison for East Side Deli Clerk Murder

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. recently announced the sentencing of Kimond Cyrus, 42, to 24-years-to-life...

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08 Dec 2025 | 10:45
Left: Unidentified subway fire victim, later reported to be Bronx man James George III. Right: Suspect Hiram Carrero.
Left: Unidentified subway fire victim, later reported to be Bronx man James George III. Right: Suspect Hiram Carrero. ( Photo: Southern District of New York)

Teen Charged for Setting Homeless Man on Fire in Subway Horror Attack

The distinctively mustached maniac who allegedly set a homeless man on fire aboard a Times Square subway train on Monday,...

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08 Dec 2025 | 01:37
A victim on the ground after Times Square melee of May 20, 2021.
A victim on the ground after Times Square melee of May 20, 2021. ( Photo: Rob Bertand X)

Man Guilty in Jewish Hate Crime in Times Sq. Sentenced

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., recently announced the sentencing of Salem Seleiman, 30, to two years in...

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08 Dec 2025 | 05:04
Amelia Lewis, the victim of an attack on Dec. 1, posted an emotional video on Tik Tok within hours of her assault, saying she wanted to warn others of the danger posed by her attacker. Police subsequently arrested a homeless man with at least 16 prior arrests including burglary and sexual assault.
Amelia Lewis, the victim of an attack on Dec. 1, posted an emotional video on Tik Tok within hours of her assault, saying she wanted to warn others of the danger posed by her attacker. Police subsequently arrested a homeless man with at least 16 prior arrests including burglary and sexual assault. ( Photo: TikTok)

Police Nab Suspect for Attacking NYU Student, Four Burglaries

Within hours of an assault, a 20-year-old NYU student had posted an emotional video about the attack on TikTok which helped...

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07 Dec 2025 | 08:36
A taxi sits atop a metal grate in Times Square.
A taxi sits atop a metal grate in Times Square. ( Photo: Citizen)

Taxi Caught Atop Power Utility Hole in Times Square

Initially, some people in the Times Square on Dec. 4 thought they had witnessed or heard a massive explosion at the Crossroads...

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08 Dec 2025 | 03:13

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School Teacher Arrested for Assault

Police reported that at 3:20 p.m. on Nov. 24, a 77-year-old woman confronted a 32-year-old...

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07 Dec 2025 | 06:03
Santa Claus and baby at Brookfield Palace.
Santa Claus and baby at Brookfield Palace. ( Photo: Brian Berger)

Santa Claus Returns to Lower Manhattan, Christmas Joy in Tow

Rejoice, Lower Manhattanites and Bruce Springsteen Christmas song fans alike. Santa Claus isn’t just coming to town, the...

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08 Dec 2025 | 11:35
Police recovered a single 9 mm shell casing after a shot was fired that sent people running on the mezzanine level of the Port Authority subway stop at 8th Ave. and 42nd St. on the evening of Dec. 1. But the DAs office released the prime suspect when they said video evidence did not support charges.
Police recovered a single 9 mm shell casing after a shot was fired that sent people running on the mezzanine level of the Port Authority subway stop at 8th Ave. and 42nd St. on the evening of Dec. 1. But the DAs office released the prime suspect when they said video evidence did not support charges. ( Photo: Citizen)

Suspect Detained in Port Authority Subway Shooting Suddenly Freed with No Bail

Police initially detained two 18-year-old suspects after a shot rang rang out in the crowded Port Authority subway station...

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08 Dec 2025 | 02:20
Surveys say women change sheets and pillowcases with greater frequency than men. A single male could wait up to 45 days before tossing the sheets into the laundry.
Surveys say women change sheets and pillowcases with greater frequency than men. A single male could wait up to 45 days before tossing the sheets into the laundry. ( Photo: C. Garrett Kennedy/Wikimedia Commons)

How Often You Change Bedding Depends on Age, Gender, and Sex Life

Everyone loves climbing into their own bed on the same day that they tuck in fresh sheets and pillowcases. How often one...

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07 Dec 2025 | 12:56
Bryant Park lit up its tree on Dec. 2, adding to holiday attractions that include a European-style outdoor market, a free ice skating rink, and a lounge for food and drinks.
Bryant Park lit up its tree on Dec. 2, adding to holiday attractions that include a European-style outdoor market, a free ice skating rink, and a lounge for food and drinks. ( Photo: Max White)

Bryant Park Celebrates: A Tree, Olympic Skaters, Carolers, and . . . Private Igloos!

Carolers, singers, ice skaters, and attendees celebrated the lighting of Bryant Park’s tree on Dec. 2 with songs, dances,...

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07 Dec 2025 | 11:25
Rebecca Seawright pictured spearheading the Dec. 2 hearing, where she highlighted the staggering $257 million lost to elder financial scams in NY last year.
Rebecca Seawright pictured spearheading the Dec. 2 hearing, where she highlighted the staggering $257 million lost to elder financial scams in NY last year. ( Photo: Rebecca Seawright )

Seawright Hosts Hearing on Growing Problem of Elder Scams

Upper East Side State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright spearheaded a government hearing on elder financial exploitation...

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