Articles written by the author
Officer Shoots a Knife-Wielding Man Who Was Setting a Car on Fire, Police Say
NEW YORK — A New York police officer shot a man Sunday afternoon as he was setting a car on fire outside a police precinct in Queens, police said.'Monkey, Rat and Pig DNA': How Misinformation Is Driving the Measles Outbreak Among Ultra-Orthodox Jews
NEW YORK — “The Vaccine Safety Handbook” appears innocuous, a slick magazine for parents who want to raise healthy children. But tucked inside its 40 pages are false warnings that vaccines cause autism and contain cells from aborted human fetuses.
'Monkey, Rat and Pig DNA': How Misinformation Is Driving the Measles Outbreak Among Ultra-Orthodox Jews
NEW YORK — “The Vaccine Safety Handbook” appears innocuous, a slick magazine for parents who want to raise healthy children. But tucked inside its 40 pages are false warnings that vaccines cause autism and contain cells from aborted human fetuses.
Measles Outbreak: New York Declares Health Emergency, Requires Vaccinations in Parts of Brooklyn
NEW YORK — New York City on Tuesday declared a public health emergency following a measles outbreak in ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn.
Measles Outbreak: New York Declares Health Emergency, Requires Vaccinations in Parts of Brooklyn
NEW YORK — New York City on Tuesday declared a public health emergency following a measles outbreak in ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn.Measles Outbreak: New York Declares Health Emergency, Requires Vaccinations in Parts of Brooklyn
NEW YORK — New York City on Tuesday declared a public health emergency following a measles outbreak in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn.Measles Outbreak: New York Declares Health Emergency, Requires Vaccinations in Parts of Brooklyn
NEW YORK — New York City on Tuesday declared a public health emergency following a measles outbreak in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn.
Measles Outbreak: De Blasio Declares Emergency in Parts of Brooklyn, Requiring Vaccinations
NEW YORK — New York City on Tuesday declared a public health emergency following a measles outbreak in the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn.
Drafting Only Men for the Military Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
A military draft that applies only to men is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Houston has ruled, saying that excluding women is no longer justified because they can now serve in combat roles just as men do.Tide Detergent to Clean the Subway? Cuomo Mocked It, but Riders Just Want Solutions
NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently lashed out at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in a wide-ranging speech, criticizing the agency he effectively controls for its inefficiency and outdated technology.Where's the Snow? In New York City, Winter Doesn't Seem Like Its Usual Self
NEW YORK — Something seems amiss in the sky over New York City. And no, a transformer explosion is not turning it an eerie blue again.
Reports of Rapes and Hate Crimes Rise in 2018, but New York Remains Safest Big City
NEW YORK — New York City remained the safest big city in the country in 2018 as the murder rate continued to drop. But the number of rapes and hate crimes reported to the police rose sharply, the police said.
A Closed Bridge and 40,000 Pounds of Deli Meat: Measuring a Crowded New York
NEW YORK — Just how crowded is New York City in the run-up to the ball drop?
A Black Man Was in His Building's Lobby. A White Neighbor Accused Him of Not Living There.
NEW YORK — “What are you doing in my building?” a white man asked a young black man in the lobby of an Upper East Side apartment building. “You don’t live here.”After Amazon Contest, N.Y. Lawmakers Want to Block Negotiations Done in Secret
As cities around the country made bids to land Amazon’s second headquarters, lawmakers and residents were purposely left in the dark.Elise Stefanik, a Republican, Has Harsh Criticism for Republicans
She arrived in Washington as a rising star, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, and she quickly won leadership positions and garnered effusive praise from her party leaders.Yeshiva's preschool program is closed by New York City health officials
New York City closed a preschool program at a yeshiva in Brooklyn on Monday for violating a Health Department order that required it to provide medical and attendance records amid a measles outbreak.
Possible hazing episode causes SUNY Buffalo to suspend fraternity and sorority activities
The State University of New York at Buffalo this weekend suspended all official activities of its more than 35 social fraternities and sororities after a freshman was taken to the hospital in what the school has called a “suspected hazing incident.”
After spills, Citi Bike pulls new electric bikes off streets
NEW YORK — A month ago, Jordan Wyckoff was riding an electric Citi Bike to work in Brooklyn when he slammed on the brakes to avoid a minivan that swerved in the bike lane. But when he hit the brakes, the front wheel locked up, sending Wyckoff over the front of the handlebars and onto the pavement.
Measles outbreak: Tensions rise as New York City steps up response
NEW YORK — Vaccine skeptics were planning a lawsuit against New York City. A Hasidic woman was heckled when she boarded a public bus. Family members were avoiding weddings for fear of encountering unvaccinated relatives.
