On April 6th, New York police shot a mentally ill man, Luan Chen, after he attacked and injured his four nieces with a meat cleaver. Responding to a distress call, officers found the children wounded. Chen faced multiple charges, while all parties received medical treatment at a local hospital. Investigators are exploring the attack’s motive. Continue reading Brooklyn Man Shot After Stabbing Nieces With a Knife
The 75th National Book Awards will be held on November 20 in NYC, honoring the best in five categories with $10,000 and bronze statues for winners. Continue reading Finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards Announced
Flaco, the popular Eurasian Eagle Owl in New York City, tragically passed away after colliding with a building. His death sparked controversy, as it was revealed that he carried lethal amounts of rat poison and pigeon herpes virus, shedding light on urban wildlife health issues. Continue reading Beloved Eurasian Eagle Owl Escapes Zoo and Dies
Ruth Gottesmen’s $1 billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine brings free tuition, transforming opportunities for underprivileged students and graduates. This historic act, rooted in Gottesmen’s ties to the college and the Bronx community, aims to nurture diverse, socially conscious medical professionals and advance healthcare. Continue reading $1 Billion Donation Makes Tuition at a Bronx Medical College Free Until… Forever!
(Image via dignitymemorial.com) Staff Writer: Sakara De Gil-Balija Email: sdegilbalija@umassd.edu On Saturday, February 4th, 2023, a woman whose name has not been released to the public yet, was wrongfully pronounced dead at Water’s Edge Rehab and Nursing Center. The 82-year-old woman was the second case in a week to have been wrongfully declared dead. The Long Island nursing home was extremely confused to learn that, … Continue reading New York Woman Wakes Up in Funeral Home After Being Wrongfully Pronounced Dead
