Rick Boone
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New York, NY, United States
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15-year-old accused of shooting EMT with BB-gun in South Bronx
SOUTH BRONX — An EMS worker was injured Friday when a 15-year-old allegedly shot him with a BB-gun in the Bronx. this is the third attack in the area in the past month. The teen’s aunt says h… → Read More
NJ Senate to vote on Gov. Christie’s gas tax hike proposal
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – If you buy gas in New Jersey – consider filling up today, the price could go up Friday, just as you start your holiday travel. State lawmakers are hours away from approving… → Read More
Family desperate to find dog after Queens groomer gives them wrong pooch
QUEENS – A Queens family took their $2,000 dollar dog to the groomer and got the wrong dog back. Now, they’re trying to find out who took their pet. “Hope needs to come home – we&… → Read More
New Yorkers show mixed feelings about increased police presence near Stonewall Inn
GREENWICH VILLAGE, Manhattan — New Yorkers celebrating Pride this weekend are showing mixed feelings about the increased security around the Stonewall Inn. Some say the police presence with long gu… → Read More
Pulse nightclub owner, entertainment manager to honor Orlando victims in NYC Pride week
NEW YORK — The Pulse nightclub owner and manager will be attending New York City Pride week events starting this weekend to remember the victims of the Orlando massacre. New York’s Pride week… → Read More
Town of Hempstead pardons 20-pound ‘Larry the Lobster’
ISLAND PARK, N.Y. — A 130-year-old lobster was given a pardon Wednesday and has returned to the ocean. “Larry the Lobster” was held in captivity in a tank for 30 years at Peter’s … → Read More
Bronx teen fatally stabbed days before high school graduation
MOUNT HOPE, The Bronx — An aspiring Mount Hope teenager who was just days from graduating high school and wanted to be an attorney was stabbed to death over $2. “I’m broke my son is go… → Read More
Futuristic cricket farm in Brooklyn Navy Yard will house and feed you
BROOKLYN – Crickets for dinner? One Brooklyn group at the Navy Yard says the insect can be a life-saver during a natural disaster when no other food is around. Terreform One is creating a unique fa… → Read More
Teen cashier caught stealing money from customers’ cards at Brooklyn grocery: NYPD
FORT GREENE, Brooklyn – A Brooklyn grocery store cashier was busted on the job for skimming cash off customers’ debit cards. The suspect, a 17-year old who said she was doing it to help her m… → Read More
Protecting yourself at a nightclub in wake of Orlando shooting
MANHATTAN – NYPD is beefing up patrols outside gay themed events and nightclubs, in response to the Orlando massacre. Even though there’s no specific threat on New York, but if there is a cop… → Read More
New Yorkers mourn the death of Muhammad Ali
HARLEM, Manhattan — New Yorkers are mourning the loss of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. His fans say he was a strong person who gave so many people hope about following their dreams. The marquee out… → Read More
Teen brothers form community paper covering Bed-Stuy with a positive spin
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn – Two brothers are creating some news, publishing a newspaper while they’re still in high school. The Fields brothers – 17-year-old Rusty and 14-year-old Ri… → Read More
NYPD and FDNY brawl during charity football game in Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn — Members of the NYPD and FDNY found themselves in a brawl during a charity football game in Coney Island Sunday. The men squared off during a fundraising event held at MCU P… → Read More
City approves rate hike for horse carriage drivers
CENTRAL PARK — New York City horse carriage drivers are getting a raise. Mayor Bill de Blasio says he still wants these horses banned, but there aren’t enough council votes to make that happe… → Read More
NYPD officer reassigned after video shows him pointing gun, assaulting bystander
HARLEM, Manhattan — An NYPD officer has been reassigned after he was caught on camera pulling out his pistol on innocent bystanders and then allegedly attacking the man who recorded it all. Residen… → Read More
Family, fans hold vigil for rapper Chinx one year after murder
QUEENS — A vigil was held on Tuesday night for rapper Chinx, a rising hip hop star who was gunned down a year ago. Lionel Pickens Jr., better known as rapper Chinx, was shot on May 17. The rapper&#… → Read More
Chelsea tenants offered gym memberships in lieu of no hot water in apartment
CHELSEA, Manhattan — Tenants of a Chelsea apartment are steaming mad that they haven’t had hot water for five weeks. Sunday was the first full day the apartments along W. 19th Street in had … → Read More
Bronx residents allege landlord won’t help them despite collapsed ceiling, black mold
HIGHBRIDGE, The Bronx — Residents in a Bronx apartment building say it’s like living in a house of horror. The apartment, located at 1055 University Ave., in the Highbridge section of the Bro… → Read More
Families march across Brooklyn Bridge to rally against gun violence
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Celebrities joined hundreds of parents and families march across the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall and rally to stop gun violence Saturday. “They stole my big brother, my role… → Read More
Woman fights off attempted rapist in Williamsburg: police
WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn — Surveillance video caught an attempted rape suspect Tuesday morning of the alleged attack in Williamsburg, police said. An attempted rape suspect in Williamsburg caught on … → Read More