Illegal subdivisions, undocumented immigration and resistance to Census workers are possible reasons for the apparent undercount in New York. Another, according to one councilwoman, is hipsters, who might have thought the Census uncool.
By David GreeneDetectives are busy trying to identify a killer who shot his victim multiple times in Tremont last night.According to authorities, police were called at 6:49 p.m., on Monday, May 9, to a building at 446 E. 176th St., and discovered the victim in the stairway between the third and fourth floors.A police source said the male victim was shot four times-twice in the back, once in the head and once in the shoulder. He was
In March, Picture The Homeless members Arvernetta Henry (far right) and Jeremy Saunders (second from right) were among protesters at a rally at the Albany Capitol Building. (Photo by Sam J. Miller)
Weather: Another clear and sunny day, with temperatures hovering around the mid-60s. Enjoy.Story of the Day: 46 Arrested in Tour Bus CrackdownYesterday, 46 people were arrested on felony charges after two months of investigation into the state’s tour bus industry, following a March 12 bus crash in the Bronx that killed 15 passengers. Those arrested are drivers of tour buses, MTA city buses and taxis busted for holding commercial licenses while they had other suspended driving licenses under different names, found by running their photos with facial recognition technology.Quick Hits:The growing count of bodies found along a stretch of beaches on the south shore of Long Island may be the work of multiple killers, authorities said yesterday. Among the identified remains was Bronx resident Melissa Barthelmy, 24.Relive your childhood by taking this tree-climbing class at the Botanical Garden. I totally want to sign up for this; video below.A Bronx man pleaded guilty yesterday of pimping out underage girls who were staying at a homeless shelter.
In a time of growing concern over government ethics, the Conflict of Interest Board wants more investigative authority—but not more publicity. Much of its work is confidential.
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