New York Lt. Gov. Benjamin resigns following arrest in bribery scheme So the Lt governor job in NY is a tough one to hold. Last year Andrew Cuomo resigned from that position after being accused of sexual misconduct and well now the man who replaced, Brian Benjamin,  just resigned as well, after being indicted on […]

 …The Buzz: The Pied piper and Grammy-winning entertainer R Kelly has spent the last two years in federal facilities in Illinois and New York awaiting trial since his arrest in July 2019.  Well opening arguments started today in New York and the trial is expected to last between six and eight weeks.  Assistant U.S. Attorney […]

In some sad news…Prince Markie Dee of the Fat Boys passed away yesterday at the age of 52 in Miami a day before his 53rd birthday, no cause has been confirmed. Born on February 19th 1968, Mark Prince Markie Dee Morales member of the hip hop group the Disco 3 which later became the world […]

Gentrification has been a real thing in Brooklyn for some time now. So much so that the King of New York’s former residence probably can’t be afforded by most of his hardcore fans. Page Six is reporting that Notorious B.I.G.’s old apartment is now available for rent. The thing is you will have to fork over […]

It could be tough when trying to figure out what to gift the matriarch of your family, cause they usually have it all. When it comes to finding the perfect gift for his 93-year-old grandmother Hattie White, Jay-Z found that gift in the form a monument that will stand the test of time. Hov, Beyoncé, […]

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U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly of the Eastern District of New York temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s travel ban on Saturday.

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A Brooklyn Assemblywoman was arrested this weekend after her 12-year-old son told authorities she hit him with a broomstick.

If you're still bummed you missed Made in America this year, Beyonce and Jay Z are making up for it this October.

According to a 2015 report on hate crimes in New York, conducted by the Division of Criminal Justice Services, more than half—51.4 percent—of all incidents involved an anti-religious bias, with 287 incidents reported. In the crimes against persons category, Muslims came in second, making up 6.2 percent with 16 incidents reported.

A wheelchair bound middle school student delivers an inspirational speech at graduation. The 14-year-old girl who was paralyzed by a gang member's stray bullet said, "I won today."