An off-duty cop was stabbed in the chest yesterday at a popular Williambsurg diner, Kellogs, late yesterday. Luis DeJesus, was arrested and charged with
assault on an officer, after a group of men who where with him, argued with the group that accompanied the police officer. Heated words were exchanged, resulting in DeJesus allegedly stabbing the unnamed officer in the chest. He is expected to survive.
An unidentified man who was believed to have been hit and killed by a train, was dead before the accident, stated police. Officials also said that the man had been dead for a while, his name was not released.
Police shot and killed a 62-year-old Bronx man who was wielding an ax Saturday. Anatoly Dimitriev was the third man to die during a confrontation with city police in the past three weeks.
NYPD have busted one of the biggest and well organized Purple Haze drug rings in NYC. The potent Marijuana, allegedly sells for $560 an ounce, an estimate thats inflated by the NYPD. Our sources claim the price to be $100 less than reported.
An auto mechanic, who had 2 hit and run accidents in one day, including one that killed a 12 year old Queens boy, has turned himself in.
12.18.2006
ReachNYC's Top 5 Traveling Tunes:
1) Nas - Hip-Hop Is Dead
2) Matt King - East River Blues
3) Styles P Ft Talib Kweli - Testify
4) T.I. Ft Young Dro, Young Jeezy, Big Kuntry, & B.G. - Top Back Remix
5) Pretty Ricky - On The Hotline
The Knicks vs Denver game erupted into a brawl with 1:15 left in the game, on Saturday. Leading by 19 points, with their starting line-up still on the floor, Denver Nuggets began showing off by repeatedly trying to dunk.
Rookie Mardy Collins took exception to this and distastefuly fouled Denver's J.R. Smith. After that a mini-riot ensued with Nate Robinson (he's only 5' 9") displayig a heart of a lion in the land of the giants. The NBA's leading scorer, Carmelo Anthony, sucker punched Collins, prompting Jarred Jefferies to chase Anthony around the court. While violence shouldn't be condoned, events like this not only wake up the sleeping beast in teams like the Knicks, it helps them take pride in their team. I guarantee you that every player will wear their heart on their sleeves every time they step foot on that court.
Video of brawl:
The little Giants talked a good one but left Sundays game against the Philadelphia Eagles with their heads down. Giants lose, 36-22, but still have a chance at the Playoffs.
Chad Pennington completed a season-high 339-yards, en route to a 26-13 win over the Vikings, greatly improving the Jets Playoff chances.
The Rangers were left with question mark faces after losing to the Devils, 6-1.
An estimated 40,000 people participated in the Al Sharpton-led protest down Fifth Ave. on Saturday, December, 16th, to protest the fatal shooting of Sean Bell, by Police.
Bell's fiance, Nicoule Paultre-Bell and Trent Benefield, who was also shot and injured in the incident and is currently in a wheelchair, were joined by a swarm of people who gathered at 59th and Fifth Ave., at around noon. Minutes later they began counting to 50, which equals the number of bullets fired by police in the controversial shooting. After the countdown, the sea of people flowed south on Fifth Ave., towards 34th street. It felt as if there were as many shoppers as protestors, making it a serious situation for the more than 1,000 cops stationed en route.
People stopped everything they were doing and focused on the large crowd, even showing signs of support. Besides pushing and shoving, the march went without confrontation. I think Al Sharpton couldn't have delivered a stronger message if he'd Fed-Exed it to us. Other media outlets are calling Al Sharpton an "opportunist", but I don't see anyone else publicly speaking out and voicing the publics real opinion...besides us of course.
"Unless Santa Claus got some justice, we don't need Santa Claus."- Al Sharpton
12.12.2006
Police are asking for your help in finding Melinda Dash, a 15-year old student, reported missing on December 8th. Melinda was last seen traveling to Canarsie High School from Bergen Street in Brooklyn.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
Cindy Sheehan, mother of an US Soldier killed in Iraq, and one of the biggest opponents of the war In Iraq since then, was convicted of trespassing in NYC today, for leading a protest across the street from the United Nations. A judge sentenced them to conditional discharge and ordered her to pay $95 in court surcharges.
"Twenty-five soldiers were killed last week while we were in court wasting our time."
The bodies of Wayne and Dianne Guay, who had been missing while traveling to NYC from South Carolina for the holidays, were found yesterday.The car had crashed off I-95 in North Carolina and was found in a swampy creek off the highway.
"We actually got more assistance from the NYPD than from the [South Carolina] Horry County Police Department."
NYC to close 5 failing schools by 2010
Mayor Bloomberg mayor of 2006, is worried for residents of 2030? Bloomberg stated that our population will rise by almost 1 million by 2030, and this is something that we should look into now. Traffic delays, over population, budgeting problems, all problems that could spiral out of control in the future. Bloomberg is saying all the right things, hopefully future mayors can carry the torch.
ReachNYC's Top 5 Traveling Tunes:
1) Tyrese Ft. Lil Jon - Turn Ya Out
2) Papoose - Alphabetical Slaughter
3) Rich Boy - Throw Some D's
4) Young Jeezy - I Luv It
5) LLoyd Ft Lil Wayne - You
12.11.2006
The NY Yankee's have reached an agreement with Andy Pettite worth $16 million, to have the lefty pitcher in pinstripes for 1 year. The deal brings back old memories of championships and champagne...hopefully history repeats itself.
With the help of Center, Eddy Curry, NY Knicks flew passed the Bucks, 115-107.
Chad Pennington and the Jets were crushed by th Bills 31-13.
The New Jersey Nets, who started their game against the Celtics with a 20-0 run, couldn't hang on as they lost to Boston, 92-90.
Martin Straka scored both goals in the Rangers 2-1 in over the Florida Panthers.
12.04.2006
The Big Lebowski, 1998's cult-classic comedy film, starring Jeff Bridges, has inspired an online-church, a speaking tour, and even a drinking game, but New York is about to elevate him to iconic status. On December 15th, and 16th, Lebowski Fest will pay homage to the Dude.
The two-day event will take place at NorthSix in Brooklyn and Cozy Bowl in Queens. For info on Lebowski Fest, call (502) 583-9290 or go to LebowskiFest.com.
NY Police shooting spurs rapper's response.
We found out that Tracy Morgan was dis-invited to the lighting ceremony at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, after Bloomberg was scheduled to take the stage with the comedian. Morgan was recently arrested and charged with DUI, his second in 11 months...obviously the mayor knows who he keeps company.
Senator Chuck Schumer is sending out a public warning, advising people who use no-swipe credit cards, to be wary of high-tech thieves who purchase radio frequency readers that can literally swipe your credit card information right from under your nose. No-swipe credit cards use radio frequency ID technology that allows users to pay for products by simply swiping their credit cards. While major credit card companies offer the latest technology in fraud prevention, Schumer is calling for more awareness.
A top NY Hospital has took a step forward in helping obese teenagers, by being one of the first in the nation to open a center specifically to perform drastic "belly band" surgery on overweight kids. The Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian will have performed 10 operation by years end, with more than 40 scheduled by spring.
The New York Cares organization is kicking off its 18th annual coat drive. It will be distributing coats to more than 50 residents of the Bowery Mission homeless shelter, early today. The coat drive helps keeps many homeless people with warm layers of clothing, during the harsh winter season. Their goal is to collect 70,000 coats by New Years Day. Collection sites include police precincts and Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal, Pennsylvania Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal.
20 Cool things to do in NY this Christmas....from a Scotsman.
Food Safety Inspectors have been running into some pretty exotic meats while inspecting stores in NYC. Everything from Armadillos to smoked rodents have been cited by health officials as illicit foods being sold throughout the city. New York is such an ethnically diverse city, prompting the surge in supply and demand in foreign foods.
12.01.2006
Today, Friday December 1st, is World Aids Day. This day is celebrated as an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Corporations worldwide have adopted (RED) in order to show support. Ipods, Converse, American Express and even The Gap are offering red products, which are being sold to raise money for Aids awareness.
There are many ways to participate in World Aids Day. You can educate friends and family on the importance of safe sex habits, and going to a doctor regularly, and have them pass it forward. You can also donate directly to the National Aids Trust.
Even though the weather's pretty warm, it's starting to feel like Christmas already. Thousands of spectators lined up at Rockefeller Center to see the lighting of the Christmas Tree, this passed Tuesday.
The 88-foot Norway spruce from western Connecticut, decorated with more than 30,000 lights, lit up at 8:58pm, as the crowd gazed in amazement. The sight was truly amazing, and something everyone should witness. The tree will remain on display through January 8th.
Of course, for those of you who missed the event, there's footage so you can relive the moment...
