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Jason Taylor resists arrest in Central Park’s Harlem Meer after an alleged petit larceny at a Lenox Avenue dry cleaner.

Jason Taylor resists arrest in Central Park’s Harlem Meer after an alleged petit larceny at a Lenox Avenue dry cleaner. ( Photo: NY_Scoop on X. )

A 23-year-old West Village man faces one count of petit larceny and two charges of assaulting a police officer after being apprehended by police in Central Park.

Man Faces Charges after Harlem Meer Standoff with NYPD

10 Jun 2026 | 07:17

A 23-year-old suspect who took a dip in Central Park’s Harlem Meer while unsuccessfully trying to evade arrest now has the more serious charge of assaulting an officer added to his original alleged misdemeanor.

Jason Taylor, who resides in the West Village, had allegedly taken a Lenox Avenue dry cleaner’s...

Fans climb aboard a stationary FDNY truck, celebrating the big win.

Fans climb aboard a stationary FDNY truck, celebrating the big win. ( Photo: Will Thalhimer)

Celebration & Chaos in Streets After Knicks Game 4 Comeback

11 Jun 2026 | 04:17

Basketball fans poured into the streets in the late hours of Wednesday June 10th after the Knicks rallied...

The head from a statue of St. Anthony of Padua was found on steps outside St. John the Baptist R.C. Church in Chelsea. A vandal, captured on surveillance video, struck around 4 a.m. on June 9.

The head from a statue of St. Anthony of Padua was found on steps outside St. John the Baptist R.C. Church in Chelsea. A vandal, captured on surveillance video, struck around 4 a.m. on June 9. ( Photo: Marie Pohl)

Vandal Beheads Statue of St. Anthony outside Historic Chelsea Church

10 Jun 2026 | 06:21

A statue of Saint Anthony of Padua was toppled in an outdoor area at the church of St. John the Baptist...

City Abruptly Cancels Knicks Game 4 Garden Watch Party

City Abruptly Cancels Knicks Game 4 Garden Watch Party

11 Jun 2026 | 08:29

This watch party was over before it started. On Wednesday afternoon June 10, at around 4:30 p.m., an...

The New York City Commission on Human Rights’ graphic for their new “<u><a rel=nofollow href=https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/media/nycvisitors.page>Visitors’ Rights in NYC</a></u>” resource hub, which they encourage viewers to share and spread online.

The New York City Commission on Human Rights’ graphic for their new “ Visitors’ Rights in NYC” resource hub, which they encourage viewers to share and spread online. ( New York City Commission on Human Rights)

NYC Commission on Human Rights Launches Resource Hub for Tourists

10 Jun 2026 | 05:02

The city wants our out-of-town visitors flocking to events like the Semiquincentennial anniversary of...

(L to R) Ronav Shah, Maile Meyoung Thung, Ivy Ponda and Mihir Kumar hold the National Economics Challenge trophy after winning the David Ricardo Division in Atlanta.

(L to R) Ronav Shah, Maile Meyoung Thung, Ivy Ponda and Mihir Kumar hold the National Economics Challenge trophy after winning the David Ricardo Division in Atlanta. ( Photo: Council for Economic Education.)

20 Seconds to Glory: Hunter College H.S. Freshmen Win Nat. Economics Title

09 Jun 2026 | 05:38

”For Marty, a cup of coffee and a piece of cake is the perfect snack. If the owner gave Marty a free...

65 volunteers gathered at Hudson River Park for a day of volunteer gardening, sponsored by Citi Bank. (Credit: Hudson River Park)

65 volunteers gathered at Hudson River Park for a day of volunteer gardening, sponsored by Citi Bank. (Credit: Hudson River Park)

Citi Bank Hosts ‘Green Day’ in Hudson River Park for Volunteers

09 Jun 2026 | 12:24

Banking giant Citi hosted their annual ‘Citi Family Day’ at the Hudson River Park (HRPK), collaborating...

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