First Responders Fatally Drop Car On Motorcycling Student During Rescue[UPDATE BELOW] The FDNY accidentally dropped a car on a City College student it was trying to save earlier today, according to the NY Post. Karam Rampersaud, a 21-year-old student at City College, was on his way to class at about 8:45 a.m. this morning, when a Ford Taurus... continue reading on Gothamist
NYPD Can't Stop This Stop And Frisk Racial Profiling Lawsuit(Via Triborough's Flickr) Despite attempts to have it thrown out, the Center for Constitutional Rights' lawsuit accusing the NYPD of "stop and frisk" racial profiling will proceed. Yesterday Judge Shira A. Scheindlin ruled that there was enough evidence, stating, "This case presents an issue of great public concern... the... continue reading on Gothamist
Drug Lord Pleads Guilty, Faces 23 Years In PrisonChristopher Coke, a drug kingpin who appreciates coke and weed as well as a nice wig, has pleaded guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy. The deal means Coke could spend up to 23 years in prison. In court yesterday, Coke admitted that he distributed over three tons of pot... continue reading on Gothamist
Driver Behind Deadly Staten Island Crash Blames Faulty Brakes(Via Tex Texin's Flickr) More details have emerged about the gruesome crash on Staten Island that left one dead and several brutally injured. Brian Pittsley, the 25-year-old driver of the SUV that sped through a stop sign, causing the tragedy, claims that it was his car's fault. Joseph Licitra,... continue reading on Gothamist
Oscar De La Hoya Finally Admits To Dressing In Drag, Settles LawsuitPart of a vintage NY Post cover If the fishnet fits, you must admit. Turns out those sexy pictures of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya wearing sassy lingerie were real after all. The Golden Boy finally admitted as much in an interview with Aqui y Ahora (Here and... continue reading on Gothamist
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