A 20-year-old student from the Bronx was killed late Monday night while defending his little brother from a pack of teens trying to bully him for 50 cents. Willmer Hernandez was shot three times in the abdomen after he stepped in to help his 16-year-old brother Stephen with the thugs. And now, a 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with the murder. more ›

Yesterday a 50-cent surcharge was tacked on to taxi fares as part of the state's MTA bailout, starting a cab ride with a $3 base fee... and no one is happy about it. more ›