The Many Dangers of 86th Street
For years, citizens have complained about the traffic on 86th Street. Both motorists and pedestrians have noted that the corridor is very dangerous and has led to multiple high speed pedestrian crashes. In 2010, for example, there were at least 23 accidents where pedestrians were struck by vehicles in the area, and one of those […]
Read MoreDisgraced Gynecologist Sentenced to 20 Years
Robert Hadden, a former gynecologist with Columbia University, was convicted in federal court in January of 2023 of molesting hundreds of patients throughout his career. According to court records, numerous women stepped forward to provide enough evidence to eradicate any doubt that he committed the crimes he was accused of. Throughout the case, Hadden did […]
Read MoreCommission Moves to Close Rikers Island Jail
Rikers Island jail is extremely controversial and not simply because it houses inmates. According to recent reports, at least nine incarcerated inmates have passed away this year behind bars. Over half of the currently incarcerated population also reports having a mental illness. Even worse, the average wait time in Rikers Island Jail for a trial […]
Read MoreInvestment Banker Guilty of Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
Online digital currency is a totally novel thing, so it makes sense that rules and regulations have taken some time to catch up with the technological advancements in recent years. One area of interest for police has been cryptocurrency fraud, the act of using fraudulent and worthless digital crypto coins and tokens to trick people […]
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