All eyes are on Hurricane Helene as the storm is strengthening on its way to Florida — now projected to become a Category 4 storm. And we have a preview of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” ahead of his visit to the White House. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.…

Federal agents searched the homes of New York City’s newly appointed interim police commissioner, Thomas Donlon, on Friday, Sept. 20. The search came just over a week into his tenure as interim commissioner of the nation’s largest police force. The search is reportedly linked to classified documents Donlon may have retained from his time at…

The New York Police Department (NYPD) released body-worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting at a subway station on Sunday, Sept. 15. Four people were injured including two bystanders, an officer and the suspect. Police said it started when Derrell Mickles, who had a knife, jumped a turnstile to avoid paying the subway fare. In…

Tension is growing over a recent shooting involving the New York City Police Department and a man who officers say didn’t pay to ride the subway. Four people were shot on Sunday, Sept. 15, including the suspect, two bystanders and an NYPD officer.  At least 18 protesters were arrested at Sutter Avenue L train station…

New details have emerged about a misuse of funds within New York City’s public school system. A recently released investigative report reveals six school employees took their own children on trips to Disney World, instead of using the funds on homeless students. The report said funds intended to provide educational trips for students living in…

Two retired New York City Fire Department chiefs are facing serious charges after being arrested on Monday, Sept. 16, as part of a yearlong corruption investigation. The two allegedly accepted $190,000 in bribes in exchange for expediting inspections. According to the indictment unsealed on Monday, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino repeatedly abused their positions as…

Another key member of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has resigned following federal raids. Adams announced on Saturday, Sept. 14, his chief legal adviser Lisa Zornberg was stepping down.  According to digital news outlet, “The City”, Zornberg met with another key mayoral aid, Tim Pearson, at least four times to discuss “asylum seeker…

New York City has a new interim police commissioner. Mayor Eric Adams took the immediate action following the resignation of Edward Caban, naming Thomas Donlon the new interim police commissioner. The shake-up in the department comes just days after federal agents seized the cellphones of several high-ranking officials in the Adams administration, including Donlon’s. In…

NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is facing mounting pressure to resign after the FBI raided his home on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and seized his cellphone. The federal investigation into the NYPD has expanded beyond individual misconduct. Law enforcement sources said the investigation centers on allegations of sweeping corruption and influence peddling at the highest levels of…

New York City is offering $4,000 grants to migrant families residing in city shelters in an effort to move them into permanent housing. The city is struggling with space as 65,000 migrants are currently in shelters. In the past two years, the city has spent more than $5 billion on migrant care costs and spends…