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Jan. 12, 2016 crime round-up

Really bad first date 1. One man’s plans for his first encounter with a friend he had met online went terribly wrong when he went to see her in person – and was attacked and … more

By Anthony Capote | 1/11/17

January 5, 2017 weekly crime round-up

Sneaker salesman robbed 1. A 19-year-old man who was meeting with an acquaintance to sell him two pairs of sneakers instead got the sneakers stolen by that acquaintance, police … more

By Anthony Capote | 1/4/17

December 22, 2016 weekly crime round-up

Carjacker throws out passenger to steal car 1. A couple’s car was stolen, while one of them was still in it, according to police. They said a 27-year-old man left his … more

By Anthony Capote | 12/21/16 | 1 comment

December 15, 2016 crime round-up

Woman robbed in Van Cortlandt Village 1. Three unknown men robbed a 43-year-old woman in front of 3971 Gouverneur Ave., while she was walking home at about 8 p.m. on Dec. 7. Police said … more

By Anthony Capote | 12/15/16

Readers react to towing article and editorial

The Press has received many responses to the Dec. 8 article and editorial about towing. more

12/14/16 | 3 comments

December 8, 2016 crime round-up

Masked assailants rob jogger 1. Four men wearing ski masks have attacked and robbed a 15-year-old jogger in Vinmont Veterans Park, according to police. Police said the victim was … more

By Anthony Capote | 12/8/16

November 17, 2016 crime round-up

Shooting victim reluctant to talk 1. Police say a man was shot four times in the face and torso by an unknown assailant, but wasn’t too keen on talking about it. It happened on … more

By Anthony Capote | 11/17/16 | 2 comments

November 10, 2016 crime round-up

Shots fired on Webb Ave 1. According to a report from the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information, an unknown person shot a firearm a 2 p.m. on Sunday. It happened in front of … more

By Anthony Capote | 11/10/16

Park Reservoir's building at 3915 Orloff Ave.

Co-op conflicts

The Press takes an in-depth look at conflicts, conspiracies and allegations of corruption at housing co-ops - including the oldest housing co-op in the city, the Amalgamated, and the first … more

10/27/16

The landlord who owns 99 Marble Hill Avenue, above, is number 29 on Public Advocate Letitia James’ worst landlord list. The building is listed as having 627 violations.

Living in NYC's 'Worst Landlords'' buildings

Rats, crumbling tile, broken door locks, clogged sinks and bathtubs, living room ceilings with holes that leak water. These are some of the problems that tenants face in the buildings owned by the … more

10/27/16

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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