The horrific stabbing attack of Salman Rushdie last week brought back memories of a dark time in the history of this newspaper. We wish a speedy recovery to the famed novelist and human rights activist who was left on a ventilator after escaping injury for decades following the publishing of “The Satanic Verses,” a fictional account based on the life of Muslim prophet Muhammad. more

The literary world and government officials are in shock following the stabbing attack on renowned author Salman Rushdie on Friday morning outside Buffalo, New York, which has left him recovering in a Pennsylvania hospital. more

A Kingsbridge Heights man has been indicted for stabbing his estranged wife to death at her apartment on Grand Concourse back in June. more

Jonathan Mejia, who was arrested on May 3 in New Jersey for murdering his uncle, has finally been extradited to New York and formally charged by the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. more

Police said a man was shot in front of 2703 Webb Ave. on Saturday at 1:20 a.m. The victim, a 22-year-old male, said he was leaning on a car when a black man opened fire. The victim said the shooter, … more

Two men beat and robbed a 54-year-old man at Reservoir and Sedgwick avenues on July 24 at 12:54 a.m., according to authorities. The victim was getting out of his vehicle when two males … more