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On the day she attacked a 14-year-old Black teen, Miya Ponsetto reportedly used a fire extinguisher to bash her way into her Airbnb after she locked herself out.

"We are not interested in what she has to say, in her feigning remorse, and we certainly will not provide her a public platform and audience to do as much," a joint statement from the parents of Keyon Harrold Jr. reads.

The white woman captured attacking Keyon Harrold and his son could soon be charged with assault, grand larceny or attempted robbery stemming from the December 26 incident.

Students are riled up, saying their school doesn't provide a safe environment.

The NYPD cop who shot and killed Ramarley Graham in 2012 will not face a grand jury regarding the case according to a statement from the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office. The Graham family was hopeful that prosecutors would convene a jury as part of a potential federal civil rights prosecution of Officer Richard Haste, the New York Daily News reports.

he NYPD is continuing its efforts to reduce crime by no longer making arrests in Manhattan for low-level offenses such as public consumption of alcohol or public urination.

Harlem politician Charlie Rangel is the third-longest currently serving member of the House of Representatives. He’s held the same position since 1971. Many wonder when he’ll bow out and hang up his suit, but apparently that won’t be happening any time soon. According to the Daily News, Rep. Rangel is going to run for his […]

NEW YORK CITY — At a Community Board meeting last week in East Harlem, police told residents 10 out of 13 public housing developments are being used as hangouts for local gang members. ALSO READ: 25 Reasons We Love Boyz N Da Hood The news comes after a recent tip from a resident that led […]