New York City – Virgin Islands Free Press

NYC’s West Indian parade celebrates Caribbean culture with music, merriment and mayoral candidates

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade, one of the world’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture, kicked off Monday with vibrant costumes, colorful flags and…

John McCarthy September 2, 2025

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Sixth death confirmed in NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak

NEW YORK — A sixth person has died from the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City, according to city health officials. The latest death came as there have been…

John McCarthy August 22, 2025

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Hudson River helicopter crash victims are identified as tech boss, his wife and three children

NEW YORK (DM) — The family of five, including three children, killed on a tour helicopter that crashed into New York City's Hudson River have been identified. Agustín Escobar, his wife…

John McCarthy April 11, 2025

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Sicko accused of sexually abusing corpse on NYC subway

NEW YORK (NYP) — Police are searching for a sicko accused of sexually abusing a man’s corpse on a Manhattan subway, according to police. Carlos Garcia, 51, is sought by…

John McCarthy April 10, 2025

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery and wire fraud in scheme spanning nearly 10 years

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams received more than $100,000 worth of free plane tickets and luxury hotel stays from wealthy Turkish nationals and at least one government official…

John McCarthy September 26, 2024