Eight Charged in $7 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme
Eight people were charged in Manhattan for a $7 million SNAP fraud that affected thousands of beneficiaries.
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8 storiesnewest firstlatest October 30, 2026
Five Men Charged After Manhattan Manhole Jewelry Search
Five men entered two Manhattan manholes in a jewelry search, were found soaked and smelling of sewage, and were charged with trespassing, part of ongoing Manhattan prosecutions of illegal underground access.
Manhattan Borough President Opposes 4‑Story LED Billboard at Herald Square
The Manhattan borough president and community board are asking the city to deny a special permit for a developer’s four‑story LED billboard at Herald Square, citing potential harm to nearby residential apartments.
Six Democrats Face Placeholder Opponents for Manhattan Supreme Court Seats
Six Democrats are running for Manhattan Supreme Court seats in November 2026, with five non‑campaigning placeholder candidates also on the ballot.
Manhattan Parking Meter QR Scams Lead to Identity Theft Charge
Prosecutors charged a 39‑year‑old man with identity theft after fake QR stickers on Manhattan parking meters sent drivers to a fraudulent payment site, prompting warnings about counterfeit QR codes.
Manhattan Declares Dolly Parton Appreciation Day, Launches Literacy Program
Manhattan proclaimed September 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Appreciation Day and launched a literacy program to honor her legacy and promote reading.
Manhattan Park Death Officially Declared Homicide
Police have ruled the death of a woman found on a Highbridge Park trail a homicide, following an investigation that identified a puncture wound as the cause. The case remains under active investigation.
Manhattan Declares September 25 Dolly Parton Appreciation Day
Manhattan has declared September 25, 2026 as Dolly Parton Appreciation Day, linking the honor to her hit “9 to 5” and recent efforts like the Dolly Parton Street sign in the Fulton Street subway station.
