Explore More ALBANY — State lawmakers are close to granting a grieving mother a big wish by passing “Sammy’s Law” to allow New York City to lower speed limits to 20 miles per hour before adjourning for the year on June 8.
The legislation is named after Sammy Cohen Eckstein, a 12-year-old boy fatally struck by a car in Prospect Park in October 2013 — a tragedy that inspired his mom, Amy Cohen, to become a street safety activist. Read More...
Super Bowl baby! Erica Mena, 31, and Safaree Samuels, 38, welcomed a baby girl into the world on Sunday night, February 2, the rapper announced in a post on Instagram Monday. “These pass 24 hrs have been an adventure to say the least!!” Safaree wrote alongside a closeup photo of his brunette daughter holding onto his finger. “I’m a part of the #girldad club now 🙏🏾. Perfection is here ❤️,” he wrote in reference to the now viral “girl dad” trend that started after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, who was a father to four girls. Read More...
An active shooter at TF Green Airport in Rhode Island, USA has prompted the airport to be placed under lockdown while emergency services are responding to a “potential security threat.”
The airport confirmed its current lockdown status as law enforcement addresses the potential security threat.
A witness, who was at the airport during the incident, reported on Twitter that the airport had been shut down due to an active shooter, with SWAT, state police, and fire department presence. Read More...