(Photos)The Faces Of Poverty In The Bronx’s Hunts Point

A Wall Street worker left his great paying job to roam the streets of New York with a camera in his hand snapping pics of life in the big city.  Which other city can offer that much diversity? He worked and lived the life everyone wants, Wall Street worker , wealthy, and living luxurious. Yet, he stumbled into the Bronx and saw a life the complete opposite of what he knew and chose to photograph it over a comfortable place in the financial district.  Known as New York’s “Red Light District”, Hunts Point, was flooded with prostitutes, homeless people, and people fighting their addictions or fighting to get their fix.  Hit the jump for pics that he captured. Steph B


(Video) Alicia Keys Performs On The Late Show With David Letterman

The beautiful Alicia Keys does late night promote her latest album Girl On Fire with a visit to the Late Show with David Letterman. Watch her performance and her sit down interview with Letterman after the jump! Biz Baby


Serial Killer Admits To His Crimes Years Later!

The serial killer, Rodney Alcala, finally admitted his crimes that occurred more than 30 years ago in New York!  He pled guilty to raping a flight attendant in 1971 and murdering a Hollywood club heiress in 1977. Although the only reason he pled guilty was so he can fight capital punishment in California that he had received  a couple years ago for the murders of other women.  He wanted to stay in a NY prison and get unlimited use of material that would help him fight his death sentence. Steph B


Life Expectancy Rises For New Yorkers!!

Good news to all New Yorkers, the life expectancy has risen! Click below for all the details!! Melissa


Energy Drinks To Be Banned For Teens In Long Island?

Authorities in Long Island are considering a ban on energy drinks in Long Island because of the deaths that have been caused by the drinks over the years. Although energy brand’s spokespersons have said that the drinks are safe , people in Long Island are still concerned. These drinks do not alter any one ‘s mind state, so do you think it should be banned to people under the age of 19? I’m sure their sleepless neighbor NYC would have something to say about this. Steph B


Wait, What?! NYPD Officer Made $647,733 This Year Without Lifting A Finger!??!

Okay, this guy made bank!! A NYPD employee made close to $648,000 dollars this year without even putting his badge on. It turns out, 62-year-old Robert Donofrio had been fired by NYPD for a bunch of little infractions, after losing his job, Donofrio sued to get his job back considering the infractions were so ridiculous. Not only did Donofrio get his job back, but he got triple of what his commission would normally be! Insane!! Hit the jump to see what his infractions were, and all the other details of the story. Melissa Nash


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