Gunfire at a large, outdoor event in Brooklyn killed one man and injured at least 11 others late Saturday night, police said. Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted early Sunday morning that the shooting in the east Brooklyn neighborhood of Brownsville "shattered a peaceful neighborhood event." A New York City police spokesman said around 3:30 a.m. Sunday that 12 people had been shot, including a 38-year-old man who was dead on arrival at a local hospital. Police said the man was shot once in the head. The spokesman did not know the man's identity and did not provide updates about the conditions of the others. No arrests have been made, and police did not offer any details about possible suspects. At least six people had been transported to local hospitals by just after midnight, with some in serious condition, a New York City fire department spokesman said earlier. He described the scene at the time as "fluid." De Blasio's tweet didn't include details about the community event, but a notice on … [Read more...] about 1 killed, 11 injured in New York City shooting
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Uber launches helicopter service in New York City
Uber has announced plans to offer helicopter services in New York City.The Uber Elevate team is currently developing shared air transportation between suburbs and cities, and ultimately within cities. Uber said it is working with its Elevate Network partners to launch fleets of small, electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Melbourne.The goal is to begin demonstrator flights next year, with commercial operations commencing in 2023. However, according to CNN, the air service has already been launched between John F Kennedy Airport and Midtown, with the price of the eight minute helicopter ride setting passengers back approximately $200 per single trip.It is also reported that the service, beginning July 9, will only be available to customers who have achieved platinum and diamond status within Uber's rewards program.A 2016 Uber Elevate report showed that in 2015, the average San Francisco resident spent 230 hours commuting between their work and … [Read more...] about Uber launches helicopter service in New York City
Trump buildings could be forced to go green under sweeping New York City climate bill
President Trump's hometown could make his famous real estate properties go green. A new bill approved by the New York City Council last week will make thousands of large buildings in the city — including those bearing the president's name — comply with strict environmental regulations. "President Trump might scrutinize or even outright deny the existence of climate change, but New York City is committed to fighting its drastic effects, which pose a serious threat to our future," Council Member Costa Constantinides, a Queens Democrat who led the effort, told CBS News."Reports show Trump Tower and other properties are among the dirtiest emitters in the Big Apple. These are the bad actors we need to hold accountable, because their emissions make everyone's air dirtier, fuel more violent weather and put the future of New York City in jeopardy."The council on Thursday passed the Climate Mobilization Act, a package of environmental bills that has been called the city's … [Read more...] about Trump buildings could be forced to go green under sweeping New York City climate bill
New York City declares public health emergency over measles outbreak
New York — New York City declared a public health emergency Tuesday over a measles outbreak and ordered mandatory vaccinations in one neighborhood for people who may have been exposed to the virus. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the unusual order amid what he said was a measles "crisis" in Brooklyn's Williamsburg section, where more than 250 people, mostly members of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish religious community, have gotten measles since September.The order, which applies to anyone who lives, works or goes to school in four ZIP codes in the neighborhood, comes just as federal health officials announced measles cases have spiked once more nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 465 measles cases have been reported so far this year, up from 387 the week before. The New York City declaration requires all unvaccinated people who may have been exposed to the virus to get the vaccine, including children over 6 months old. People who ignore the order … [Read more...] about New York City declares public health emergency over measles outbreak
New York City orders mandatory measles vaccines amid outbreak
New York City has declared a public health emergency over a measles outbreak and ordered mandatory vaccinations for some people who may have been exposed to the virus. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the order Tuesday. It covers people who live in four ZIP codes in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, where more than 250 people have gotten measles since September. The declaration requires all unvaccinated people in those areas who may have been exposed to the virus to get the vaccine, including children over 6 months old. People who resist could be fined $1,000. The outbreak has been centered in Williamsburg's large community of Orthodox Jews. Earlier this week, the city ordered religious schools and day care programs serving that community to exclude unvaccinated students or risk being closed down. … [Read more...] about New York City orders mandatory measles vaccines amid outbreak