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Rapper Tekashi Six Nine, aka Daniel Hernandez, sentenced to 3 months in prison for violating supervised release terms. This is his second prison stint in a year due to similar infractions, including unauthorized travel and drug test failures. His repeated violations have drawn attention and led to stricter penalties.

Frank Gehry, the renowned architect behind iconic structures like the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, has passed away at the age of ninety-six. Known for his unique, modern pop art-inspired designs, Gehrys work earned him numerous accolades, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize. His buildings, such as the DZ Bank Building and Facebooks Northern California headquarters, have reshaped skylines worldwide. Despite criticism, Gehry remained unbothered, even finding humor in the demolition of a pedestrian mall project he once designed. He continued to work and teach until his eighties, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural world.

New York State maintains its stance on newborn hepatitis B vaccinations, despite a federal advisory committees recent vote to make the birth dose optional. The state continues to recommend the vaccine for all newborns within 24 hours of delivery, emphasizing its safety, effectiveness, and importance in preventive care.

Councilwoman Inna Vernikov faces potential censure from the City Councils Ethics Committee for openly carrying a gun at a pro-Palestinian protest last year. Despite being offered a chance to avoid censure with a public apology, she refused, leading to the committees decision to vote on the matter. The full Council will vote on the censure measure at their final meeting of the year, December eighteenth.

Governor Hochul spares New Yorkers from congestion tolls this Good Friday, while Luigi Mangiones hearing is delayed due to illness. A taxi narrowly avoids disaster in Times Square, and the Pierogi Boys bring innovative Polish cuisine to Ridgewood. Jeremy O. Harris faces drug charges in Japan, and Alec Baldwin praises Paul Dano. Enjoy your fireplace this holiday weekend.

Our Time, a new nonprofit supporting Mayor Zohran Mamdanis agenda, aims to advance universal childcare and affordability. Despite potential pitfalls from past nonprofits, Our Time plans to conduct transparent fundraising and engage in grassroots lobbying.

Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, convicted on bribery and extortion charges, is barred from holding or seeking public office in the state. His wife also received a prison sentence. The ruling aims to restore public trust in government by deterring corruption.

Shocking Long Island Murders: Son Charged with Killing Parents in Deli A 30-year-old man, Vito Dambrosio, has been accused of a brutal double murder at his familys Italian deli and pizza shop in Bethpage, Long Island. Dambrosio allegedly stabbed his parents, Angela Pulisciano and Antonio Dambrosio, during an altercation at the business. The incident follows a previous altercation where Dambrosio slapped a female clerk at a local coffee shop. Dambrosio had a prior order of protection against him by a sibling and was wearing an ankle monitor at the time of his arrest. He was charged with first-degree murder and is currently hospitalized with injuries.