A 17-year-old girl feared for her unborn baby's life after she was shot with a 50,000 volt stun gun outside her Bronx apartment last Friday night.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
NYC Poised To Reform Law That Allows NYPD To Padlock Homes & Businesses On Flimsy Grounds
Marking the first reforms to Nuisance Abatement practice since the 1970s.
Jeff Klein Calls Criticism Of New Breakaway Democrats 'Racist' & 'Obnoxious'
Fighting between members of Albany's two Democratic conferences intensified as the leader of the IDC called its critics racist.
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Man Refilling MetroCard Attacked At Flushing Subway Station
This started with a disagreement about the victim getting back on line to refill his MetroCard.
Charcuterie Masters Offering Meats Galore Next Weekend In Queens
Charcuterie makers around the country (and Canada) will assemble their finest sausages, salamis, bacons, lardos, prosciutto, and pates for the event.
Work At Gothamist! We're Looking For A Junior Sales Account Executive
Gothamist is hiring a new junior sales executive at our NYC office.
Rumor Does Have It: Rumor The German Shepherd Wins Best In Show At Westminster Dog Show
She came out of retirement to win big!
Late Night Comedians Feast On Flynn: 'It's Funny Because It's Treason'
"[Flynn] resigned last night, not because of a scandal, he just wanted to spend more time with his Russian contacts."
Mr. Coffee Is Back And Better Than Ever With This Programmable Coffee Maker
Brew up a cup worthy of the 21st century. [sponsor]
1 Dead, 2 Sickened By Rare Rat-Carried Disease In The Bronx
All three cases were found on one block in the Bronx.
George Saunders Discusses 'Lincoln In The Bardo' And Trump In The White House
I'm becoming more of a fan of elitism with each passing day. Elitism meaning, which dentist do you want: the actual dentist or the guy who once walked past a dental school?
Cuomo Makes Sure NYC's Plastic Bag Fee Sleeps With The Fishes
Cuomo's primary stated objection to the bill was that it directed the five cent fee to merchants, an arrangement Cuomo said would yield an "unjustifiable and unnecessary" profit for private enterprise.
Times Square 'Mickey Mouse' Allegedly Scammed Tourist With Credit Card Reader Con
Crooks are so high tech now.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Extra, Extra: Kellyanne Conway Has No Idea Who's Been Sending Love To White Supremacists Via Her Twitter Account
Because Kellyanne is vexed, check out today's end-of-day links: models who deal drugs, Finnish words, George Saunders wants to break your heart, The Boss on proposals, Trump handshake photoshops, 'Fleabag' profile, and cats cuddling.
Adorable Li'l Lincolns Occupy The Oculus & Recite Gettysburg Address
The Twenty-two 'Tiny Lincolns' recited the Gettysburg Address and told passerbys about life as Honest Abe.
Nom Wah Comes To Nitehawk For One-Night-Only Film Feast Event
Including dim sum dishes inspired by John Carpenter's 1986 cult classic Big Trouble In Little China.
35 Mental Health Professionals Warn Of Trump's 'Grave Emotional Instability'
"We believe that the grave emotional instability indicated by Mr. Trump's speech and actions makes him incapable of serving safely as president."
Man Sues NYPD Over Cop With 'Fetish' For Cavity Searches
"I think one can infer that this officer has an unusual predilection for rectal searches," the man's lawyer said.
Stanley Bard, 'Guiding Spirit' Of The Hotel Chelsea, Is Dead At 82
Stanley Bard, the man who made the iconic Hotel Chelsea what it was, has died at 82.
DEP Employee Stole Five Tons Of Metal From City
The employee agreed to resign and pay thousands in restitution for the theft.
Video: How To Score A Seat On The Subway
This video takes you through a series of tips and techniques for sitting down on the subway.