Kayla Thompson
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Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.
Brooklyn man’s retrial for murder dismissed after he spent 11 years in prison
A Brooklyn man who served 11 years in jail for a murder he did not commit received an…
December 19, 2025
Hegseth announces effort to ‘eliminate’ Islamic State fighters in Syria after deaths of Americans
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, BEN FINLEY and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has…
December 19, 2025
Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. battles through off night against Heat
Michael Porter Jr. scored above his season average in the Nets’ 106-95 loss to the Miami Heat on…
December 19, 2025
Mom of missing Brooklyn autistic boy still won’t talk, gets agitated in court
The Brooklyn woman who has continued to deny she is the mother of a missing 11-year-old autistic boy…
December 19, 2025
Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won’t seek reelection to House – New York Daily News
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday that she is suspending her campaign…
December 19, 2025
Long Island cops foil $8,500 bail scam of 80-year-old grandma
Christmas came early for an 80-year-old North Dakota grandmother, thanks to the Long Island authorities who foiled an…
December 19, 2025
Mets’ Steve Cohen takes to social media to clarify payroll
The Mets are set to remain one of baseball’s biggest spenders, according to owner Steve Cohen. The hedge…
December 19, 2025
Mamdani names two deputy mayors, including new ‘economic justice’ role
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tapped two veterans of housing and labor policy to key deputy roles in his incoming…
December 19, 2025
Decomposing remains found stuffed in garbage bag near Queens highway ID’d as Christina Purdie, 27
A decomposing body found stuffed in a garbage bag and dumped on the side of a Queens highway…
December 19, 2025
Bowen Yang ends historic ‘Saturday Night Live’ run this weekend
Bowen Yang is leaving “Saturday Night Live” during the upcoming Christmas break, months after the mass cast exodus…
December 19, 2025